Bernard "Bernie" Gordon Romaniuk

On Thursday, March 5, 2026 Bernie Romaniuk of Lac La Biche, Alberta passed away at the incredible age of 99 and a half years old.

Bernie was truly one of the kindest, most generous and happiest men you could ever meet. His life was full of hard work, service and love for his family, friends and community. Over the years, he owned and managed a radio company, worked in plumbing and gas fitting, built houses, repaired TV’s and appliances; he even ran the projectors at the local theatre, Aurora!

He was the kind of man who could fix just about anything. He worked on the heating system at the Provincial Building, as a consultant, until he was 80 years old.

Bernie was also deeply involved in the community that he loved, a proud member of the Lac La Biche Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus (he was a fourth degree knight!) and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28, McGrane. He was citizen of the year for the Lac La Biche Pow Wow and a dedicated volunteer with many local and community activities.

More than anything, Bernie will be remembered for the warmth he carried for his family and friends, and the way he treated everyone that he met; he touched so many lives and was greatly loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. We are grateful for the incredible 99 and a half years he shared with this world and with our family. His life leaves us with countless cherished memories that we will carry forward always. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Funeral Service, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 10303 Churchill Drive, Lac La Biche, AB. The family invites everyone to join them for a full meal supper at the Heritage Centre, 10112 102 Avenue, Lac La Biche, AB following the service. Cremation has taken place and burial of his cremains will take place at a later date. pallbearers: grandsons, Terrence Skoreyko, Tyler Skoreyko, Travis Skoreyko, Jakob Romaniuk, Nickolas Romaniuk, and great grandsons, Trace Skoreyko, Talen Skoreyko, Tatum Skoreyko; Honorary Pallbearers: Knights of Columbus, Lac La Biche Elks, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28, McGrane.

Bernie is lovingly survived by his daughter: Sherry Skoreyko of Caslan, AB; sons: Dean Romaniuk of Lac La Biche, AB, James Romaniuk, Shiloah Romaniuk of High River, AB; grandsons: Terrence Skoreyko of Calgary, AB, Tyler Skoreyko of Caslan, AB, Travis (Kristen) Skoreyko of Caslan, AB, Jakob Romaniuk of High River, AB, Nicolas Romaniuk of High River, AB; great grandsons: Trace Skoreyko, Talen Skoreyko, Tatum Skoreyko of Caslan, AB; sisters: Violet Elliot of Edmonton, AB, Lena Cole of Milton, ON.

Bernie was predeceased by his loving wife: Mary Romaniuk (Diatel); parents: Gordon Romaniuk & Elsie Romaniuk; step mother: Pearl Romaniuk; son-in-law: Bill Skoreyko; sisters: Lillian (John) Dilney, Ann (Mark) Page, Reta Romaniuk, Jenny (Simon) Huot; brothers: Paul Romaniuk, Nick Romaniuk, Allan (Elaine) Romaniuk; brother-in-law: Earl Elliot; nieces: Katherine Bulter (Dilney), Sandra Leh (Page).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bernie may be sent to any one of the clubs or organizations that he supported. Bernie called Bingo for many clubs; the Recreation Department of the WJ Cadzow Long Term Care is in need of a Bingo machine, Bingo cards and a number board. Bernie would be very pleased to help any of the clubs that he worked for and cared about.

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