Obituary of Elsie Todosichuk

Following a brief illness, Elsie Todosichuk passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 at the Kamsack Hospital in Kamsack. She was 100 years, 10 months and 15 days of age. Elsie was born on September 30th, 1917 in the Calder district of Saskatchewan to Nestor and Artimiza (Axenty) Woroschuk. She attended Liberal School up to the 8th grade, and at the age of 14, she stayed at home to help on the farm with fieldwork and chores. In 1933, she met Fred Todosichuk at a local church. In 1934, she married Fred. Elsie raised five children and two foster children. The couple farmed for 32 years, but Elsie suffered with allergies from the farm animals. She eventually ventured out into the business world, establishing a florist business that also sold health food products, as well as offering cake decorating. This business spanned four decades. In her spare time, she enjoyed travelling and gardening with her husband as well as painting, knitting and crocheting. Fred passed in 2001 following that time Elsie continued to maintain her independence. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Fred (2001); daughter Marie Borody (1999); son Albert (2017); two sisters Nonie (Mike) Shewchuk and Mary (John) Kuryluk; and brother Peter (Jean) Woroschuk. She leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters: Viona (Jim) Esen of Vancouver; Mavis (Ken) Dunsmore of Regina; her son Garry (Linda) Todosichuk of Kamsack; and foster son Gordon Allary, and foster daughter Violet Burnett; also a son-in-law Jack Borody, and daughter-in-law Carol Todosichuk. Grandchildren: Fr. Bohdan (Brent) Borody (Donna), Debra Cwir (Brian), Sheldon Borody, Mark Borody, Anthony Esen, Warren Todosichuk (Sherry), Jason Todosichuk (Patti), Pam Leis, Murray Bowes (Lee), Ryan Todosichuk (Jana), Rachelle Cureton (Hyder). Great Grandchildren: Fr. George Borody, Nickolas Borody (Natasha), Irene Painter (Ben); Paul Cwir (Julie), David Cwir (Trish); Kennedy Todosichuk, Tori Todosichuk; Brett Bowes, Kaylie Bowes, Logan Leis, Keauna Leis; Ryder Todosichuk, Tristan Todosichuk; Myahr Cureton. Great Great Grandchildren: Kaedon Cwir, Desmond Cwir, Jaxon Cwir; Dorion Borody, Annalee-Bell Borody; Issac Painter, Jacob Painter; Kyson Wawryk, Amelia Wawryk. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and her many other relatives and friends. Prayers were held on Friday evening, August 17th and the funeral service on Saturday morning, August 18th 2018, all from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiated, Zenovia Duch was the Cantor. The Crossbearer was Ryder Todosichuk. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Warren & Ryan Todosichuk, Murray Bowes, Logan Leis, and Paul & David Cwir serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be sent to the family at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Friday, August 17th, 2018 7:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Saturday, August 18th, 2018 10:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery