Obituary of Olga Pozniak

POZNIAK - Olga Pozniak of Yorkton, recent widow of Paul Pozniak passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2021 at the age of 79. The oldest of four daughters, Olga was born on August 22nd, 1942 in Preeceville, Saskatchewan to Harry and Mary (Diakow) Wiwchar. Olga grew up on the family farm in the Hazel Dell area and attended the Halycry school. She did extremely well at school and was even promoted ahead one grade. Later, she attended school in Preeceville then Canora, living with her grandmother while going to school there. Olga finished her high school diploma at Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton. Being the oldest sibling, growing up on a farm created plenty of responsibilities for Olga and she cheerfully managed to handle all of them. She would help her father by driving the tractor during seeding/harvesting and helped with managing the cattle. Olga also played a big part in raising her younger sisters who looked up to her as a second mother. Despite all of the chores and duties at home, Olga still had time for social activities and sports - she loved dances and softball in particular. While attending her final year in Yorkton, she carpooled with fellow student Sylvia Pozniak for rides back to the farm on the weekends. It became obvious that Paul, Sylvia's older brother, was always offering to pick them up and drive them back. This was the beginning of a lifelong relationship. Paul and Olga eventually began dating but had to continue over long distances. Olga attended business college in Saskatoon and Paul worked out of the province. Eventually, they both ended up back on the farm and were ready to settle down. On July 21st, 1962, they were married in Preeceville, SK and soon after moved to Regina. Over the next ten years, Paul and Olga expanded their family with four children - Cindy, Rick, Brian and Blaine. In 1972, the family moved to Yorkton, where they built many memories. As when she was young, Olga continued to prove how she could masterfully juggle so many of life's challenges. She raised four children, had a decades-long career at Zellers and was active in the community. She was a wonderful baker, and her quilts were works of art. She was a proud member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and volunteered at the church hall and hospital for many years. She loved attending her grandkid's school or sporting events whenever possible. Olga was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Paul; parents Harry and Mary Wiwchar; brothers and sisters-in-law Mike Pozniak, Peter Pozniak, Joe Pozniak, Steve Pozniak, Ethel Gulka, Florence Bilan, Steve Gulka, George Bilan and Marie Pozniak; grandson John Bryksa. Olga will always be fondly remembered by her large, loving family : children Cindy (Grant) Bryksa, Rick (Terri) Pozniak, Brian (Cathy) Pozniak and Blaine (Mary) Pozniak; grandchildren Tammie (Chad) Park, Mike (Amanda) Bryksa, Dave (Katrina) Bryksa, Kylie (Jordan) Carstairs, Hayden Pozniak, Victoria Iris, Jessica Iris, Alysha Forester and Matthew Forester; great grandchildren Jadyn Park, Tate Park, Colby Buck, Brayden Buck, Emerson Park, Izibella Bryksa, Ajay Bryksa, Emma Bryksa and Aliza Bryksa; sisters Sylvia (Ron) Holmes, Violet (Gerry) Schwitzer, and Verna (Glenn) Bird; brothers and sisters-in-law Al (Mary) Pozniak, Sylvia (Roger) Olynyk and Jerry (Shirley) Pozniak, Jennie Pozniak and Olga Pozniak; as well as the many more relatives and friends that Olga lovingly touched during her lifetime. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and St. Mary's Funeral Choir members. The cross bearer was Izibella Bryksa and the epistle reader was Violet Schwitzer. Members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League participated in an honour guard in respect to Olga. Words of remembrance were shared in a eulogy by Brian Pozniak. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Mike Bryksa, Dave Bryksa, Hayden Pozniak, Tammie / Emerson Park, Kylie Carstairs, Colby Buck, Brayden Buck and Ajay Bryksa serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Olga may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec St., Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Eternal Memory Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, December 28th, 2021 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 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 Olga Pozniak August 22, 1942 - December 21, 2021 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