Obituary of Joe Karakochuk

A memorial program from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memrorial Program". KARAKOCHUK - Mr. Joe Karakochuk, beloved husband of Mary (Byneshewsky) passed away at Regina General Hospital on March 26, 2010 at the age of 84 years. Joseph Karakochuk was born on November 25, 1925 at Wishart, Saskatchewan; a son of Michael and Mary (nee Petras) Karakochuk. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Mary; his children Donald (Maureen), David (Mary Lou), Joanne (Don), Jerome (Laurinda) and numerous grand & great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Steve Karakochuk; sisters Josie Gilewicz, Sophie (Tony) Burynuik, Mary (Don) Syrota, Grace (Claude) Lefebvre; sisters-in-law Trudy and Lena Byneshewsky, Olga (Johnny) Malenki, Verna (Marcel) Wozney. Joe was predeceased by son Blaine; son-in-law IIie; his parents Mike & Mary; his wife's parents Joe and Ann; brother Andy and wife Ann; sister-in-law Stella Karakochuk; brothers-in-law Andy Gilewicz, John, Mike and Steve Byneshewsky. Joe completed his mechanical engineering course in Winnipeg in 1947. He was married in 1948 and made his home in Bankend, Saskatchewan, running his mechanics and autobody business, South Side Service. In 1973 he accepted a job with SGI and moved to Yorkton. When he retired, he started an autobody - auto mechanic business with his sons. Joe worked hard all his life and loved to visit, and welcomed everyone into his home. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening, and repairing and fixing anything. Prayers were held on Wednesday, March 31st at the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary led by John Malenki , preceded. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, April 1st, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus & Parish Choir Members. The crossbearer & epistle reader was Jarvis Karakochuk. Memorial Book attendants were Jenna Karakochuk , Sarah Secman. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jevon Karakochuk, Chad Karakochuk, Shelley Karakochuk, Joey Secman, Jenna Karakochuk and Sarah Secman serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome @sasktel.net Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery