Mr. Dmetro “Fred” Denischuk of Yorkton, beloved husband of Elsie Denischuk passed away peacefully on January 30, 2012 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre ICU Unit after a brief struggle with heart disease. Fred was born August 12, 1922 at Morweena, west of Arborg MB. to William and Ahafia (Hawryluk). Fred was the youngest of seven children. In 1929 the family moved to the Holar District south of Elfros, Saskatchewan. Fred completed grade eight at Lily White School. He stayed farming for a few years in Elfros, then went to work in Toronto. Fred returned to Saskatchewan in 1947 and purchased one quarter of land 1 mile south of Yorkton known as the York Lake School District where he served as secretary for a few years. On July 24, 1949 Fred married Elsie Uhryn at St. Mary’s Church in Yorkton. They built a new house on this family farm where they raised their three children, Gene, Denis, and Darlene. In the 1960’s Fred worked for the City of Yorkton Parks Department. Then he took on a job as a truck delivery driver for Scott National. In 1968 Fred became the janitor of the new St. Paul’s School in Yorkton where he worked until his retirement in 1987. In 1986 Fred and Elsie purchased their retirement home on 9 Crestwood Crescent in Yorkton. In October of 2010 Fred and Elsie moved into a suite in the Gladstone Senior’s Residence in Yorkton. The Ukrainian Catholic Church was an important part of Fred’s life. They volunteered many hours of time, for free, to St. Mary’s Cultural Centre to help pay off the debt, working at weddings and various functions. Fred was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, life time member of Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Fred enjoyed playing cards, crib and socializing with friends and enjoyed his evenings at the Casino. Fred was a respected, hard working man and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Fred was predeceased by his parents William and Ahafia, brothers Harry, John, Mike, Peter, and a sister Anne. Fred will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie, sons Gene (Betty), Denis and his son Ron, daughter Darlene (Joe) Coulic and their children Amanda (Jeremy), Allison (Ryan), Andy, and Fred’s brother Father Joseph Denischuk, C.Ss.R. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 2 at the Chapel of Bailey’s Funeral Home in Yorkton. The Holy Rosary led by Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, February 3 at St. Mary‚s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the main Celebrant. Assisting at the Liturgy were Rev. Fr. Joseph Denischuk, C.Ss.R., Rev. Mitrat Rudolph Lusney, Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar, C.Ss.R. and Very Rev. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Ron Denischuk and the epistle reader was Denis Denischuk. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Ernest Uhryn, Walter Denischuk, Tony Salyn, Bill Hayes, Ted Deneschuk, Stan Obedzinski serving as the casket bearers. Gene Denischuk shared reflections of his father’s life at the memorial reception. Memorials honouring Fred’s life may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Intensive Care Unit at Yorkton Hospital. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com
Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!
Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey’s Funeral Home.
We will miss you Grandpa !
