Obituary of Olga Polowyk

Olga Polowyk (nee Popenia) was born in the Western Ukraine on March 19, 1923, the daughter of Wasyl and Irene (nee Comanda) Popenia. Olga came to Canada with her mother in 1929 to join her father who had immigrated to the Theodore district in 1927. For the first few years the family worked for various farmers in the area, later acquiring their own homestead. On November 14, 1943 Olga was united in marriage to Nick Polowyk at St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the Insinger area. The couple farmed in the Insinger district until 1982 when they retired to Theodore. Olga was a faithful member of St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church where she was a member of the choir for many years. She took great pride in her farming/gardens and loved spending time with her family. Olga's door was open to anyone, always offering a pot of coffee and a pancake breakfast. She enjoyed cooking/baking, crocheting, and playing cards with her friends. Olga passed away Thursday, July 5th, 2018 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. She was 95 years of age. Olga is survived by her children Marlene and Dennis (Yvonne); her grandchildren Scott (Shannon), Kevin, and Kristen; and her siblings Harry (Darlene) Popenia, Mary (Walter) Protz, Sophie Westerhaug, Walter (Marge) Popenia, and Phyllis (Joe) Pelechaty. She was predeceased by her husband Nick in 1996, father Wasyl in 1972, mother Irene in 1979, daughter-in-law Muriel (1997), brother Nick (1990), and an infant brother in 1928. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 11th 2018 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Mel Slashinsky officiating. Cantor, Yvonne Panchuk led in the singing of the responses, assisted by members of the Parish Choir. The crossbearer was Kristen Polowyk. The casketbearers were Scott Polowyk, Kevin Polowyk, Garth Churko, Bradley & Barclay Westerhaug, and Dave Rosenmeyer. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens