Frederick Maxim Stoyka

Fred is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Emily; children, Sharon, Colleen, Myrna (Irving), Mitch (Marlene), Kevin (Holdie) and Shelly (Kevin); 28 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Christine (Lorne), Linda (Dave); sister-in-law, Marge Anderson; aunts, Adele Garson and Bernice Mackowetsky; his adopted brother, Najib (Liala) Krameddine; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.  

Fred was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Nellie; sister, Helen Stoyka (at birth); step-father, Mike Skaskiw; grandchildren, Amber Buffalo, Shane Yellowbird, Raven Buffalo and Katherine Buffalo as well as numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts and uncles. 

Honorary Families: 
Buffalo, Mackowetsky, Krushelniski, Garson, Balaberda, Karapita, Stanko, Stoyka (Ukraine), the Basilian Fathers and Sisters of St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Grocery People, Loblaws, and the families from the Big M and Lucky Dollar Foods, Samson Cree Nation, as well as all of the members of the community of Maskwacis.  We apologize if anyone was missed, it was not our intention. 

Prayers: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Chapel in Wetaskiwin with a Visitation to follow until 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Catholic Parish (7007 - 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta). 

Watch Fred's service through the livestream link below.

A private interment will take place with family only following the service.  

Donations in Fred’s memory are gratefully accepted to 
St. Basil the Great Ukrainian Catholic Parish 
7007 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 3B9
or to the 
Mazakowski Heart Institute 
11220 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0M9.

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