Obituary of Freddy Senchuk
The family of Freddy Senchuk of Yorkton sadly announce his passing on June 8, 2025. Freddy was 70 years of age.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday June 20th at 2:00 p.m. from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating.
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Memorial donations may be made to the Kinsmen Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 6A8 or The Allan Blair Cancer Lodge, 4101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK. S4T 7T1 as gifts of remembrance.
Glenn Matthew Senchuk, was born on November 28, 1954, the third child and first son of John and Betty, who were both thrilled to have a baby boy join the family. Glenn grew up on Victoria Avenue, spending his days playing with neighbourhood families and getting involved in hockey and baseball – activities that ignited his lifelong passion for sports (despite his questionable taste in teams). When some of his family moved to BC, Glenn stayed behind in Yorkton. Being a teenager, he relied on friends and remaining family, which earned him the moniker, ‘Freddy the Freeloader.’ The name stuck, and so did the friends, many of whom were friends for life.
Freddy lived in several cities, where he explored and developed a variety of trades and skills, including welding, drywall installation, greens keeping, and truck driving. Some of his favorite activities were fishing, golfing, hunting and binge watching a good movie or TV show. He kept a serious rating journal; it was tough to get a 5-star rating from him! As an adult, Freddy loved his dogs Dillon and Jake, and later on enjoyed the freedom of cats. All of Freddy’s friends were like extended family to him. He loved them all and many memories were shared (if they could remember them in the morning). He always looked forward to holiday and family gatherings, and in recent years, he became famous for showing up with 10 pounds of peeled, uncooked potatoes – just 10 minutes before supper was about to be served.
If you ever wanted to find Freddy, all you had to do was follow the sound of a Harley roaring down the open road. He lived for the freedom of the ride, the wind in his face, and the brotherhood that came with every mile. Freddy didn't just ride—he lived on two wheels. He made countless trips to Sturgis, not just for the rally, but for the memories, the laughter, and the friends who became family along the way. His spirit was as bold and untamed as the highways he loved. When we remember Freddy, we’ll picture him cruising into the horizon, smiling, with the sun setting behind him—forever riding free.
Freddy faced unimaginable challenges with strength and courage, enduring a double lung transplant and countless complications along the way. His determination and resilience were truly inspiring. After a long and difficult journey, it was a triumph to see him return home one year later, finally free of the oxygen tanks he once relied on. He was so thankful for Kenny and the various family members who supported him during his recovery. His story is a powerful reminder of hope, perseverance, and the will to keep fighting. He faced his recent cancer diagnosis with the same outlook – through it all, and even in his final days, he kept repeating, “I’m okay,” and, “Stay strong,” offering reassurance to everyone around him.
Holding cherished memories of Freddy in their hearts is his beloved family: Sister Leah (Merv) Cushman and their daughters Amber Cushman, Sarah (Mike) Kozel: (Parker and Paige). Sister Marlene Protz and her daughters Shawna Protz (Fred): Jesse; Daniel and Kelly; and Joedy (Mike) Hammer. Sister Gail (Dave) Kluk, and their daughters Nikki Kluk, Dana (Curtis) Rhinas: (Rhett). Brother Ken (Sherri) Senchuk. Freddy was predeceased by his dad John in 1983, and his mom Elizabeth “Betty” in 2023.
We’ll always remember his voice, his laughter, and his favorite words — 'Who loves ya?' Well, Freddy, we all do…” As he always said at the end of every phone call: 'Say goodbye.' So now, with love and gratitude, we do. Goodbye, Freddy - you will always be missed, forever remembered, and never forgotten.
