Peter Alexander

Peter passed away September 2nd, 2010 in Moose Jaw Union Hospital after a short illness.  Peter was born to Gregory and Anna (nee Holick) Switenky at Blaine Lake on November 19th, 1921.  Peter is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elsie (nee Lichter); sisters-in-law Olga Switenky, Muriel Switenky, Maggie Switenky, Jeannie Switenky and Emma Volke; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Peter was predeceased by his parents, sisters Rose Matwishyn and infant Mary, brothers Michael, Joseph, Walter, Steven, John and infant twins Anthony and Paul Switenky, nephew Earl Switenky, brother-in-law Michael Matwishyn and sisters-in-law Myra and Shirley Switenky.  Peter operated a used car sales outlet in Prince Albert.  In 1953 Peter and Elsie moved to Lethbridge, AB where he continued in automotive sales.  Later he worked at the Lethbridge Gaol until retirement.  In 2007 they moved to Moose Jaw to be nearer to family members.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moose Jaw Right to Life, Box 1863, Moose Jaw, SK. S6H 7N6 or to the Alzheimer Assoc. of Saskatchewan Inc., 301 – 2550 12th Ave., Regina, SK. S4P 3X1.  A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St, Moose Jaw, SK.  Following lunch at Church of Our Lady Hall, a Graveside Service will be held at Buffalo Gap Cemetery east of Coronach, SK.