It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our uncle at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre on Friday, February 10, 2017.

Mike was born on November 27, 1930 at Poplarfield, MB. He lived and farmed at the family homestead until his retirement. Left to mourn are his numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Maria and Fred Meleshko; his sisters, Anne Fudali, Mary Kolotylo, Olga Sosnowich, Jean Pelrine, Kay Melesko, and Nancy Liebhart; and brothers, Nick, Peter and Harry Meleshko.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Harry Chuckry officiating. Internment to follow at the Hamerlik Cemetery in Hamerlik, MB. Pallbearers will be David Blackmore, Darrin Fudali, Taras Meleshko, Dennis Paulin, Phil Riley, and Greg Ewechuk.

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Mike’s many physicians, to the staff at the Arborg and District Personal Care Home and the Selkirk Mental Health Centre for the care provided.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Arborg Personal Care Home at Box 10, Arborg, MB. Mackenzie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.