Obituary of Nick Mankish

MANKISH - Mr. Nick Mankish of Calder entered eternal rest on May 30, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 82 years. Nick was born on October 4, 1933 in the Calder district, a son of Mike and Frances (nee Lesanko) Mankish. He was raised on the family farm and attended Mostetz School near Calder. Nick, along with his brothers George and William took over the family farm and continued to farm until 1970 when they retired but continued to reside on the farm. After the passing of his brothers, Nick moved from the farm into Calder and resided in a Seniors Housing Unit. As a young man, Nick enjoyed playing guitar and played in a local band for many functions and dances in the area. Nick enjoyed baseball and was a pitcher for the Calder ball team. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Calder. Nick was predeceased by his father Mike (1961), mother Frances (1988), brothers Metro (1935), George (1998), Dan (2002), William (2008), sister Mary (2004) and Victoria (2006). Nick is survived by his sister Helen Bugoy of Theodore Health Centre, nephew Rick (Natalie) Bugoy of Yorkton, sister-in-law Marjory Mankish of Calder and numerous nieces, great nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The responses were led by Yvonne Panchuk and members of Parish Choir. The cross bearer was Walter Balabuk. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Gerald Shymko, Peter Swerhun, Rick Bugoy, Norman Wandy, Arthur Martenuik and Myron Rublitz serving as the casket bearers. Rick Bugoy shared reflections of his uncle's life and offered words of gratitude to all. Memorials in memory of Nick's life may be made to St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Memory Eternal! Vichnaya Pamyat! Service Information Saturday, June 4th, 2016 10:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens