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Hundreds turn out to pay respects for Stettler homicide victim

Come and go reception held for James (Jim) Hulkovich
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James (Jim) Allen Hulkovich

James (Jim) Allen Hulkovich has ‘gone fishing.’

Hundreds turned out to say their final goodbye to Jim, whose life was tragically taken April 6.

“Don’t worry or feel sad for me, I’m fishin’ with the Master of the sea,” read the funeral handout for Jim. The program displayed Jim’s photo on the front and simply said, “Gone Fishing.”

Jim, the victim of a homicide, was found deceased in his Stettler home. A celebration of his life was held April 19. The family held a private service but invited the public to join them afterwards for a come and go reception at the Stettler Funeral Home.

“I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, so put me on a boat headed out to sea.

“Please send along my fishing pole for I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole where every day is a day to fish, to fill your heart with every wish.

“To all those that think of me, be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I’m missin’ just tell ‘em I’ve gone fishin.”

Jim was born on May 20, 1947, in Nordegg, Alberta. He married the love of his life Carol Untch in 1969. He worked in the oil patch for many years. In his spare time he liked to fish, hunt, camp and garden.

Jim enjoyed socializing and always had time to chat with neighbours and friends.

He is remembered as a devoted husband who spent his days sitting with his wife Carol at Heritage House.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol, brothers Sam (Margaret) Hulkovich and Tim (Brenda) Hulkovich, sisters Anne (Harvey) Brockway, Vera (Walter) Zuiches and Shirley (Sam) Church, sisters-in-law Bernice Hulkovich and Donna Hulkovich, Carol’s family as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Memorial donations may be made to SHSF – Heritage House or a charity of your choice.