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Nykola (Nick) Szmata
May 10, 1921 - April 16, 2016
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On Saturday April 16, 2016, Mr. Nykola (Nick) Szmata of Oliver passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 94 years.
He was predeceased by his first wife Ida; son Robert Szmata and brother Matt Szmata.
Nick will be fondly remembered by his loving wife Martha; son Jim (Jeannette) Szmata; daughters Audrey (Bob) Peace and Shelley (Mark) Zieske; grandchildren Sherri (Ken) Caumartin, Troy Szmata, Mike Szmata, Janice Szmata, Shane (Carrie) Peace, Greg (Kelly) Peace; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Pete (Doreen) Szmata, Charlie (Mary) Szmata, Steve (Darlene) Szmata, John Szmata; step-sons Robert (Carol) Goltz, Lloyd (Diane) Goltz and Kevin Goltz as well as many extended family and friends.
Nick worked thirty-four years for the School District in Oliver as the cook in the cafeteria and was well known as the “Donut King”. He also owned and operated a café, two orchards and a motel. He also dabbled in catering and operated Centennial Park.
Nick was a director with the Oliver Credit Union for thirty years. He was also very active with St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oliver. Nick got the first hole-in-one at the Cherry Grove Golf Course in Oliver and enjoyed travelling with trips to Hawaii, Arizona, a Panama Canal cruise and to Europe.
A funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Darren Siegle at 11:00 am Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oliver, BC. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception at the St. Paul Lutheran Church reception hall will follow the committal.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: blaine and joan nunweiler
Relation: uncle
Martha and family, so very sorry about Uncle Nick, so enjoyed talking to him often uptown, and his sense of humor.Condolances to rest of family.
From: Stewart Detjen
Relation: From SOSS
If You attended SOSS during the time Nick ran the cafeteria You will have the same fond memories of this good Man. Grabbing an apple or a ice cream treat for the bus ride home, Nick was there with a smile and quick word for everyone of us.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
April 22, 2016
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
St. Paul Lutheran Church
428 Skagit Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
A funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Darren Siegle at 11:00 am Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Oliver, BC. Interment and committal will follow at the Oliver Municipal Cemetery. A reception at the St. Paul Lutheran Church reception hall will follow the committal.
428 Skagit Avenue
Oliver, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
The Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or a charity of one’s choice.
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