Obituaries

Paul Galarnyk Paul Galarnyk was born on June 1, 1963, and peacefully entered the Kingdom of God on November 8, 2023. Paul was a deeply spiritual man, who shared God’s love and glory, even through his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and was loved and cherished by many.  He loved and enjoyed tending the flowers that adorned the area around his childhood home. The yard was decorated by the Ukrainian flag. A symbol, of great strength, of which he was very proud. Paul joins his father, the late Dr. Ihor A. Galarnyk, and brother-in-law, Leo Springer, in Heaven, where they are sure to be sharing their love of music. Paul was the youngest of eight children.  He is survived by his partner and love of his life, Geri Nyboe; his sons: Gus and Sam Galarnyk; Geri’s children: Evan and Ana Klumb; his mother, Genya (Lechman); siblings Roxanna Springer, Ihor (Karen), Danylo, Christopher, Timothy, John and Dorianne (Richard); 10 nieces and nephews and two great-nephews; and dear friends Todd and Linda Kluge and family. Paul’s family and friends rejoice in knowing, that because he was grounded in faith, he is at peace and is celebrating his homecoming in Heaven. For Paul’s complete obituary, please visit www.staffordfuneralhomes.com Please join family and friends in celebrating Paul’s life on Saturday, December 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Prairie Smoke Terrace at White Mound County Park.