Obituary of Mike Baranesky

Mike Baranesky, beloved husband of Betty, passed away on May 18th at the Yorkton Hospital. He was 84 years of age. Mike was the second oldest child of Metro and Lena (Chocorlan) Baranesky. He was born April 7, 1937 and attended Chiselhurst and Parkerview Schools. He remained and helped on the family farm until 1955. He went to work in Regina and in the Spring of 1957 he went to a Red Lake ON Gold Mine where he worked for 6 years. He came back to Parkerview in the Spring of 1963 and shortly thereafter started working at the Theodore Co-op. On July 24, 1965 he married Betty Minken and began their life together living in Yorkton and Theodore. He took up employment at the Yorkton Co-op Service station for a short time and then decided to start a new career being an electrician. After working 3 years as an electrician, Mike became employed at Yorkton Co-op in Theodore where he worked his way up to management until 1982. In May 1971 they purchased the original Minken homestead in Theodore and began farming. Mike and Betty were blessed with 2 children, Ian and Laura. Mike came from a very musical family and spent many hours entertaining and bringing enjoyment to all. He was a member of three different bands and traveled from place to place sharing his talents on the fiddle, guitar and voice. Throughout his life he performed at countless venues from Variety shows, Centre of the Arts, and many weddings and dances. In 2010 Mike was honoured with a Legendary Achievement award from the Ukrainian Musician Hall of Fame in Manitoba. In Jan. 1993 he began as manager of Theodore Housing Authority until 2006. He also served as a director for 18 years for the Yorkton Co-op. Mike's passion was his music both country and Ukrainian, he also enjoyed gardening and joining in perogy pinching with the ladies, and dancing until his dementia took over. Together Mike and Betty spent many hours volunteering in the community, janitor of the Rec. Complex, and looking after Theodore United Church. Even with Mike's dementia they entertained together with Don & Friends band at many nursing homes, and senior places. Mike was predeceased by two children in infancy; his parents; sister Victoria; brothers Martin and Bill; Betty's parents (Alex & Katie Minken); sister-in-law (Gloria Baranesky) and niece Bunny Kreklewetz; and sister-in law Violet Minken. He leaves to celebrate his life his loving wife Betty; son Ian; daughter Laura (Rob); grandchildren Poppy and Oliver; brothers Peter, Alex (Rose), sister-in-law Anna Baranesky, brother-in-law Gordon Minken (Vivianne); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 25th 2021 from the Theodore United Church with Rev. Catherine Pace officiating. Music was provided by pianist, Carla Madsen, and violinist Ryan Zuchkan. The interment followed in the Theodore Cemetery with casketbearers Ian, Johnny and Alex Baranesky, Amil & Kelly Minken, and Roberto Morais. Service Details. Service Location: Theodore United Church Address: 18 Christopher St. THEODORE, SK S0A 4C0 Interment Location: Theodore Cemetery Address: RM of Insinger 275, General Delivery THEODORE, SK S0A 4C0 Visitation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mike Baranesky April 7, 1937 - May 18, 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