Stefan Peter “Steve” Plytka of Vulcan, passed away June 14, 2015 at Vulcan Community Hospital at the age of 87 years.
Steve was born in Bellevue, AB, to parents Peter and Rose Plytka. After spending his youth in the Crowsnest Pass, he later moved to the family farm in the Alston district at Vulcan, AB with his parents and brother Alex.
Steve was a member of the West Canadian Colliers Miners Band and a highlight was being able to play during the Calgary Stampede Parade. He was also a past member of the Vulcan County Band and the Royal Canadian Legion. Steve enjoyed visiting with his many friends and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, especially in B.C., camping, yard work and gardening.
Steve is survived by his remaining sibling, Mary Mazur of Crowsnest Pass, brothers-in-law Ollie Olsen, Mike Welechuk, Cliff Laforme and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Steve was predeceased by his parents, sisters Sophie Olsen, Helen Welechuk, Nancy Laforme and brothers Joe Czak and Alex Plytka.
The family will honor Steve’s request for no funeral at this time. Private family inurnment Alston Cemetery, Champion, AB at a later date.
Tributes in Steve’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, #100, 119 – 14 St. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Stevie’s passing. He was a good friend to all who knew him and a pillar of the Alston community. Stevie, as with his brother Alex, will be missed by everyone who knew them. May the family take comfort in the knowledge that they will be in the thoughts of the community during this trying time.