FR. MICHAEL KARL KORYLUK

Condolences & Memories (26 entries)

• Father Mike you were a very good friend to us and Grant Park Coffee buddy. My (late husband Karl) and I loved your laughter and friendship. It's hard to believe that it is 4 years ago today that I never heard that boisterous laugh again. I miss you both... your favourite Lutheran..Janice - Posted by: Janice Latschislaw (friend ) on: Aug 08, 2024

• Thinking of you a lot these days. Merry Christmas - I'm sure this one is extra special. You meant so much to me and my family. Thank you for baptizing many of us. I remember when you came to our house when I was young and were the only other person who liked lemon meringue pie, when you called signing a form McDonald's advocacy when I was a young man, and when I would run into you at Grant Park all the time at the right time these past summers. It's a highlight that my last memory of you is putting your hand on my shoulder last Christmas Eve at SJB somehow, and no words were exchanged, just a glance. You influenced me immensely and are missed even greater than that. Until we meet again. - Posted by: Michael Silicz (Friend) on: Dec 22, 2020

• I first met Father Mike when he would walk by my kiosk at Grant Park with his buddies Karl and Dennis. The 3 of them would stop and say hi and chit chat, it was always a happy mood with Father Mike. I had gotten to know him and the coffee group for the past 4 years. I will miss having him around the mall and just hearing the hello's from the coffee group at Grant Park. Rest in Peace - Posted by: James K. (Grant Park Mall Friend) on: Sep 27, 2020

• Mr. Koryluk was my French teacher way back around 1967 when I was in elementary school. He would bring in French pasteries as rewards for our "French abilities". Needless to say he was my favourite teacher! It was nice to read that he continued to make differences in peoples lives. Thanks Mr.Koryluk. May Heaven accept another Angel. RIP Trevor Porritt Student Dieppe School - Posted by: Trevor Porritt (Student) on: Sep 10, 2020

• Saddened to hear today Aug. 21,2020 thru a parishioner that Father Michael Koryluck had passed away. Sincere sympathy to his family. He will missed. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Linda Tseng (Parishioner Christ the King Chapel St Paul College University of Manitoba) on: Aug 21, 2020

• Bob & I knew Fr. Michael long before he became Fr. Michael. I knew him from choir at Holy Rosary. He played at our wedding. He was a wonderful priest and even better man. He served his God with love . May you rest in peace dear friend and servant of God. Bob & Pam De Luca - Posted by: Pam & Bob De Luca (Fellow parisheners in 1970s- 1980s) on: Aug 16, 2020

• It was a privilege to have been able to serve at mass with you presiding. Your homilies were always funny but touching. Your humble demeanor was so inspiring. I learned a lot in your lessons on homiletics during my formation days. May God be glorified for your love and service! - Posted by: Deacon Michael Cordova (Parish of St. Mary's Cathedral) on: Aug 15, 2020

• My husband and I and our three sons were very fortunate to have had Father Koryluk as parish priest when we attended St. Peter's Church. We too remember him coming down the aisle on Christmas Eve, dressed as Santa, holding a gift for the baby Jesus, not a sound from the many children attending the mass. They were enthralled, as we were. We were so sorry to hear he had passed away. He touched the lives of many. May he rest in peace, now in the presence of his beloved mother. - Posted by: Sharon McGavock (Former parishioner of St. Peter's Church) on: Aug 15, 2020

• May you rest in peace, good and faithful servant, sincerely Jane Vandal - Posted by: Jane Vandal (Coffee group @ Grant Park) on: Aug 14, 2020

• May you rest in peace good and faithful servant sincerely Jane Vandal - Posted by: Jane Vandal (Coffee group @ Grant Park) on: Aug 14, 2020

• “ Mom! Fr. Mike passed away “was the text I received at 1030 Saturday from my 30 Year old son, one of our 5 children who had wonderful Fr. Mike as our parish priest and school priest at St. John Brebeuf church. The news then travelled to all our kids who all, were shocked and sad together through the family chat. The memories flooded our family texts- One wonderful one was the beautiful Way Fr. Mike walked down the aisle of One Christmas concert dressed as Santa, one could hear a pin drop because like every catholic school Christmas concerts were about the birth of baby Jesus. But the intertwining of both that year was magical and Fr. Mike was beautiful in that role. He loved the school. He loved the school staff. He loved the parish staff. He loved and appreciated the music ministry. I was Singing in one of the groups at the time ( and still am) and we would revel in his beautiful Voice, his wink from the alter and his ability to Guide us every week with his homily words. He was a wonderful man and personally our family loved him as our priest and our friend. Rest In Peace Fr. Mike - Kathy And Craig Downs and kids- Sarah, Mike, Ben, Ame, Scott - Posted by: Kathy Downs (Parishioner-St. john Brenduf) on: Aug 14, 2020

• Loris and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Fr Michael. We remember him fondly. Especially at Holy Rosary where he talked to Donna about music and how he played the organ at one time. Loris served at mass with Father Michael. - Posted by: Donna Vendramelli (Friend) on: Aug 13, 2020

• Rest in peace Fr. Michael. He married my parents and 25 years later married my husband and I. He was there for my first communion as a child, confirmation, the baptism of one of my six children, and the blessing of our home. In 2010, he presided at my father's funeral. He will be remembered alongside some of the most important events in our family's life. He helped restore my faith when I was lost. He was definitely a gift from God to us and to countless others. - Posted by: Gail Bacosa-Puhawan (Parishoner) on: Aug 13, 2020

• I remember Fr. Mike fondly from Holy Rosary. He was a funny, warm, caring man and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Rachel (former parishioner) on: Aug 13, 2020

