Obituary of Elaine Stefanyshyn

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". Elaine Stefanyshyn-of Yorkton Saskatchewan passed away following a brief struggle with cancer on October 16th at the age of 65 . Elaine was survived by her only daughter Shawna Stefanyshyn, her brother Henry Stefanyshyn of Springside, sister's Olga (Jack) McInnis of Calgary, Violet (Abe) Sandnes of Dawson Creek and Sonia Stefanyshyn of Yorkton, and sister-in-law Irene Stefanyshyn, formally of Springside but now of Manitoba, and many nieces and nephews. Elaine was pre-deceased by her father Mike (1986), her mother Mary(1997), brothers Robert(1979) and Peter(1991), her sister Doreen(2007) and sister-in-law Alice(2004) Stefanyshyn. Elaine was truly a "farm girl" at heart who followed her big sisters to the city of Calgary. It was there that she bought a home with "the girls" - Doreen and Sonia whom also helped Elaine raise her daughter for almost 38 years. Elaine spent most of her working life either in a hospital or a meat packing plant. Both jobs gave her great satisfaction. Five years ago Elaine once again followed her sisters back to Saskatchewan to retire. She spent a lot of her newly free time driving around the district visiting her old school, church and farm. Anyone who new Elaine loved her, because she lived life freely never letting anything or anyone tie her down. Her biggest passion in life was her pursuit to win the Big One! Whatever the form, horse racing, BINGO or lotto's. She always went with the long shot! Service Information Sunday, October 20th, 2013 7:00pm Monday, October 21st, 2013 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery-Whitesand