BORN

1923

DIED

2012

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Oshawa Funeral Home

847 King Street West

Oshawa, Ontario

Michael Tutkaluk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 11, 2012.

TUTKALUK, Mike
Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10th, 2012 after an extended illness in his 90th year. Devoted to and sadly missed by wife of 48 years, Lois. Survived by step-daughters Heather and Brenda. Adored by nephews and nieces; John (Janice), Bob (Rhonda), Dawn (Bob), Michael (Angela), Jan (Mitch) and Willie. Also survived by his sister Sylvia. Mike retired from Tool and Die at General Motors, spending winters in Florida which had been a lifetime dream. Mike was a long time member of the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club. His hobby was fixing and building things. A real handyman for whom family always came first. He will be dearly missed. Cremation has taken place and a family celebration of Mike's life will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234). Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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December 19, 2012

Heather Kovacevic-Shaw

Mike. You lived a good life and gave my mother a good life with lots of memories to hang on to.I always enjoyed talking to you. You made me feel welcome when ever I came to visit. You will be missed dearly.

December 17, 2012

Mary & Tom Canning

Lois: May you have happy memories of the past, strength for the present and hope for the future. Mike brought so much joy to his Florida friends with his quick wit and ever-present smile. He was such a happy soul who will be missed by many. God bless!

December 15, 2012

Brenda Reid

Mike was a big part of my life when I was growing up. He was a steady positive influence during my teen years.
Mike was a self- made man.
I admired Mike's work ethic which saw him have an incredibly successful career at General Motors. His pride in the company was evident whenever he drove his Cadillac. He showed me that hard work, dedication and passion were all important traits to have in life.
Mike was always business oriented and for years ran a successful Driving Range which provided me with my part time job and unlimited golf balls to hit. Mike helped me develop a golf swing that was the envy of many.
He knew the value of property and was an investor in both real estate and the stock market. He tried to educate me on the ways of the stock market but in the end let me follow my dream. My husband, Bill always enjoyed discussing and comparing portfolios with Mike.
Mike was a devoted husband to my mom for 48 years.
Mike was always creative and inventive and taught me that a problem is just a a situation waiting for a creative solution.
Congratulations on a long successful life Mike - Rest in Peace.

December 15, 2012

Lois, Thinking of you in Sympathy.
Gerry & Shirley Gelette

December 14, 2012

Mike was a great guy, always happy, always helpful to us when we all hung out in Florida together. He will be sadly missed by many and we are fortunate to have known him. Our thoughts are with you Lois and your family.
Love Tom and Sylvia Haar.

December 13, 2012

Paige Stewart

Uncle Mike will especially be missed this holiday season as he always brought his unique sense of humour to all our family events. We will all miss him dearly, but are happy he is at peace now. Summer on the patio won't be the same without you Mike, RIP.

Love Paige and Mark

December 13, 2012

Bob Stewart

Uncle Mike was known as " Uncle MIke " by many members of the Oshawa Golf Club. He was also known as the golfer with the sweet smooth swing - he did once own a golf driving range.
Uncle Mike was the Patriarch of the Tutkaluk clan and he and Aunt Lois had presided the past few years over a Memorial Celebration for my mom. Uncle Mike is well loved by his many nephews and nieces and their families and this party seemed to tighten the family bonds.
My dad passed in 1976 and Mike stepped in as a 'father figure' immediately - which was greatly appreciated. I would like to offer condolences from my family and myself to Aunt Lois on her loss. She was very brave and tireless during Mike's difficult last months.
My cousin John ( Hammy ) does a wonderful job each year reciting a tribute to prior golf course members who have passed at the year end " Memorial " Tournament. I'm sure that remembering Uncle Mike at next year's event will be very painful for Hammy.

December 13, 2012

Jan Fleming and Mitch Winnik

Uncle Mike had a quiet dignity about him that we admired, along with his kindness, generosity, and wisdom. Lois, we are so grateful to have reconnected with you and Uncle Mike in recent years. Please accept our heart felt condolences.

December 12, 2012

Dawn and Bob Lloyd

Uncle Mike will be missed as a loving uncle and an ideal dinner guest. He really listened and cared what others had to say. Uncle Mike could be counted on to contribute amusing anecdotes to lighten up a room.He has provided us with a bounty of happy memories.

December 12, 2012

John Hamilton

Uncle Mike, too many memories to mention but a few I would like to highlight. Picking up the balls at the driving range would normally seem tedious, but I would spend all day doing it. Golfing at Kawatha back in the '60's before the houses on the 7th hole were built. Finally the golfing moment of our careers, winning the Sargeant's Rental tournament at Oshawa. Those were the days.
John Hamilton

December 12, 2012

Janis and John Hamilton

Lois: May the memories stored in your heart, help to ease your sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Janis and John Hamiton.

December 12, 2012

Lois: May treasured memories stored in your heart, help to ease your sorrow.
Thinking of you at this difficult time. John and Janis Hamilton

December 12, 2012

john stewart

Uncle Mike was ....well....Uncle Mike! You always felt better after being with and talking to him. I will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences Lois.
Love Willie

December 12, 2012

sharla

May he rest in peace after a long and full life.

December 11, 2012

Rhonda Stewart

Uncle Mike and Aunt Lois have been a wonderful addition to our holiday family gatherings and summer barbecues. I have such great memories of our good times together. We will miss Uncle Mike very much with his quiet wisdom and terrific sense of humour. Truly a life well lived!

December 11, 2012

Robert & Joan Bowman

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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