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LUKENCHUK, Dr. Joseph Peter

April 20, 1927 — June 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Peter Lukenchuk at age 97 on June 9, 2024, in Kelowna, BC.

Left to grieve are his children Kerry (Harry) Tomyn and Maureen (John) Conlon; grandchildren Brittany and Jonathon (Asana); sister Elsie (Andre) Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He now goes to join his beloved wife, Roseland, who passed away in November 2022. Joe passed on what would have been their 73rd wedding anniversary.

Joe was born in Myrnam, Slawa District, Alberta, and was a man with a myriad of interests and passions. First and foremost was his immediate and extended family, cherishing every moment with them.

After graduating from the University of Alberta faculty of dentistry in 1952, Joe passionately practised dentistry in Alberta and British Columbia for 56 years. In the later years of his practice, he dedicated his efforts to geriatric dentistry. Joe’s professionalism, dedication, and excellence in dentistry was recognized by being given various dental profession acknowledgements, of which he was justly proud.

Joe was known for his gentle manner, kindness, patience, sociability, and humour. He read extensively and enjoyed meaningful conversations. His love for singing, poetry, and music was matched by his enthusiasm for staying fit, being active in baseball, curling, cross-country skiing, bicycle riding, and jogging. In addition, Joe had a true green thumb, finding joy in gardening and cultivating beautiful flowers.

Joe and Roseland moved from Edmonton to Kelowna in 1980, where Joe relished life in the Okanagan, but his heart remained tied to the prairies and Alberta.

Joe’s legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and passions will be forever cherished by all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will be held on THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, with Kim Bergstrom officiating. 

The family thanks the dedicated staff at Cottonwoods Care Centre, Short Stay Unit and Ethel Glen Unit, Kelowna, for their kindness and care. We also thank Dr. Larry Bobyn who attended to both Roseland and Joe and provided exceptional and caring medical care for 30 years.

Memorial donations in Joe’s honour may be made to Operation Smile Canada or a charity of your choice.

If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.

Service
Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM

Location
Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for LUKENCHUK, Dr. Joseph Peter is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC

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Condolences

  • Bev Pawliuk says:

    Words can not adequately express the sadness I feel for the passing of your beloved father, and grandfather, and almost great grandfather.
    Sending my heartfelt sincere condolences to you Kerry & Harry, and Maureen & John, Brittany, and Johnathon & Asana, and Dr. Lukenchuk’s sister, Elsie. I am so happy that she was able to visit with him a few months ago. His 97th Birthday gathering, with that outstanding, unique cake, was without a doubt very special to your dear Dad. May God Bless you all and give you strength.
    With Sympathy,
    Bev

  • Myrna (Kinnie) Swihun says:

    Bless his kind gentle soul.

  • Wendy Tingley says:

    Dr. Joe,
    I have soo many fond memories of you. You were the kindest, sweetest man . . I worked with Dr. Joe at KDC and Cottonwood.
    Another angel got his wings.
    Rest in peace Dr. Joe
    Love, Wendy Tingley

  • Mr. and Mrs. Clive Jones (Linda ,nee Zeniuk) says:

    Dear Lukenchuk Family,
    God bless Dr. Joe and his family 😇
    We are so sorry for the loss of your special father, grandparent and friend.
    Bill and Ollie and Joe and Roseland were very close friends.
    May they all be in a heavenly garden together, comparing stories of their lives 🙏🏼

    I am so sad I cannot see you in person. Time and distance take their toll.
    Love and hugs from Linda, Douglas and the Jones / Zeniuk clan in Ed AB 🙂

  • Nada Chelvam says:

    Maureen & Kerry:
    Our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your loving dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
    Nada & Brenda

  • Peter Campbell says:

    Dr. Lukenchuk was one of my dental school instructors at the U of A. A very kind, smart man who taught practicality and inspired confidence and skill! Rest in Peace .

  • Cindy Lowe says:

    Deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Joe . I so enjoyed working with him in Vegreville when he was the dental officer at health at the Vegreville Health Unit and later at his dental practice in Edmonton Ab . His gentle and kind demeanour was always admired and appreciated by myself and my husband Derrien .

  • Anne Read says:

    Dear Maureen & Pat, Kerry & Harry, Brittany, Jonathon & Asana,
    Heartfelt condolences to you all. Remember and cherish the beautiful memories you have of Joe, a wonderful father and grand father.
    With love, Anne and Tony,
    Matthew, Linda, and their family.
    Elizabeth, Matthew and their family.

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