Obituary of Catherine Woloschuk

WOLOSCHUK - Catherine, a very humble and gracious lady, passed away peacefully on April 30 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 94. Catherine was born near Wroxton, Saskatchewan in 1924 and was the eldest of five children. Catherine attended Brandon school, completed grades 9 and 10 by correspondence and grades 11 and 12 at the Kamsack Collegiate. She went on to Normal School in Regina to begin her teacher training. Due to a shortage of teachers Catherine was requested to take her first teaching position prior to completing the program. She began teaching in 1942 at Hunter's Hill School near Clair, Saskatchewan where she taught grades 1-10. In 1944 Catherine returned to school, attended Mohyla Institute in Saskatoon and completed her teacher training. It was at Mohyla Institute where Catherine developed a dedication to her Ukrainian heritage and Orthodox faith. She was a firm believer in nurturing the spiritual self in order to have a proper life balance. After completing her teacher training Catherine taught in Stornoway, Parkerview and Pebble Lake School where she taught multiple grades in a one room school house. Catherine's annual Christmas concerts were always a highlight for both the students and the parents. It was in 1945 when Catherine was teaching at Geddes School near Stornoway that she met Norman Woloschuk. Two years later Catherine and Norman were united in marriage at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Canora, Saskatchewan. After they were married Catherine continued to teach and in 1960 Catherine and Norman moved to Sturgis, Saskatchewan where they owned and operated the Sturgis Hotel. In 1962 they moved to Yorkton where Catherine resumed teaching. Catherine completed her teaching career at Simpson School in Yorkton where she taught for 20 years. Catherine believed in the value of education and was truly a life-long educator helping others to achieve their educational goals. In addition to her career as a teacher Catherine also provided after school instruction in the Ukrainian language and promoted the Ukrainian culture at every opportunity. In her retirement years Catherine also taught English to new Canadians who immigrated from Ukraine. Catherine and Norman were long time members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton and were very active in the church community, especially the choir. Catherine was a very devoted adherent and honorary life member of the local Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada (Olena Pchilka Branch) and honorary life member of the Saskatchewan Provincial Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada and served as the provincial president from 1984-1986. Catherine was also very active with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and in 2009 was the recipient of the Nation Builder's Community Recognition Award for her meritorious contribution in the area of Cultural Preservation and Development. After many years of independent living in Yorkton Catherine moved in 2013 to Ilarion Residence in Saskatoon where she enjoyed life until her recent passing. Her granddaughter and great grandchildren held a special place in Catherine's heart. She was a very loving and proud Baba. To many family and friends Catherine was affectionally known as Kay and to the younger generation as "Baba Kay."Catherine was predeceased by her parents Dmytro and Maryna (Podollan) Werboweski and her husband Norman (1981). As well, she was predeceased by brothers Peter and his wife Sylvia, Edward and his wife Ruth; sister Eleanor and her husband Albert and in-laws Marge Wiley, Metro and Anne Woloschuk, Peter and Mary Woloschuk, Maurice and Anne Sorokan, Mary Woloschuk and nephews Ervin, Patrick, Ken and Boris. Catherine will be lovingly remembered by her son Wayne (Lesia) of Calgary, granddaughter Alicia (Bradley) of Calgary and two precious grandchildren, Bentley and Everly. Catherine will also be dearly missed by her brother Norman and his wife Regina and sister-in-law Irene along with numerous nieces, nephews and her many friends. A Prayer service was held on Sunday evening May 5th and the funeral service on Monday, May 6th 2019, all from the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Saskatoon. Very Rev. Archpriest Peter Wasylenko officiated with responses led by George Hupka. MaryAnn Trischuk was the Crossbearer. The Ukrainian Orthodox Women's Association - Hanka Romannchych Branch served as Honor Guard. Casketbearers were Andrew Kasowski, Greg Sorokan, Bradley Lesack, Dr. Bernie Trischuk, Dr. Steven Zacharuk and Tim Michayluk. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Prayers Sunday, May 5th, 2019 | 7:00pm When: Sunday, May 5th, 2019 7:00pm Location: All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Saskatoon Address: 2616 Louise St. SASKATOON, SK S7J 0P3 Funeral Service When: Monday, May 6th, 2019 10:00am Location: All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Saskatoon Address: 2616 Louise St. SASKATOON, SK S7J 0P3 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK