Obituary of Victor Puchala

PUCHALA - Victor Puchala of Yorkton, beloeved husband of Vickie Puchala entered eternal rest on May 26, 2022. He was 86 years of age. Victor was born February 1st ,1936, to Anton and Tekla (nee Dereniwsky) Puchala at Rhein, Saskatchewan. Victor was raised on the family farm, attended Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church at Dneiper and went to Kitzman school, which was located near the family farm. As a boy growing up, Victor enjoyed playing ball, and farming with his Dad and brothers. Victor met Vickie Kinaschuk in 1961 and they were married two years later in October 1963. A year later Victor and Vickie were blessed with their son Leonard and, three years later, their daughter Karen. Victor and Vickie continued farming on the family land, and raised their children there. Victor enjoyed playing horseshoes and card games with neighbors and friends, curling, and picking berries and mushrooms. In 1999 Victor and Vickie moved to their home in Yorkton, and Victor was an active member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Victor was always involved in his community and congregation, working bingos, Meals on Wheels, serving in St. Mary's hall, and helping out with many church events. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Brotherhood, and sang with a beautiful deep voice in the choir. Victor's grandchildren were a great joy. He was an avid hockey fan and cheered hard for his grandchildren. He attended their birthday parties, dance recitals, and celebrations. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing trips with his friends and attending Terrier games. Victor was hard working, and a skilled farmer who managed crops and livestock. He continued to lend a helping hand on the farm of a family friend right up until last harvest. On their farm at Rhein, he helped his wife Vickie keep a beautiful yard and garden, and was proud of being an involved father and good provider. He modeled a strong work ethic for his children. Victor's faith was very important to him, and he was the spiritual head of our family, always honoring God through his work in the church and leading the family in prayer at every family celebration and sorrow. He spoke his prayers from his heart with emotion and gratitude for everyone in his life and all his blessings. Victor is survived by his wife Vickie of 58 years, his son Leonard (Cindy) and his daughter Karen (John) and grandchildren Chassidy (Pat), Chelsey (Brett), Tarrington (Kelsey) and Tannum, three great-grandchildren, as well as his sister Anne. Victor was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Tekla, his brother Paul who passed in childhood, his brother-in-law John, his brother Martin (Suzanne), his brother Alex (Beatrice), his sister Mary, his sister Helen (Mervin), and his grandson Lucas. Prayers were held on Monday, May 30, 2022 with the Rosary Led by Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceding. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R.as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the Funeral Choir. The cross bearer was Kelsey Nagy and the epistle reader was Cindy Puchala. Members of the Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood participated in an Honour Guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Tarrington Wyonzek, Tannum Wyonzek, Chassidy Carruthers, Chelsey Holloway, Eugene Achtemichuk and Earl Puchala serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Victor may be made to the St. Mary's Building Fund for renovations or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Messages of condolence may be shared at baileysfuneralhome.com