Obituary of Paul Vincent Spilchen

SPILCHEN - Paul Spilchen of the Orcadia district passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on June 30, 2021 at 76 years of age. Paul Vincent Spilchen was born at the Yorkton Union Hospital on September 9, 1944 to Nick & Pearl (Stefanyshen) Spilchen. The family lived in the Whitesand District until 1945. He grew up on the family farm in the Orcadia District and received his education there. In 1962, he started working for a contractor in Yorkton during the summer months and also worked part- time for local farmers. During this time, he lived with his brother Henry as they bached together for a few years. In 1968, he started working at Morris Industries where he was employed for 35 years and lived with his parents in Yorkton. Paul then moved back to the farm in the Orcadia District where he lived on his own. When he retired in 2003, he enjoyed gardening and good company. In his younger days he enjoyed curling, horseshoes, fishing and snowmobiling. He enjoyed watching sports like hockey, baseball and curling on TV and was also a beloved Yorkton Terrier and Boston Bruins fan. Paul was predeceased by his parents Nick and Pearl; brothers Mike, Pete, Steve, George and sister Madeline. Stepbrothers: Metro, John, Fred and Bill; stepsisters: Marie, Pauline, Annie and Katie. He is survived by his brother Henry (Shirley) of Orcadia; sister-in-law Pauline Spilchen of Yorkton and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Yevhen Zadorozhnyi, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and assisted by choir members. A eulogy was presented by Michelle Spilchen. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Darcy Spilchen, Brian Spilchen, Brandon Spilchen, Terry Spilchen, Walter Spilchen and Barry Herman serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in Paul's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com