Obituary of Ron Popowich

POPOWICH - It is with great sadness the family of Ronald Popowich of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of Edna announce his passing on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 74. Ron was the second child of Steve and Kay (nee Michalishen) Popowich and was born on February 13, 1946 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He was baptized at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton. Ron was raised on a farm in the Phonehill District, and attended Phonehill school from grades 1-8. Grades 9 and 10 were at Yorkton Composite and 11 and 12 at St. Joe's College. Ron loved sports and had many awards in track and field. In high school he also played football. After high school Ron was employed with the Department of Highways as a surveyor for 30 years. He was transferred to Saskatoon with Highways where he met his future wife, Edna (nee Wick), and were married in October, 1972 at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Saskatoon. In 1974 he transferred back to Yorkton where they built their home on the farm and raised their only child Curtis. In adulthood his passions were fishing, golf and curling. Ron also enjoyed camping and canoeing on northern lakes. In the early 80's Ron also got his pilots license, something he has always wanted to do. For hobbies he also enjoyed blacksmithing, woodworking on his lathe, and building bird houses. Ron was also treasurer of Willowbrook Curling Rink for 40 years. In 1996 Ron retired from Highways and worked for farmers, drove school bus, was a guide on a hunt farm and worked at his brother's flax plant. While guiding at the hunt farm he also traveled to trade shows all over the United States. He was never one to sit and do nothing, he liked to be busy. In retirement Ron and Edna also enjoyed traveling and went to several European countries, British Isles, Caribbean Islands, Central America and Mexico several times. He also traveled to all the provinces and Yukon Territory, Newfoundland being a favorite place. In May of 2018 Ron and Edna moved into Yorkton and Curtis moved to the farm. Ron was predeceased by his father, Steve in 1983; his mother, Kay in 2009; a niece, Tamela Baker in 1973; sister, Marlene Baker in 2005; brother-in-law, Lynn Baker in 2008. Ron is survived by his wife Edna of 47 years and son Curtis. He is also survived by his brothers, Dennis (Judy) of Yorkton; Terry (Ann), children Michael (Lana), Kellsey, Bailey (Kurtis), all of Yorkton; niece, Carla Nicholls of Regina and nephew, Trevor (Laurel) Baker of Yorkton. Prayers were held on Monday, October 12, 2020 and the Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 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 cross bearer was Bailey Decker and the epistle reader was Trevor Baker. Serving as honourary bearers were Ron Mehling, Doug Cursons, George Mehling, Lyle Wick, Robert Larson and Don Mooney. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Brent Cursons, Kelly Fiege, Trevor Baker, Jacob Baker, Michael Popowich and Kyle Krasowski serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Knights of Columbus, #5182 - Food Bank Program as gifts of remembrance. Eternal Memory Service Details. Prayers Monday, October 12th, 2020 | 7:00pm When: Monday, October 12th, 2020 7:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Service When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Ron Popowich February 13, 1946 - October 8, 2020 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