Obituary of Emily Renkas

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". RENKAS - Mrs. Emily Renkas of Ituna, entered eternal rest on Sunday , September 30, 2007, 12:10 am at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville. She was 89 years of age Emily was born on July 20, 1918 in the Hubbard District of Saskatchewan to Wasyl and Katie (nee Teslak) Andrusyk. Emily attended a country school north of Hubbard and helped on her parents farm. Emily was united in marriage to John Renkas on November 19, 1939 at St. Stanislaus RC Church at Ituna, SK. The couple farmed south of Ituna until 1963 when they retired and moved to Ituna. Emily enjoyed gardening and spent her leisure time playing cards, shuffle board, bingo, sewing and associating with her many friends at the Ituna Cafe's and Social Centre. Emily was a lifetime member of the Catholic Women's League and a faithful parishoner of St. Stanislaus RC Church. After John died in 2003 Emily lived in her home eventually making the Sunshine Manor her residence. Emily leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Barbara (John) Glushko of Moose Jaw, Jean Tkatch of Moose Jaw, and Adella (Ron) Kaczmar of Calgary. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Bev (Dan) Hazell, Dolores (Kelvin) Hazell, Terry Glushko, Shelly Tkatch, Debbie (John) Sutherland, Aron (Tomoko) Kaczmar and Christine Kaczmar. As well ten great grandchildren: Shane, Shayla, Nick, Rick, Michael, Ryan, Ashton, Jessica, Bailey, Jake a great great grandson Daniel and three sisters-in-law: Tillie Renkas, Stella Hrushka and Annie Andrusyk. Emily was predeceased by her husband John; three brothers: John, Joe and Steve; three sisters and their husbands: Annie (John) Oscienny, Mary (Jack) Patron, Katie (Stanley) Patsula and a son - in law Ron Tkatch. A prayer vigil service and Rosary was held on Wednesday evening, October 3, 2007 from St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, Ituna, led by members of the Catholic Women's League. The Hymns for the service were: "The Light Of Christ", Psalm 23 - The Lord's My Shepherd, and "Sing With All The Saints In Glory". The reflections of Emily's life were given by her son-in- law Ron Kaczmar. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday morning, October 4, 2007 from St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father Slawek Oblak O.M.I as Celebrant. Paulette Van der Helm was the organist leading the Parish Choir and the congregation in the Hymns: "Be Not Afraid", "Amazing Grace", "Prayer Of St. Francis", "This Day In New Jerusalem" and "The Strife Is O'er". John Panio sang 'Welcome Home'. The Intercessions and reading were given by Emily's daughters: Barbara Glushko, Jean Tkatch and Adella Kaczmar. Tomoko Kaczmar was the crossbearer with Jessica Petruka, Dustin Renkas and Devin Renkas serving as the altarservers. The Catholic Women's League were Honourary Bearers and Honour Guard. The interment followed in the Ituna Roman Catholic Cemetery with grandchildren: Terry Glushko, Aron, Christine Kaczmar, Shelley Tkatch, Bev, Dolores, Kelvin and Dan Hazell serving as the casketbearers. "Mom had a great love for her family and was very sad to leave us" Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home. An Angel walks Beside Us Angels live forever Far beyond our days on earth And every soul received an angel guardian at birth. Invisible, these angels Never leave us day or night. They know our fears and whisper, "things are going to be all right" They give us strength And purpose Keep our hope And courage strong They fill our minds With wisdom And our spirit with a song And when the time In this world comes To reach our journey's end Our angel walks beside us Like a kind, familiar friend And as we leave behind The only place We've ever known We see our angel's smile At last and hear "You're home….you're home". " Mom had a great love for her family and was very sad to leave us" Service Information Thursday, October 4th, 2007 11:00am, St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Ituna R.C. Cemetery