PROKOPCHUK Ivan - Passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, in his 77th year. Son of Dmytro and Paraska (Pearl) Prokopchuk, deceased. Father of Stephen Smith and Jill Smith. Survived by sisters Mary Wecherkiwsky and Anna (Anne) Kowalchuk. A long-time resident of Newmarket, Ontario, Ivan was a writer, teacher, musician and local activist. Ivan's colourful life was filled with humour, quirks, and an enormous passion for literature and music. Donations in his name can be made to the North York General Hospital. A celebration of Ivan's life will be held at the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street S., Newmarket on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. On-line condolences and tributes may be made at www.roadhouseandrose.com