Michael John Litvinchuk

December 13, 1946 - July 9, 2022 (75 years old)

Elk Grove, California

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December 13, 1946 - July 9, 2022 (75 years old)

Elk Grove, California

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“Michael John Litvinchuk, First words to me were booming and in control. The respect he exhumed wa...”

July 22, 2022Matthew Keefer lit a candleRead more

“Karen, Lisa, Erik, and Katy: very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Mike with the Chabot F...”

July 22, 2022Bob Buell lit a candleRead more

“Integrity, Dedication and Passion are Capt. Litvinchuk........ then and forever.”

July 17, 2022John Walsh lit a candleRead more

“RIP Captain Litvinchuck. You made a huge impact on this world and the Fire Service. You are truly a ...”

July 16, 2022Terry & Jody Givens lit a candleRead more

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Michael John Litvinchuk Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2022-07-22T20:00:00
End: 2022-07-22T20:00:00
Location: East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary Chapel

We are sad to announce that on July 9, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Michael John Litvinchuk (Elk Grove, California), born in Duluth, Minnesota. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael John Litvinchuk to show support.

He is survived by : his wife Karen; and his children, Lisa Howard, Erik Litvinchuk and Katherine Harris. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 siblings and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider donating to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society at https://www.lls.org.

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July 22, 2022

Matthew Keefer lit a candle

“Michael John Litvinchuk, First words to me were booming and in control. The respect he exhumed was felt within seconds of meeting. His countless pearls of wisdom are embedded deep within me. I, to this day, strive to be a man close the professional he showed us. I grieve this loss but know his lessons have lived through the many lives he had an impact. I strive every day to hold a candle to his torch. RIP and you will always be remembered.”

July 22, 2022

Bob Buell lit a candle

“Karen, Lisa, Erik, and Katy: very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Mike with the Chabot Fire Program for 31 years. He instilled competence and confidence in generations of firefighters, taught us to be MACHO (Man/Mamma Able Call Home Okay), and to “improvise, adapt, and overcome.” He also gave us life lessons we didn’t know we were learning. Throughout our time, Mike was my teacher, mentor, peer, and friend. His legacy and influence on fire service training lives on. RIP Mike.”

July 22, 2022

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July 17, 2022

John Walsh lit a candle

“Integrity, Dedication and Passion are Capt. Litvinchuk........ then and forever.”

July 16, 2022

Terry & Jody Givens lit a candle

“RIP Captain Litvinchuck. You made a huge impact on this world and the Fire Service. You are truly a legend. Thank you for your service to our Country and to the community. You sir are one of a kind. Right there along side John Wayne. Rest In Peace.”

July 15, 2022

Litvinchuk Family lit a candle

July 15, 2022

Litvinchuk Family sent flowers

“Our deepest sympathies to the Litvinchuk family. Mike’s contributions to the FD and the citizens we served set the standard for future generations. No one gave more. Thank you Capt Litvinchuk… may you Rest In Peace. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty.”

July 15, 2022

Dave Jansen lit a candle

July 15, 2022

Dave Jansen sent flowers

“Mike, I can’t thank you enough for all of your time and commitment to myself and endless others. You were always the absolute best leader and example for all. I and countless others will be always and forever be great full. R.I.P. Mike,”

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July 18, 2022

Dino Zoggas wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Michael John Litvinchuk, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

July 16, 2022

Ricky Hurtado wrote a sympathy message

“"Our sincere condolences to the Litvinchuk family. Mike was a true giant in the fire service and in life which he shared with everyone that he met. He was a dear friend to me and my family, mentor, coach, instructor, and family man that gave more than there were hours in a day. Thank you for everything Captain Litvinchuk - Rest in Peace."”

July 16, 2022

John and Wendy Torres wrote a sympathy message

“Wishing you and your family peace brother. You were such an inspiration of how to do the job right, and how to respect the career. You will be missed. God bless. In loving memory of Michael John Litvinchuk,”

July 16, 2022

Kelly Cameron wrote a sympathy message

“Wishing peace and blessings to his family. Kelly Cameron on behalf of former ACFD and SLFD Dave Cameron's family”

July 16, 2022

Glenn Bass wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Michael John Litvinchuk, Mike was a true giant in the Fire Service. He was the first Adjunct Instructor I hired at Chabot College and he was truly one of a kind. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

July 16, 2022

David and Sandy Tibbets wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Michael John Litvinchuk, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Mike was a terrific guy and commanded the highest respect from the ACFD rank and file as well as the Northern California Training Officer's Association from the 80's through the early 2000's. A soft-spoken Marine, he and, his family were our neighbors for several years in Castro Valley. God Bless you Mike, we know you rest in the arms of Saviour.”

July 16, 2022

John Dailey wrote a sympathy message

“Many memories of our times at the tower. All are precious now.”

July 15, 2022

Scott R Doan wrote a sympathy message

“Wow..... the world has lost a true gentleman. He was my training officer when I was hired in 1984. I was scared to death of him. But over the next 20 plus years working along side of him I learned what a kind soul he was. He wanted nothing more than to keep us safe and alive while performing one of the most dangerous jobs out there. RIP Captain Litvinchuck. Hope you carry your Marine sword with you in Heaven with an SLFD tee shirt on! Very Respectfully, Scott R Doan”

July 15, 2022

Lance Caras wrote a sympathy message

“Thank you for your service Capt Litvinchuk, you touched and helped form many diamonds in the rough in the Fire Service!! The Fire Service lost a great one.....You will be sorely missed! God Speed to you my brother!! May you RIP!! Lance Caras Carson City Fire Dept”