DROBOT - Regina Drobot (Chicilo), aged 64 years, passed away at Yorkton on Monday, July 3, 2006 after a long brave battle with cancer.  Born on February 7, 1942 in Canora; the youngest of eight children born to Joseph and Anne Chicilo. After attending school in Buchanan and Yorkton, she moved to Winnipeg where she attended the Marvel Beauty School.  Regina lived in Winnipeg for some time, where she operated a hair salon until moving back to Canora in 1967.  In 1968 she was united in marriage to George Drobot, they were blessed with a son Dwayne, born in 1972.  After her husband's death in 1973, she resided in Yorkton, working in the retail and restaurant industries.  Her love of gardening and cooking were evident throughout her life, as she enjoyed both and excelled at both.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son Dwayne; a brother Leo (Vivian) Chicilo; sisters Stephanie (Clarence) Dolney, and Helen Chicilo; a sister-in-law Doreen Chicilo as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Regina was predeceased by her husband George Drobot, parents Joseph and Anne Chicilo, brothers Michael and Tony (Caroline) Chicilo, and by sisters Rose (Joseph) Roberts and Mary Chicilo.  Prayers were held on Sunday evening, July 9, 2006 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, July 10, 2006 from St. Mary's Church with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko C.Ss.R as celebrant.  Cantors, Ed Pindus and Colette Karapita, assisted by members of St. Mary's Parish Choir, led in the singing of the responses.  The crossbearer was Martin Chicilo. Members of the UCWL formed an honour guard, Gwen Bilyk was the flagbearer, candllebearers were Hope Kreklewetz, Edna Mazer, Olga Sakundiak and Vicky Signarowski.  Casketbearers were Chad and James Chicilo, Neal and Gerald Dolney, Joseph Sokulski and Peco Chorney.  The interment will take place in the Canora Cemetery. 

 Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.