Obituary of Donald Blishchak

BLISHCHAK - Donald Blishchak of Yorkton, formerly of the Fenwood district, beloved husband of Mariya Blishchak entered eternal rest on April 28, 2021. He was 83 years of age. Donald was born on March 11, 1938 in the Fenwood district, a son to Nick and Rosie (Teslak) Blishchak. He grew up and lived on the farm in the Fenwood district except for a short time working in a brick plant in Regina. Donald loved the farm and the life it offered. He served as councillor and also for one term as reeve in the RM of Garry. Donald married the love of his life, Mariya in 1996. In 2006 they sold the farm and moved to Yorkton. There he acquired a whole new circle of friends in his job as a Walmart Greeter. He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Rosie, infant sister Gladys and sister Elizabeth Mergen. He is survived by his beloved wife Mariya, sister Victoria (Dmytro) Zaharia, brother-in-law George Mergen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Monday, May 3, 2021 and the Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, both at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Leonid Malkov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and choir members. The epistle reader was Judy du Chalard and the crossbearer was Pam Kays. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Lionel Woytas, Allan Dzuba, Barney Solomon, Darrell Zaharia, Brad Berrns and Dan du Chalard serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Donald may be made to a Charity of Choice as gifts of remembrance, Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com Xpuctoc Bockpec! Christ is Risen! Service Details. Prayers Monday, May 3rd, 2021 | 7:00pm When: Monday, May 3rd, 2021 7:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Funeral Liturgy Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 | 1:00pm When: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 1:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 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 Donald Blishchak March 11, 1938 - April 28, 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