Adolph Edward Melnyk

Adolph Edward Melnyk of Arden, MB passed away on August 3rd, 2023 at Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, at the age of 80 years.

Adolph was born at home in the RM of Rossburn to parents, Nicholas and Daisy Melnyk (nee Bilawka) on 17 June 1943.  He was the oldest of three children.  He attended Glen Elmo elementary, Yorkton Academy and Rossburn Collegiate.

In 1961, Adolph met Elizabeth (Liz), the love of his life, while attending Rossburn Collegiate.  They were engaged in 1964 and were married on November 6th, 1965.  After their marriage, they lived at the teacherage at Lima School, where Liz was teaching, while Adolph farmed and worked at the Esterhazy potash mine.  In 1968, they moved to the farm to work alongside Adolph’s brother, Matt.

In 1970, they welcomed their first of three boys, Rob.  Ron was born in 1972 and Calvin completed the family in 1975.

In 1980, Adolph started his backhoe and gravel business, as well as driving the school bus.  In 1997, after selling the farm, Adolph and Liz moved closer to Rossburn where he continued his business until deciding to retire in 2012. 

In 2013, they moved to an acreage in Eden and most recently, moved to a smaller acreage and larger garden in Arden in 2022.

Adolph had many hobbies and passions.  He obtained his pilot’s  license in 1975 and shortly afterwards, purchased his first of three airplanes.  Adolph was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, camping and had a passion for cutting limitless amounts of firewood.  He enjoyed spending time with family, especially time spent with his seven grandchildren.  Adolph had many pets along the way, his favorite being a golden Labrador, called Tober.   After retirement, Adolph enjoyed gardening alongside Liz, picking saskatoons or mushrooms and also playing cards around the kitchen table. 

Adolph was predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Daisy, In-laws, Matt and Nettie and his two brothers, Matt and Zenith (Paul). 

Adolph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth, his three sons Rob (Cecile); Ronald (Tammy) and Calvin (Clare) and seven grandchildren, Christopher, Amy, Zachary, Owen, Neil, Rheanna, and Jill.