August 25, 1978 – March 29, 2024
With broken hearts we announce Nick’s passing in his 45th year. After a courageous, hard fought battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Nick succumbed to the disease at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre surrounded by his family.
Nick was pre-deceased by his dad March 2020, who he considered his best friend. He is survived by his son Nicholas, mom Georgialee Hnatiuk, Sister Holly Johnson (Lonnie), nephews Tyler (Alex) and Trenton, nieces Natasha and Natalia (Daron) and great niece Violet. Also Nick’s special friend Jaimie Gibson.
Nick was always known to be a hardworking, polite and respectful man. He started working when he was young, still in high school, at various jobs. He worked at Amsco Cast Products for almost 20 years.
Nick pursued and earned his Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright). He was employed at Berger up until his illness escalated. He was an avid hockey fan and loved the Oilers and Jets. We’re going to miss watching the Jets games with you Nick!
As per Nick’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a family service at a later date.
Rest in peace Nick until we meet again.
God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be,
So he closed his arms around you and whispered “Come to me.”
In tears we saw you sinking, we watched you fade away,
Our hearts were truly broken, you fought so hard to stay!
But when we saw you sleeping peacefully and free from pain,
We could not wish you back to suffer that again.
So keep your arms around him and give him special care.
Make up for all he suffered that seemed to us unfair,
So many times we needed you,
So many times we’ve cried,
If love could have saved you,
You never would have died.
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