Obituary of Ernest "Ernie" Denysek

DENYSEK - It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Ernie Denysek, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Ernie passed away at the Yorkton Regional Hospital on January 29, 2022 after complications from recent hip surgery. Ernie was born on August 15th, 1930 to John and Lena (Wiwchar) Denysek the second of four children. He was raised on the family farm in the Gorlitz-Hamton district, the farm that he would later take-over and operate successfully for many years. He attended Bridok school and after being strapped on his first day for speaking Ukrainian; he quickly learned English. While growing up he loved playing all sports and became a key player for the Donwell Supers baseball team. It was also during these early years he developed a love of music, becoming a member of The Country Lads as a guitar player, which saw them play at many weddings and dances. It was during a trip to Toronto to visit his brother, that he met the love of his life Dorothy Jean Lamming, originally from Barbados, West Indies. They were married on June 4th, 1960 in Toronto, followed by another wedding reception in Hamton a week later. Thus began the orientation of an "island girl" to farm life in rural Saskatchewan. Ernie cherished Dorothy and his love for her supported her in this new life. They enjoyed 61 years together, 35 years overseeing a successful farming operation and then 26 years of retirement together in Yorkton first as part of the Biggs Crescent Crew, then the Bentley retirement home, then the Yorkton Crossing. Together they raised two children; took several trips to Barbados - to see Dorothy's family, traveled to Mexico, southern US; were members of St. George's Anglican Church in Canora and then Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton - where Ernie was a member of the choir. Ernie was also a long-time member of the Masonic Order - first at the Canora Lodge then the Yorkton Lodge. Later in life he acquired a passion for golf and spent hours with friends on local golf courses. Ernie leaves to mourn and celebrate his life, his wife and soulmate - Dorothy, his son John (Christina) and their children Mason (Alana), Lauren (Morgan); his daughter Debbie (Gerald) along with Harley and Abby, two adorable Labradoodles; his sister Phyllis; nieces, nephews and friends. Ernie was predeceased by his parents, sister Victoria, and brother Lawrence. Ernie/Dad will be remembered by his family for making friends and putting a smile on the faces of most people that he met; for the pride in being a farmer; for playing the guitar and singing around campfires when the "boys" or family would get together for a jam session; for teaching his kids the importance of a balanced work ethic - work hard, play hard; for his crazy bids in Troika and usually making it; for the importance of family and their strong love of one another. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Yorkton with Rev. Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. The organist, Vange Shipowick accompanied in the singing of the hymns. The Psalm Reader was Shelly Pasichnyk and the Old Testament Reader was Jaynie Gracey. Christina Denysek and Gerald Ooms shared remembrances of Ernie in a eulogy. Acknowledged as honourary bearers were fellow musicians of the Country Lads Band: Norm Werner, Lorne Procyshen and Peter Kobylka. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Mason Denysek, Morgan Salkeld, Ken Roseborsky, Mario Gorny, Don Geddes and John Ostrowercha serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations in Ernie's memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com ?????? ???'??? - Eternal Memory Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 2:00pm Location: Holy Trinity Anglican Church Address: 165 2nd Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1G5 Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Ernest "Ernie" Denysek August 15, 1930 - January 29, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book