Obituary of Brittany Layne Villeneuve

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "Memories" tab, then click "Memorial Program". VILLENEUVE - Brittany Villeneuve of Yorkton, beloved daughter of D'Arcy and Cheryl Villeneuve entered eternal life on May 14, 2013 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. She was 23 years of age. Brittany Layne Villeneuve was born on April 13th, 1990 to D'Arcy and Cheryl (nee Moroz) Villeneuve. She attended St. Alphonsus and St. Paul's elementary schools. She completed her education at Sacred Heart High School, graduating in 2008. During her school years, Brittany soon became known as the kindest and most loving friend that anyone could have. Everyone who came to know her had a special place in her heart. By the age of nine she joined the Willowbrook Veselka Dance Club and danced her heart out for 14 years. Veselka soon became a part of her family. She also danced with the Wishart Hopak Dancers and the Riding Cossacks from Dauphin. Brittany was very ambitious and following high school worked at Harvest Meats, Stitches Clothing, Audio Warehouse and Holly's Night Club. At every job she gained many friendships. In September 2010 Brittany moved to Surrey, BC and became a student at the College of Tourism, receiving a diploma in Crusieline Hospitality. Her dream was to work on the Disney Cruiseline. At the end of her college year Brittany moved home to support her brother Zachary who was diagnosed with cancer. She returned to a previous job and helped her family through a difficult time. On August 16th, 2012 Brittany received the news that she also had cancer. Her courageous journey began. Brittany loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and horseback riding with her family. She was meticulous when it came to organizing events and did things with her whole heart. Her smile lit up every room she walked into. Brittany's best friends in the world were her sisters, Kayla and Lindsay. She also had a special place in her heart for her niece Kaybree who loved her Auntie Brittany dearly. Brittany's journey continued as she became one of the most special angels heaven will ever know. Brittany will remain in all of our hearts forever. Brittany was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Pauline Villeneuve and her auntie Gail Leis. Brittany leaves to cherish her memory, her loving parents D'Arcy and Cheryl; brother Zachary; sisters Kayla and Lindsay; grandparents (Baba & Gidi) Peter and Verna Moroz; step - grandmother Trudy Millin Villeneuve of Regina; special niece Kaybree Villeneuve of Yorkton; uncles & aunts, Patrick & Valerie Moroz of Wainwright, AB, Joanne & Robert Turpin of North Battleford, Mike & Melissa Moroz of Saskatoon, Shane Villeneuve of Waldron; cousins Andrea, Brock, Sarah, Tyler, Brandon and Cory, along with many other relatives and friends. The Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and parish choir members. Serving as cross bearers were Andrea Moroz and Sarah Turpin. Valerie Moroz was the epistle reader. Remembrance and reflections of Brittany's life were shared by Joanne Turpin and Michael Moroz. All Brittany's relatives and friends were honourary pallbearers . The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Patrick Moroz, Kerry Perepeluk, Brock Moroz, Dustin Perepeluk, Tyler Villeneuve and Garrett Perepeluk serving as the casket bearers. Following the luncheon reception a video tribute and a balloon release in honour of Brittany's life was held. Memorials in Brittany's name may be made to Ward 3B at Pasqua Hospital or The Kinsmen Foundation. Condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory! Vichnaya Pamyat! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 7:00pm Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 10:00am Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens