Obituary of Lionel William Fedorowich

The family of Lionel Fedorowich of Yorkton, beloved husband of Eleanor Fedorowich sadly announce his passing on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Lionel was 87 years of age. The Prayers will be held on Monday, May 16 at 7:00p.m. with the Rosary to precede at 6:30p.m. from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. The Funeral Liturgy will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at 10:00a.m. from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Memorials in memory of Lionel may be made to the St. Mary's Building Fund or Aid to Ukraine (c/o 155 Catherine St., Yorkton, SK S3N 0B9). FEDOROWICH, Lionel William - passed away peacefully at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre Tuesday May 10th, 2022. Lionel was born in Yorkton on September 20th, 1934 to John Fedorowich and Anna Komas. He was the youngest of six children. His father, who emigrated to Canada from Western Ukraine in 1908, founded John Fedorowich and Sons, known today as Fedorowich Construction. Lionel joined the family business in 1955 where he worked with his father, his brothers and later with two of his children. His character and work ethic were apparent to all. Lionel continued to show up daily at the office until his health deteriorated in 2021. Lionel attended school in Yorkton at Sacred Heart, Burke School and St. Joseph’s. In 1964 he met Eleanor Nystrom, whom he married on September 25, 1965. Together they raised five children. Lionel was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus; his faith and Ukrainian heritage were very important to him. Lionel was a joker with a dry sense of humour. His straight-faced delivery of jokes will be missed. Lionel always had a crossword puzzle in his hand and was an avid reader. He enjoyed staying on top of the latest headlines, and was always ready to debate the politics of the day. He was a competitive hockey player in his youth, and when his playing days were over spent many years as a referee. Lionel was an avid CFL fan, and like many of us had a love-hate relationship with the Roughriders. He took up downhill skiing in his fifties and greatly enjoyed ski trips to the mountains with his children and grandchildren. Lionel’s greatest joy was when the house was full of people. At holiday time he would walk around the room joking with and gently teasing the grandchildren, as well as handing out his cocktail of choice, “The Caesar”. Cheers to you dad; you accomplished so much in your lifetime. Lionel was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna; his brothers Frank, Walter, Ernest and Victor; and his sister Pauline (Fedor), niece Sandra, great nephew Abrahim, nephew Gerald Berscheid, Eleanor’s parents Oscar and Cora Nystrom, and in-laws Shirley Shumay and Ed Nystrom. He will be greatly missed by his family: his wife of 57 years Eleanor (Nystrom) of Yorkton, five children and ten grandchildren: Sandra (Cameron) Lock and children Graham and Matthew; Barbara (Warren) Stromberg and their children Jordan (Brent) Busse, Kelsey and Arielle; Angela Bohemier and her children Rebecca and Elizabeth; Wanda (Tim) Stromberg and daughter Kahlan; Ron (Tammy) and children Paige and Riley. Lionel was the last of his generation and will now be reunited with his parents, his brothers and his sister. His legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren. May his soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.