Obituary of Rosie Lazurko

LAZURKO - Mrs. Rosie Lazurko of Wynyard, formerly of Yorkton and the Willowbrook district passed away on November 14, 2018 at 88 years of age. Rosie was born on July 22, 1930 in the Fenwood district, the daughter of Steve and Mary (nee Tataryn) Zahayko. On July 30th, 1949 she married her soulmate Harry Lazurko, after a two week courtship. They were married for 64 years and now she is reunited with her beloved Harry. Rosie worked on their mixed farm beside her husband. She volunteered in all sorts of community activities. You could always count on her to bring one of her famous poppy seed chiffon cakes to birthday parties and other gatherings. She very much enjoyed visiting. She could often be seen transporting friends and neighbours to church, doctor appointments in Yorkton and Regina, or to other activities. She liked sewing but found it difficult later in life due to time and health constraints. Mom and Dad always had a large garden and often gave away much produce. The church was always an important part of her life. She actively participated in the Willowbrook Ukrainian Catholic Church. Once in Yorkton she attended St. Mary's. Later when living in Golden Acres attended all the services there. Harry & Rose farmed in the Willowbrook district until 1982. They continued to live on the farm until 1998 at which time they moved to Yorkton where they purchased a home next door to Rosie's mother. While there, she dedicated her time taking care of her mother until her mother passed away in 2011. She also took care of dad, worked as a home care worker and was a very active member of TOPS for many years. Rosie is predeceased by her parents Steve and Mary Zahayko, sister Minnie Senchuk, and brothers Mike and Edward. She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life: her children Larry & Susan (nee Winkelman) of Regina, Leon & Carmie (nee Schick) of Wynyard, Dwayne & Dianne (nee Rains) of Chestermere, AB. Her grandchildren: Stephen (Angie), Blake (Natalie), Tania Schmidt (Mike), Kristi (Troy) Dekker, Bryce (Kristine), Brandon & Kyle. Great Grandchildren: Kieran, Aria, & Lochlan Lazurko (Steve's), Chance & Jaxon Schmidt, & Clea Andreen, Brooklyn & Xavier Dekker, Evie Lazurko (Blake's). She is survived by her only remaining brother Orest (Elizabeth) of Yorkton, sisters-in-law Elsie and John's Mary. She leaves to mourn numerous nieces and nephews, and godchildren. She was a healthy woman and was able to travel and enjoy visits with family into her 80's. It was only in the past five or six years that her health began to fail and travelling became difficult. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew her. A Prayer Service was held on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Yorkton. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The cantor, Lorne Stecyshyn assisted by members of the parish choir sang the responses. The cross bearer was Steve Lazurko and the epistle reader was Michelle Zahayko. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Bryce Lazurko, Kristi Dekker, Tania Schmidt, Brandon Lazurko, Richard Senchuk and Cecile Rehaluk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Rosie may be made to the Alzheimer's Society as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Sunday, November 18th, 2018 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Monday, November 19th, 2018 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery