Michael Elias Eurchuk

Throughout his life, Mike was heavily involved in sports. Initially he competed in and coached swimming. He also pursued the activities of basketball and water polo.

Later he turned his attention to amateur wrestling. He began officiating in 1966 Alberta and travelled the world officiating at various championships, including the Olympics. In 1983, FILA (the world body of amateur wrestling) awarded Mike the Exceptionelle Official in Perpetuity. He was the Chairman and key organizer of the 1982 World Wrestling Championships in Edmonton. In 1984, he was inducted to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame as a Wrestling Builder.

After retiring from wrestling, Mike renewed his association with Huskies Junior Football Team. Eventually he held the positions of General Manager, Treasurer, President and Director. His diligence and organizational skills helped the Huskies cope with Covid. The Canadian Junior Football League honoured him with Executive of the Year (2013) and Meritorious Service Award (2021).

Professionally, in the late 1970s, Mike left his Vice-Principalship in Avalon Junior High, to join Spencer Real Estate. Through his 50-years in Sales and Management, he earned the CCIM designation, sat as the President of Edmonton's Real Estate Board and taught commercial real estate at the University of Alberta.

In 1997, Mike and Shirley acquired a mint (later named The Great Canadian Mint). Running the mint and related promotional items business, allowed Mike to work with his wife, and further his passion for commemorative pins, coins and tokens.

Mike is survived by his wife, Shirley Eurchuk; his children, Jodi Campbell, Jordan Eurchuk and Rhoneil Eurchuk; his grandchildren Destanie, Paige, Evie and Brody; and his great-grandchild Melina.

Mike is predeceased by his parents, John and Ann Eurchuk, and his brothers, Walter and Gene Eurchuk.

"He is the hole in my heart. His loss is my scar. But let me tell something, his memory drives me forward every single day of my life." - Michelle Obama