Obituary of Romaine Peter Borys

Romaine Borys of Millarville, Alberta, formerly of Yorkton passed away on August 7, 2018 at the Foothills Hospice in Okotoks, Alberta. He was seventy four years of age. Romaine Peter Borys, born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on Sept. 3, 1943, was the eldest son of Peter and Sophie (nee Berezuik) Borys. He was raised on a farm in the Fenwood district. He attended Maxwellton School in Fenwood and then St. Joseph's Collegiate in Yorkton, SK. After high school, Romaine's first job was at Korb Motors, where his passion of working on vehicles began. He pursued a career as a motor vehicle technician and attended Kelsey Institute campus in Saskatoon, SK. As a licenced technician, Romaine's aptitude and knowledge led him to several career opportunities including Yorkton Texaco, Broadway Park Esso, Case Power and Equipment and CFB White Spruce (radar base). On Oct. 10, 1966, he was united in marriage to Marie Zatwarnitski and on April 23, 1969, their only son, Darcy was born. Romaine became extremely busy with working full time, farming and family responsibilities. Somehow he found time to coach Darcy hockey and be involved with the Knights of Columbus. In 1987, Romaine transferred to the military base in Suffield, AB and worked there until he retired. Upon his retirement, Romaine and his partner Jessie, moved to his son's acreage near Millarville, AB. He loved living the country life he once had as a child. He enjoyed helping Darcy restore cars and work around the yard. Romaine was motivated by keeping busy as there was always something to do on the acreage. He became a part of the close-knit bond with Darcy's friends. Romaine was a visionary man and he respected the accomplishments of hard work. He admired his son's extraordinary drive and determination, yet his fatherly advice was to "Slow down!" Although he did not know how to show it, Romaine's eyes revealed how extremely proud he was of his son Darcy. Romaine's most prized treasures were his two granddaughters; Bryden and Levi. He loved spending time with them picking bottles, playing Hola, snowmobiling, quadding, watching them play hockey and Ukrainian dancing. His licence plate read: If I would have known grandchildren were this much fun, I would have had them first. Romaine inspired others to enjoy the simpler things in life. He was the life of the party and he loved to socialize with everyone. Romaine will always be remembered for his quick wit and his great sense of humour that would make you laugh, cry or both at the same time. Romaine's long courageous battle with cancer ended on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was 74 years old. Predeceased by his parents, Peter & Sophie, and second wife Connie Urbanoski, Romaine will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Darcy of Millarville, AB; his former daughter-in-law Laurie of Turner Valley, AB; his two granddaughters Bryden and Levi of Millarville, AB; his brother Clarence (Diane) of Winnipeg, MB; his friend Jessie Neitz of Medicine Hat, AB; his former wife Marie (Larry) of Regina, SK; many cousins, relatives and friends. The family sends special thanks to all staff on Unit 81 at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, AB and the Foothills Hospice. A visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Beaverdale, Saskatchewan with Rev. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were sang by Colette Karapita. Interment followed in the Parish Cemetery with Michael Berezuik, Alvin Dubiel, Trevor Albert, Lawrence Borys, Darren Zatwarnitski and Morley Schwindt serving as the casketbearers. Romaine's granddaughters, Bryden and Levi gave a tribute and words of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Memorial donations made in memory of Romaine towards the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Beaverdale c/o Box 63 Jedburgh, SK S0A 1R0 would be appreciated by the family. Eternal Memory ! Visitation Details Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family CentreService Information Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 2:00pm, Beaverdale Ukrainian Catholic Church