Obituary of Madelyn Zawerucka
The family of the late Madelyn Zawerucka of Yorkton sadly announce her passing on July 27, 2025. Madelyn was born in Canora on February 22, 1932 to Metro and Katherine (Kratchkowski) Koroluk, the sixth of eight children. She grew up on the family homestead north of Hyas.
Madelyn was predeceased by her husband Paul; son Reginald, parents Metro and Katherine; her siblings Mihaleena (in early childhood), Lillian, Metro, Gust, Verna, Peter and Katherine; brothers-in-law Pete Steranko, Mike Doroschuk, Mike Lazaruk and the late Paul Kowch
Madelyn and Paul were married on December 31, 1957. Together they raised four children. They lived at Hyas until moving to Yorkton in 1973. Once they moved to Yorkton, Madelyn obtained her grade 12 at the Yorkton Regional High School. She worked as a dietary aid at the Yorkton Union Hospital. Madelyn was a member of the Citizen on Patrol Program (COPP). She enjoyed her experiences with the organization and had a great deal of respect for RCMP and firefighters.
Madelyn was a devoted mother who raised her children to work hard and be respectful and unselfish. She helped them with their schoolwork and sewed clothes, costumes, grad dresses and bridesmaid dresses. Madelyn encouraged her children to pursue any sport they might choose. She ensured that they went to school every weekday and Sunday School and church every Sunday.
Madelyn and Paul spent many hours making their cabin at Crystal Lake what it is today. Madelyn built a rock wall behind the cabin, behind woodstove and the fire pit by the beach. She never thought of anything as being hard work. She loved the work that she did. She always had a smile on her face as she went about her projects. Madelyn had a wide variety of interests including curling, golfing, gardening, quilting, knitting, crocheting and sewing.
Madelyn enjoyed going for coffee at the old A & W and the last few years at the DQ where she met her new coffee friends who always made her day.
Madelyn will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her three children, son, Dennis (Judy) and their family: Dale and family, Darren (Jen) and their children, Dazza and Venice and daughter Joanna (Dieter) and their sons, Hayden and Finn; her daughter, Donna (Robert); her son Jason (Shawna) and their children, Shalaine (Shane) and their children Harlen and Tommy and daughter Bryanne (Stefan). Sisters in law Nellie, Vickey, Loretta, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday Augst 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. from Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre, with Reverend Deborah Smith officiating.
The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care.
