Obituary of Ranald Hrushka

HRUSHKA - Mr. Ranald Hrushka, beloved husband of Irene of Churchbridge passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Regina General Hospital. He was 77 years of age. Ranald John Hrushka was born July 12, 1931 in Pelly, Saskatchewan; a son of John and Tennie Hrushka. Ranald married Irene Rose from Pelly on August 2, 1956. Ranald & Irene lived in Winnipeg where they had two children, Leila, and Douglas. Ranald drove a bus for the city; then worked for a service station before moving to Churchbridge, where he built his own Husky Service Station. Ranald was well known across the country for helping travelers in need any time of the day or night at his service station and his home. Ranald loved working on vehicles and almost anything else that needed fixing. He was a charter member of the Lions Club for many years and always volunteered for whatever the community needed. He thoroughly enjoyed coaching minor hockey and baseball, and had a love of music. Not only did he play the violin with his friends in the Parkland Fiddlers and The Rhythm Rockets, but he became an avid instrument repair man. He also built many of his own violins. Ranald was an active member of the Anglican Church in Churchbridge, leading lay services whenever he was asked. He always made the most out of life, enjoying time with family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister-in-law, Pauline Hrushka. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 52 years, Irene: daughter Leila (Marc) Steenhuisen of Sherwood Park AB; son Doug (Margaret) of Yorkton; grandchildren: Caroline, Joe, John and Kristy. Brothers and sisters: Walter, Victor (Divina), Jeanette (Allan), Albert (Pauline), Shirley (Robert), Larry (Heidi), Ernie (Wilma), and Garry (Elizabeth), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his many other relatives and friends. A prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, November 12, 2008 and the funeral service on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, Yorkton. Rev. Kim Salo of Christ Church Anglican in Churchbridge officiated. Organist, Amanda Buhler led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'In the Garden', and 'Take My Life and Let it Be'. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories with son Douglas as the urnbearer. Cremation and funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, November 13th, 2008 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens