MARVIN MYDONICK Marvin Mydonick of Kamloops, B.C. and formerly of Canora, SK passed away peacefully at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C. on June 13th, 2007 at the age of 60 years. Marvin was born in Canora, SK on May 6th, 1947 to Walter and Mary (nee Mackisey) Mydonick. As a young man, Marvin attended school in Mohyla and then at the Canora Composite High School. Following his schooling, Marvin then moved to Winnipeg, MB were he worked in a Foundry for several years. Marvin relocated to Campbell River, B.C. where he worked as a Tree Faller. Marvin always wanted to enter the hotel business and made a move to Vancouver, B.C. in 1976 where he purchased his first hotel, The Marble Arch. It was there that he met Gail Clarkson who became the love of his life and they have been together ever since. The continued to run the Marble Arch until 1981 when Marvin was involved in a motor vehicle accident that forced him to retire from the business. But in 1991, Marvin and Gail moved to Surrey, B.C. and purchased the Flamingo Hotel & Bar which they ran until they sold and relocated to Kamloops, B.C. in 2003. They once again purchased a hotel and bar, The Rayleigh Pub, Restaurant and Liquor Store where they worked until his passing. Marvin had quite the sense of humour, always the jokester, but his magnetic personality would have many people always enjoying his company. He was a big man with a big heart, always lending a helping hand whenever he could. Marvin truly loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, quading, snowmobiling and many other outdoor activities. He also took pride in his ability to cook in which he was exceptionally good at. He loved making sausage and would always taste others so he could perfect his own. Marvin's zest for life was truly inspirational and he will always be remembered for that. He will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved him. Marvin is lovingly remembered by his spouse of 35 years, Gail Clarkson of Kamloops, B.C.; his sons: Darin and Shane Mydonick of Kamloops, B.C.; his daughter Shannen Mydonick of Chilliwack, B.C.; and his step-daughter Tracey Clarkson (Kent Fletcher) of Coquitlam, B.C.; his grandchildren: Justin Fletcher, Brandon Mydonick, Megan Mydonick and Brooke Fletcher; his brothers: Jerry (Sylvia) Mydonick of Canora, SK, Eugene (Donna) Mydonick of Surrey, B.C.; James (Stacey) Mydonick of Mission, B.C.; and Fred (Anna) Mydonick of Canora, SK; his sisters: Elaine Brozny of 100 Mile House, B.C., Shirley Percy of Vancouver, B.C. and Frances Howell of Vancouver, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents: Walter in 1980 and Mary in 2002; and by his brother Lawrence in October of 2006. The Prayer Service was held on Monday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. both from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment will follow in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (306)563-5671