Fred Zamrykut

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Zamrykut. Husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Fred passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with family at his side in his residence at Menno Home, in Abbotsford B.C., on January 18, 2026.

Dad was born on May 28, 1938, in the family home in Horyn, Manitoba. He was one of 12 children born to Eva (Remniak) and Hnat Zamrykut. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Anne(Warachka), and children Edward Zamrykut (Doris Neufeld), Bryon Zamrykut (Nancy Russell), Colleen Zamrykut , Karen Braniski (Jamie Braniski), grandchildren Andrea Berlando (Ryan), Eric Zamrykut (Bethany), Ryan Braniski, Anna Braniski, Allyssa Zamrykut, great granddaughter Ramona Zamrykut, brother Nick (Mary), brother Alec (Marlene), brother Tony, sister Sylvia, sister Mary (Gerald), sister Jean, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother Eva and father Hnat, brothers John Zamrykut, Hnat Zamrykut, Michael Zamrykut, sisters Olga Mushaluk, and Anne Tanchak.

Dad grew up in Horyn, Manitoba and eventually moved to Winnipeg where he met our mother, Anne. They were married for 64 years -until his passing. He enjoyed an extensive career in the construction industry, which spanned from Manitoba to the Lower Mainland in British Columbia. The family moved to Abbotsford, B.C. in 1989, and have resided there since. He continued to work until his retirement in 2010.

Dad was an active member of the Knights of Columbus since the mid-80’s and could regularly be seen flipping pancakes at the K of C pancake breakfasts, flipping burgers at events such as Agri Fair, or selling raffle tickets for their fundraisers. He was immensely proud to be a 3rd Degree Knight and enjoyed every minute that he spent with his fellow Knights.

Our family would like to thank the staff at Menno Home for the care and support they provided to our dad for the past 4 years.

Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 29th 2026 at Henderson’s Funeral Home 34537 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford BC at 11:00 am. A private interment will follow at Musselwhite Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fred’s memory to the BC Cancer Foundation or to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.