Obituary of Steve Boychuk

BOYCHUK - Mr. Steve Boychuk of Yorkton, beloved husband of Annie passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2008 with his family at his side at Regina General Hospital at the age of 84 years. Steve was born on June 12, 1924 at Drobot, Saskatchewan, son of Wasyl and Mary (nee Hupka) Boychuk. He was raised on the family farm in the Springside district and attended the North Lake School. On November 10, 1946 Steve was united in marriage to Annie Tuchiwsky at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora. Steve and Annie farmed in the Wroxton district until 1962 before purchasing farmland in the Tonkin district. In addition to his passion for farming Steve was employed in the construction industry. Steve was an active member of St. Mary's Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood. Steve treasured his time spent with his grandsons Jason and Trevor. Steve was predeceased by mother Mary, father Wasyl, brothers, Matt, George, John, Nick and sister Sophie. He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory his wife Annie of 62 years, son Lloyd, daughter Shirley (Bill) O'Boyle and his grandsons Jason and Trevor, in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Thursday, October 9th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, October 10th, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & Parish Choir Members. The crossbearer was Trevor O'Boyle and epistle reader was Jason O'Boyle. The honour guard was provided by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Don Bahrey, Wilf Hnatiuk, Bill Rudnisky, Richard Boychuk, Ronald Boychuk and Russell Boychuk serving as the casket bearers. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, October 10th, 2008 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery