Petras "Peter" Kastytis Skucas

With saddened hearts we share the passing of Peter Skucas, our husband and father. He left in the quiet moments on Monday evening, May 13th, 2019 at the age of 65, surrounded with love. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 years Christine, adored son Jonathan and cherished daughter-in-law Kristie. He is also survived by his loved parents Peter and Alyda Skucas, brothers Algis (Marlene), Raymond (Shelley), and sister Linda Skucas. As well he leaves behind Christine’s loving family, many nieces and nephews, extended family and many great friends.

Peter retired as an Electronics Technologist from the Canadian Coast Guard after 36 years doing a job he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a loyal, kind, compassionate man whose family and faith were of utmost importance to him. This was evident in his volunteering with teaching Sunday school, being on the board of the Seaview Seniors Society, helping lead Young Life, being involved for many years with West Coast TV Society and helping with kids’ soccer when Jon was young. Peter enjoyed playing soccer both indoor and outdoor for many years. He absolutely loved playing poker! He played his last game two days before he left… and won! He enjoyed flying remote control airplanes and drones. He spent many happy days at Tugwell Field flying them with friends. Above all else… anything he and Jon did together put the biggest smile on his face! (Especially if a big fish was involved).

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to so many who helped Peter and our family throughout this journey. Friends and family who were so loving and caring, the staff at Tofino General Hospital who provided wonderful care and to Dr. Carrie Marshall who provided us with amazing care and support.

We will gather at the Ucluelet Community Center on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 1:30 in the afternoon to celebrate Peter’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tofino General Hospital Foundation P.O. Box 190, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 or the Pacific Rim Hospice Society https://pacificrimhospice.wordpress.com/ in memory of Peter Skucas.