Obituary of Fred Lees

The family of Fred Lees of Yorkton, beloved husband of Pauline, sadly announce his passing on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was 90 years of age. Memorials in memory of Fred may be made to St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Fund 155 Catherine St., Yorkton, Sk S3N 0B9 as gifts of remembrance. The family of Fred Lees of Yorkton, formerly of the Jedburgh district, beloved husband of Pauline Less sadly announce his passing on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was 90 years of age. Fred was born on August 9, 1931 in the Jedburgh District, the son of John and Marcella (nee Tobin) Lees. He attended Folkstone school and like many children Fred learned early the value of hard work on the farm. Fred was united in marriage to Pauline Hrynuik on July 21, 1955. The couple began their life together on the Lees farm. They were blessed with three sons. Fred and Pauline were faithful parishioners of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Beaverdale and later in Yorkton. In 2002 they retired from farming and moved to their new home in Yorkton. Fred continued to help Darcy on the farm for several years. In November, 2019 due to failing health, Fred took up residence at Aspen Bluff Villa. After being hospitalized in Yorkton this past November, Fred was transferred to Canora long term care and later to Kamsack. He was just transferred back to Yorkton two days before his passing. Fred was predeceased by his parents John and Marcella; sons, Dean and Darcy; sisters Mary, Rosie, Annie, Nellie, Helen and Katie and brother John. Left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory is his wife Pauline, son Terry, grandchildren Colby and Abby, sister Irene and numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fr. Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The cantor, Lorne Stechyshyn led in the responses. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Colby Lees, Abby Lees, Richard Benko, Tom Schurko, Ronnie Hiduk and Lionel Woytas serving as the casket bearers.