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Alexander Michael Yurkiv, born on April 18, 2004, in Johnson City, NY was sent to his eternal home on April 10, 2024, in Sunshine Coast, Australia, due to a motorcycle accident. He was the beloved son of Andrew and Katerina Yurkiv.


Alex, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.


Alex is survived by his loving parents, Andrew and Katerina, his brother Bogdan, sister Evelyn, brother Daniel, and sister-in-law Anastasiia. Alex was the cherished grandson of Olga and Yaroslav (Slavik) Yurkiv, and Tamara and Stephan Kadylak. He also leaves behind aunts and uncles who adored him dearly. Among them are Ruslan and Jesse Kadylak, Viktor and Katya Kadylak, Nadya and Sergiy Petchenyi, Julia Kadylak, Steven Kadylak, Igor Kadylak, Lilya Yurkiv, and a host of cousins who shared in his joyful spirit. He was predeceased by his uncle, Robert Privitera.


After his graduation from Vestal High School, Alex embarked on a mission to spread the message of love and hope. For nearly two years, with the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) organization, he served as a missionary in various parts of the world, including Australia, Morocco, Poland, Ukraine, and Fiji. His dedication to his faith and his desire to bring light to those in need epitomized his joyful and generous nature.