In loving memory of Bradley William Pihulak, age 35 years, who passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday February 23rd at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Brad is survived by his daughters Dylilah and Darci Pihulak, parents Donna and Larry Pihulak, brother Jeff and wife Shauntelle and their children James Pihulak-Seeley of Winnipeg, Riley and Carter Pihulak of Dryden, grandma Lil Pihulak of Fort Frances, as well as numerous other relatives.
Brad was born October 8, 1978 in Fort Frances. Brad grew up in Dryden attending St. Joseph’s School and Dryden High School. After high school Brad enrolled in a carpentry apprenticeship working for various contractors in the area. He then went on to work at Home Hardware Building Centre, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. Brad then found his calling as a diamond driller with Boart Longyear in the Red Lake mine.
Brad enjoyed spending time with his numerous friends and family and most of all taking care of his two girls. His hobbies included golfing, cruising in his car, listening and composing music and playing guitar. If there was a sing-a-long and a campfire going on Brad was normally at the centre with his guitar. From oldies to oddities he kept everyone entertained. Git-r-done was not only a phrase Brad used, it was how he tackled life.
A Memorial Funeral Service to celebrate Brad’s life will be held Friday February 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the Dryden Agricultural Centre with Pastor James Wood officiating. Interment of ashes will take place in the Dryden Cemetery at a later date.
If friends desire in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jeff Pihulak (in trust for Dylilah and Darci Pihulak) through the Stevens Funeral Homes P.O. Box 412, Dryden ON P8N 2Z1. Condolences may be posted at www.stevensfuneralhomes.ca