• Father Koryluk was a wonderful priest and when I was able to attend, always enjoyed his Noon hour Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, he brought peace to my sometime hectic day. I'll miss bumping into him at Grant Park, God Bless Father Michael. p.s. love the cigarette story. - Posted by: Darlene Hoffman (acquaintance) on: Aug 13, 2020

• Father Koryluk Presided over the noon hour Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral and provided for a lovely break from the work day. - Posted by: Darlene Hoffman (acquaintance) on: Aug 13, 2020

• Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his and all souls Rest in Peace. Father Mike was an inspiration to me as an adult when I first attended St. Mary's on a regular basis around 2005. The music was always great and his homilies very inspirational. He also gave me a strong recommendation to teach in the Archdiocesan Schools, which was very helpful. Well done, good and faithful servant. - Posted by: DAVID IMRIE (Parishioner, St. Mary's Cathedral) on: Aug 13, 2020

• Father Mike was my family's priest at St. Mary's Cathedral as well as my son's priest when he was at St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba. We all have fond memories of him and will miss him dearly. He truly was a good man with a kind heart. We will miss his boisterous laugh and big bear hugs. He deeply cared about his parishioners and played a big part in their lives. We sincerely hope he has found peace and is with his parents now. - Posted by: G. Irene Marie (Parishioner) on: Aug 13, 2020

• With sincere sympathy to Mike's friends and family on the news of his recent passing. Mike and I attended the seminary in Massachusetts 1975-79. He was well-liked by all for his kindness, musical talent, deep faith--and dry sense of humor. I also recall his devotion to his mother, a lovely lady to meet: she came to visit the seminary while he was enrolled. Although we were not in contact later, I'll always remember Mike warmly. I know he was much-valued by those who knew him, and who will miss him now. God bless. - Posted by: Joe OHare (Classmate) on: Aug 13, 2020

• I’m so glad I met you and am grateful for all the good times and laughter that we shared. Most memorable is the time we were sharing a cigarette and nearly burned down the rectory. But above all, I treasured your friendship. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Donna Alexander (Friend and co-worker (St. Jean Brebeuf)) on: Aug 13, 2020

• I remember Father Michael when we were education students together at the U of M in 1967. He was a jolly soul then with the voice of an angel, I recall during "voice" classes where we all were graded - nobody got more than a "C+". Michael got "C++" We couldn't believe that score. Father MIchael was a rare kind of human being - somebody beyond special and I am sure that all those who crossed passed with him were truly impressed and blessed. A new member of the choir of angels Bless you, Father Michael. - Posted by: jim farmer (student a faculty of Education the same year) on: Aug 12, 2020

• Simply a tremendous priest and human being that my brother, Richard, got to know as the years went by. I am sure he is resting in peace. - Posted by: George S. Osicki (friend) on: Aug 12, 2020

• Father (Mr.) Koryluk was my Grade 7 Language Arts teacher at Dieppe School. He was passionate, engaged, and always ready with a laugh or a teasing comment, something that endeared him to his adolescent students. His love for literature came through in our study of Jean Val Jean, a book that fueled my already voracious reading habit and inspired me to one day become an English teacher. I met him at an event in the early 80's, only to discover he had become a priest. I can only imagine what a gift Father Koryluk must have been to the young people in the Winnipeg parishes he served. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Tannis (Baxter) Niziol (former student) on: Aug 12, 2020

• Mr. Korykluk was my french teacher at Dieppe School. I will always remember him as fair, kind and he had an intimidating voice...he was awesome. I remember my elementary school days fondly...and thanks to Mr. Koryluk for being a big part of that. - Posted by: Chris Marsh (Ex-Student) on: Aug 12, 2020

• I will always remember Father Micheal fondly. He holds a very dear place in my heart. The many years at St.Peter's Catholic Church will stay with me forever. As a Lector and Choir member, a member of the Youth Group, and my marriage, I enjoyed my years of faith under his guidance. But none more so, than the illness and subsequent death of my Mother. He was there continuously whenever she needed him, during the year before her passing, and gave her Absolution on the morning of her death. He attended the family during that time, offered me comfort. I will always remember him with so much love and was eternally grateful for his presence and comfort at that time. He presided over the memorial of my Mother and gave a beautiful speech during the service. That was the type of man he was, full of character, love, and such devotion to his flock. If you needed him he was always available. Rest in Peace in the arms of the Lord, Father Micheal. And thank you, for being a such a wonderful Shepherd for me, I will always think of you with such love! - Posted by: Marnie Jaslowski (Parishioner) on: Aug 12, 2020

• I am absolutely gutted. Everything seems so slow and empty now with you gone. You where the most important person and most influential person I have met and will meet on my journey. I am sad that I will not ever hear your laugh or get a big hug and smile again. I am sad that you never got to meet or hold my baby girl. I’m sad for missed moments. I’m sad we never got one last drink or one last prank to pull on each other. I am happy that your final journey has brought you home to your ever so lovely mother (who I think of a lot ) and your father. I’m happy that we got 25+ years together. I’m happy that my son understands who you where and what you meant to me and my family. I am happy that I had you as role model and father, when my biological dad couldn’t. I thank you for giving me the tools to be the parent to my kids that you where to me. You were caring, and tough on me when you needed to be. You pulled every emotion out of me when you knew I needed it. You where my guiding light in life and that light just got a bit darker. I love you and miss you. Too many you where Fr. Mike, but to me you where always and will always be my Father, Mike. Safe journeys and give your mom a hug. - Posted by: Chad (Family.) on: Aug 12, 2020