Obituary of William "Willie" Petryshen

PETRYSHEN - Mr. William "Willie" Petryshen of Yorkton entered eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 83 years. Willie Petryshen was born on January 21, 1932 in the Rama district to Nick and Ann (nee Lenuik) Petryshen. He received his education at Bellenden School. During his lifetime Willie helped on the family farm and was employed in Building Construction. He had a great love for dancing, bowling and lawn bowling and competed in many competitions. He was a man of socializing and laughter. Willie was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Ann Petryshen; his brother Everett; his brother-in-law Stanley Brezinski and special friend Florence Naworski. He is survived by his sister Eileen Brezinski of Yorkton; brother John (Margaret) Petryshen of Edmonton, AB; and sister-in-law Jeanette Petryshen of Yorkton. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Joakim Rac of St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora officiating. The cantor, Genevieve Borys led in the singing of the responses. The nieces and nephews, Janice Chalus, Cindy Strorozysky, Patrick Petryshen, Greg Brezinski, Curtis Petryshen, Leslie Petryshen and Karen Horon were honourary bearers. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Janice Chalus serving as the urn bearer. Memorials in memory of Willie may be made to a charity of choice as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Service Information Monday, November 2nd, 2015 10:30am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre