Obituary of Tony Calanchie

CALANCHIE - George Mervin (Tony) Calanchie was born on October 15, 1938 and passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021 at the age of 82. Tony was born in Yorkton to parents, Margaret (Dvernichuk) and George Calanchie, of Calder, Saskatchewan. Tony lived in Calder for most of his life, where he worked in his Dad's grocery store and drove school bus for many years. In 1974, Tony and his brother, Barry, took over the family grocery store, which they continued to operate for 29 years before moving to Yorkton in 2003. Through the years, Tony played baseball, hockey and fastball. He was also a very good curler, demonstrated by his numerous boxes of trophies, and he was an amazing pool player. He was an avid Saskatchewan Roughriders fan, holding season tickets for many years and attending numerous Grey Cup games throughout Canada. He was also a loyal Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Dodgers fan. Tony was also a member of Calder's Board of Trade and the Calder Rec Board for many years. Until his move to Yorkton, Tony resided with Barry and his wife Deb and happily took part in raising their children, Drew, Brett and Logan. Tony always looked forward to attending, volunteering and participating in all their various activities and special events. When Tony wasn't behind the counter at the store, you would be sure to find him at a hockey rink, baseball diamond or out for a cup of coffee surrounded by friends and family. After retiring and his move to Yorkton, he was Logan's number one fan, never missing any of his baseball or hockey games, whether in Yorkton or on the road. Tony was predeceased by his mother in 1970, father in 1989, his brothers-in-law Wollie Oliowski, in 1977, and Bill Rohatensky, in 2002, nephews, Blair Rohatensky, in 1997, and Wayne Rohatensky, in 2020. He leaves to cherish his memory: Sister, Marie Rohatensky, niece, April Rohatensky, great-niece, Fawn (Sean) Sullivan and Scarlett, great-nephew, Zane Rohatensky, and his family, Silas and Sawyer, great-nephew, Dr. Mitchell (Steph) Rohatensky, great-niece, Madison (Keaton) Rohatensky, nephew, Greg (Jody) Rohatensky and their family, Ryan (Ashley) and Tyler; Sister, Marge Oliowski, nephew, Warren Oliowski, and niece, Wendy (Cary) Schuler, and their family Justin, Jenna and Joel; Brother, Barry (Deb) Calanchie, nephew, Drew (Steph) Calanchie and their family, Lawson and Livi, niece, Brett Calanchie, and nephew, Logan Calanchie. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 8th 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day officiating. Wendy Schuler read the 23rd Psalm, Brett Calanchie gave the family tribute. Music played was 'He's Not Heavy, He's My Brother', 'If I Can Dream', and 'Country Roads'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Matthew with Logan Calanchie serving as the urnbearer. Memorials in Tony's name may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Monday, March 8th, 2021 11:00am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Tony Calanchie October 15, 1938 - February 27, 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