DAVID: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) Dmytryshyn of St. Albert, Alberta. Dave passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with amyloidosis of the heart. Dave was born on August 6, 1949, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, to Nick and Eva Dmytryshyn, the oldest of four children. Growing up in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, his passion for sports and recreation blossomed. An apt hockey player, he played for many teams in the area. A highlight of his hockey career was participating in a training camp for the Estevan Bruins, a junior league affiliate of the Boston Bruins. For Grade 12, Dave attended St. Thomas College, a Catholic institution located in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. After graduating from high school, Dave enrolled in the Recreation Technology program at the Kelsey Institute (now Saskatchewan Polytechnic), graduating in 1972. From there, he embarked on a career of more than 45 years in municipal government. For the first half of his career, he served as the Parks and Recreation Director in Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan, where he successfully led the development of several iconic recreational facilities, including Bud Miller All Seasons Park, the Bioclean Aquatic Centre, and the Lloydminster Communiplex. In 1995, Dave pivoted his career and took on the role of Town Manager for the town of Ponoka, Alberta. After several years in Ponoka, he joined Sturgeon County in 1998 as the Director of Public Services. In this role, he guided the planning of industrial and residential developments in the county, bringing competing interests together in a collaborative manner. In the latter portion of his career, Dave provided mentorship and guidance in the areas of planning and governance for several communities in the Edmonton region, including Lamont County, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, and, lastly, the Town of Beaumont. After retiring in 2017, Dave continued to consult on a part-time basis with various communities across Alberta. Dave was passionate about sports. He was a lifelong fan and shareholder of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, as well as a longtime fan of the Edmonton Oilers. Some of his greatest memories were attending games with members of his family. In addition to hockey and football, Dave was an avid runner and cyclist. Dave is survived by his wife of 51 years, Leslie; his son Dan Dmytryshyn and daughter-in-law Jackie Behles of Houston, Texas; his brother Jerry (Myrna) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; his sisters Darlene Danilyw (Bohdan) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Chris Kamins (Fred) of St. Albert, Alberta; and his cherished feline companion, Bailey Marie. Dave was preceded in death by his father Nick, mother Eva, mother-in-law Helen Alexiuk, and father-in-law Ray Alexiuk. Prayers will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Anthony, located at 6103–172 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., also at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Anthony. Interment will take place at the City of St. Albert Municipal Cemetery, located at 25116 Poundmaker Road, St. Albert, Alberta. Dave’s family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ranjbar and the nursing staff of Units 29 and 15 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital for their compassion and care, and to Dr. Hanninen at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute through the University Hospital Foundation.
