Obituary of Katie Sorochan

SOROCHAN - Mrs. Katie Sorochan entered eternal rest on November 13, 2011 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre after her short battle with cancer. She was 67 years of age. Katie Sorochan (Marchuk) was born September 22, 1944 on the family farm nine miles north of Theodore. She was the youngest daughter of the late William and Mary Marchuk. She received her education at Czernowitz School. Katie helped out on the family farm until her late teens, when she met Matt Sorochan, and they were married July 1963 at Drobot Church. Katie worked beside her husband on their farm, south of Sheho until his sudden passing on December 12, 1988. She started cooking at the Legion Hall in Yorkton, and later cooked at numerous restaurants and establishments. Her love in life was cooking. She always tried new recipes and tested them out on her family. She cooked for all her nieces and nephews weddings and all family functions. Katie helped cater at many functions and before her sickness, worked at the Gallagher Centre; preparing, cooking, and serving at the canteen and convention centre. Katie loved her garden and flowers and kept her yard meticulous. She liked her stylish clothing and loved to go out and have fun. She loved life in general. Katie was also the family barber and seamstress. She also loved animals; especially her cat Freddie and her dog Gypsy. They were like her children. One of her favourite pastimes, when she wasn't working, was visiting and playing cards with her neighbours. Katie loved all her nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Although she had no children of her own, she was always more than happy to look after them when needed. Katie was a member of the Kuprowsky Church and later became a member of the Sheho Orthodox Church. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, in Yorkton. Katie was predeceased by her husband Matt in 1988; her mother Mary in 1963;father William in 1967; her sister Olga in 1984; her brother Martin in 2001; and niece Virginia in 1957. She was also predeceased by her brother-in-laws; Bill Lastiwka, Bill Dareichuk, Harry Waselowich, and Walter Sorochan. Left to mourn are her sisters; Dora Lastiwka of Theodore, Rose Dareichuk of Theodore, and Elsie (John) Sucholotoky of Foam Lake. She also leaves to mourn her sisters-in-law; Mary Malinowski, Verna Adamiak, and Joyce Skihar. She also leaves to mourn fourteen nieces and nephews, numerous great nieces and nephews, and numerous godchildren. She was loved by all of them. Katie will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. Prayers were held on Friday, November 18th at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 19th at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sheho with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The responses were led by Gerald Yaholnitsky and parish choir members. Attending the Guest Book were Helen Wunder & Laura Wick and serving as palamar was Barry Bilokrely. The cross bearer was Mervin Dareichuk and All Katie's Friends & Neighbours were considered honorary bearers. The interment took place at Holy Trinity Parish Cemetery with David Dareichuk, Earl Sucholotoky, Bradley Dareichuk, Terry Lastiwka, Clifford Waselowich and Dean Lastiwka serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Katie's life can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Holy Trinity Church, Sheho. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, November 19th, 2011 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Holy Trinity Parish Cemetery - Sheho