Obituary of Linda Mae Diane Kowalyshen

The family of Linda Kowalyshen, of Yorkton and formerly of Peace River, AB, sadly announce her passing on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was 58 years of age. Due to health restrictions a Family Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 20th with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The interment will follow in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Relatives and friends wishing to support the family virtually may do so by clicking the link below anytime after 12:45pm on Thursday. https://www.facebook.com/pg/yourfamilylikeapartofours/videos Memorials in memory of Linda may be made to S.I.G.N. for Mental Health Supports 83 North St, Yorkton, SK S3N 0G9 as gifts of remembrance. Linda Mae Diane Kowalyshen was born to Metro and Mary Kowalyshen (nee Wakarchuk) in Yorkton, SK on September 3, 1962. She was the younger sister of Sherry, Donald, and Christine, and older sister of Gary. She was raised on the family farm and original homestead north of Rhein, Saskatchewan. Linda attended Rhein Elementary School and graduated from Yorkton Regional High School with honours. After graduation, she was the first in her family to attend university at the University of Regina. Linda convocated with a degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Then, she worked in Yorkton at the Psychiatric Centre for 7 years. From there, she ventured to Peace River, Alberta, where she continued to work in her field at the Peace River Correctional Centre. Linda retired from her position there in 2018, and moved back to Yorkton to be back with her family in 2020. Linda spent her life caring for others in her career and personal life. She welcomed her sister, Sherry, and niece and nephew, Sabrina and Jamie, to live with her periodically throughout her years in Peace River. Also, she was in a long-term common-law relationship with Gerald Paradoski, who unfortunately predeceased her. Linda is survived by her mother, Mary, and her siblings, Sherry, Donald, Christine (Les), and Gary, as well as her nephews and nieces, Jamie (Anna) and Sabrina (Jordan), Kyle (Tara) and Joshua (Kelsey), and Sarah (Eric), Jessica (Justin), and Wyatt (Maddy). She was also Great-Aunt to Quinton (Trina), Maddox, Harper, Drake, Raina, Paxton, and Knighton. Linda is also survived by her aunts, Pauline Semeniuk and Sylvia Korol, and many cousins. She was predeceased by her father, infant sister, Katherine, and grandparents. Service Details. Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Linda Kowalyshen September 3, 1962 - May 15, 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