Obituary of Olga Stupak
Olga Stupak (née Doskoch) was born to Demko and Maria (née Demkiw) Doskoch on November 9, 1932, on the family farm near Ukraina, Manitoba.
Mom’s early years were spent on the family farm near Ukraina, alongside her six siblings. It was there she developed her lifelong work ethic, deep love of family, and strong religious faith that guided her throughout her life.
Mom attended Ferley School in the small community of Ukraina — a tiny town with just two stores, a railway station, a hall, a school, and a church. As a young girl, she would babysit at Aunty Jean’s before heading off to school.
At just 14 years old, she left home and moved to Dauphin, Manitoba, where she worked at an egg processing plant, carefully inspecting eggs to ensure they were safe and clean. Around the age of 17, she moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan, where she found work in a local restaurant. It was there she met the love of her life, John Stupak.
Mom and dad were married on May 8, 1951, and together they built a family of seven children. Over the years, they moved to various towns as work opportunities arose. She spent five years operating an adding machine in the coolers at Yorkton’s Poultry Processing Plant, while dad traveled throughout the province working for J.H. Ashdowns.
They eventually purchased a hardware store in Minnedosa, Manitoba, later moving to Lafleche, Saskatchewan, and eventually returning to Yorkton.
Mom was a true go-getter and a remarkably talented cook. She worked at the Yorkton Holiday Inn, Gladstone Inn, Nicky’s Restaurant, and other establishments, earning a reputation for her warm hospitality and delicious home-style meals.
In 1987, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing the Mediterranean Restaurant in Yorkton, becoming owner and head chef of her own establishment. It quickly became known as the place to go for breakfast. With her home cooking and welcoming spirit, she built a thriving business that she proudly operated until her retirement.
In retirement, she poured her energy into her passions — gardening, spending time with her children and grandchildren, helping friends, and faithfully serving at church functions.
Later in life, she required additional daily care and became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where she was well cared for. Even there, she remained very active and full of spirit. She loved helping others whenever she could and was known for racing people down the hallway with her walker, always with a sparkle in her eye and a smile on her face.
Mom passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 93.
She was predeceased by her parents, Demko and Maria; her beloved husband, John, daughter Fran, son Dale, great grandson Jackson, her father-in-law Fred Stupak, mother-in-law Pauline, brothers Alex, Johnny, and Bill; and sister Jean.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons Alan, Bryan (Sharron), Gary (Christine), and Eric (Laurie ), her daughter Candice (Vern), daughter-in-law Sandra, grandchildren Cory, Chris (Tara), Alanna (Todd), David, Samantha (Chris), Christian, Kerri, Robert, Devin (Brittney), Micayla, Mya, Justin (Amanda), Tori (Don), Gauge, Peyton (Colton), Mackenzie , and Noah, many great grandchildren, special friend John, her sisters Ann Burla, and Iris Campbell, sister in laws Doreen (Bob), Olga (Paul), and Mary, many nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
Mom’s life was one of strength, faith, hard work, and devotion to family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, laughter, and the warmth of a kitchen that always felt like home.
Special thanks to all the staff at the Yorkton District Nursing Home - Melody Manor, and Weber house.
