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KOTYK: FRANKLIN MURRAY of Beaver Falls passed away suddenly on December 9, 2012. Frank was born in Trail on August 8, 1959 and lived in the Trail/Beaver Falls area all of his life. He worked at Teck for more than 30 years. He was very active in his church and led children’s groups and kid’s camps in Fruitvale for many years as well as providing leadership to the Beaver Falls Water Board for 10 years.

Frank was predeceased by his father, Nick Kotyk, and survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Nancy, children Danaya, Nathan and Melanie, mother Elizabeth Marbach and siblings Lorna Kotyk Petrovic, Larry (Sherry) Kotyk and Joan Kristian as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Frank’s name to Gateway Christian Life Centre, 8320 Highway 3B, Trail, V1R 4W3 (in memory of Frank Kotyk) for the annual community children’s carnival.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gateway Christian Life Centre Church in Trail with Pastor Bryan Henry, Celebrant. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

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