Obituary of Phyllis Stanicki

STANICKI - Phyllis Stanicki of Yorkton, beloved wife of George, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 16, 2019. Phyllis was born in Canora, SK on February 2, 1942, to William Chobotar and Mary Zaharia. She grew up on the farm before moving to Canora. She got her first job as a waitress at the Maple Leaf Restaurant. In October of 1960, Phyllis married George Stanicki and they started their life together. They moved to Yorkton, SK to a house on Maple Avenue and started their family in 1964. They later moved to their next house on 4th Avenue North to raise their four children. George regularly traveled for work so Phyllis was kept busy running the home, looking after the kids and volunteering at the church. She was an active member of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton. As a member, she volunteered many hours cooking and catering hall events, and working bingos. She belonged to the Olena Pchilka Women's Association and held the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Bazaar Committee Chair. She took pride in organizing the making of kolachi, paska, perogies and Easter eggs (pysanky). Phyllis was known throughout the province for her artistry and was asked to give her pysanky to the Western Premier's who were at a conference in Yorkton. Her egg was later put on display at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in the library. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents - William and Mary Chobotar, sister and brother in law - Audrey and George Samuels, twin brothers - John and Orest, brother - Dave , step mother - Dora , half brother - Steve, half sister - Marussia, granddaughter - Samantha Stanicki, In laws - Peter and Nellie Stanicki. Phyllis will be missed by her loving husband, George (Slawko), daughters Sharon and Donna (Gordon), and sons Allen and Brian (Cindy). Her grandchildren included Erik Zawislak (Katelyn Hordichuk), Lesia Zawislak (Jackson Campbell), Devin and Stephanie Stanicki and Natasha Stanicki. She also leave behind her great grandchildren Kai Franks - Zawislak and Elaina Stanicki. She will also be missed by her sisters Ann and Armand Kurulak, Doris and Bob Goretzky, and sisters-in law Marge Chobotar and Sonia and Harold Sokyrka. A Visitation for Family and Friends was held on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The Funeral Service was on Monday, October 21, 2019 also in the church with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna and Rev. Fr. Nicholas Orest Rauliuk (cousin) officiating. The cantor was Yvonne Panchuk, assisted by members of the Parish Choir. The Crossbearer was Natasha Stanicki. Erik Zawislak, Devin Stanicki, Lesia Zawislak, Gordon Zawislak, Jack Campbell and Harold Sokyrka served as casket bearers and Elsie Bilan, Irene Kobylka, Joanne Zawislak, Dorothy Denesyk, Rose Marchinko, Phyllis Pasichnyk, Ruby Pedde and Eleanor Yasinsky were the honorary bearers. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cardiac Care Unit in the Regina General Hospital as gifts of remembrance. Online condolences may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com