PRYSTUPA - Mervin Prystupa, February 7, 1950 - December 5, 2012. Mervin Nicholas passed away at the age of 62 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Merv will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; mother, Olive Prystupa of Saskatoon; son, Barton (Donna) Prystupa of Prince Albert; daughter-in-law, Holly Prystupa of Neilburg; step-son, Chadney (Leanne) Grabowski of Battlefords District; step-daughter, Marnie Hattum of Warman; grandchildren, Shaelynn, Nicholas, Lawrence and Corbin Prystupa, Dakota and Hannah Prystupa, Bryce and Austin Grabowski, Becki, Dusty and Amy Hattum; brother, Bernie Prystupa of Saskatoon; sisters, Darlene (John) Batty of Leask, Diane (Gordon) Harris of Leask; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Merv joins in eternal life his sons, Bret and Wayne Prystupa; and father, Alfred Prystupa. Merv was a man that was well known within the health care system. He worked as a lab x-ray technician, administrator of a long term care facility, a Home Health Aide and also served on the town council for two terms. Merv enjoyed the many simple things in life. You would often see him at the local cafeteria having a coffee with the members of the community, sharing a joke and a laugh, or just lending a friendly ear. Merv thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing and he looked forward to it every year! He loved his sports! Whether it was hockey, curling, football you can be sure that Merv was watching and could recite to you the important plays, athletes, statistics and scores! He was an avid Yankees fan and his loyalty never wavered (even if they were not having the greatest season)! Family was very important to Merv, and he would go to great lengths to ensure he attended the various activities that his sons, nieces, nephews and later on his grandchildren, participated in. You could find him at sporting events, various club activities and even the odd dance recital! If it was important to any of his family members, he was there! As per his wishes, no formal funeral will be held. A celebration of Merv's life will take place at a later date. Merv will be laid to rest alongside his sons at the St. Solange Cemetery near Hafford in a private graveside service. Memorial donations in memory of Merv may be made to either the Shellbrook Hospital Palliative Care Unit or Hafford Home Care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Arrangements entrusted to Hawryluk Funeral Home. 466.4822 ____________________________________________________
