Obituary of Joseph Markewich

Joseph Markewich of Yorkton, formerly of the Norquay district entered eternal rest on February 19, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Joseph was born on February 2, 1924 on the family farm south of Norquay to John and Anastasia Markewich. On September 26, 1959, Joseph was united in marriage to Margaret Zawatsky. They made their homestead on the family farm south of Norquay. His life was dedicated to hard work as a farmer. Joseph was a loving husband and devoted father to son Ron. After moving to Yorkton he worked for the City of Yorkton and remained in the job until he retired at age 65. Although Joseph had no particular hobby in retirement he greatly enjoyed working in the garden & canning. He also enjoyed the serenity of luring in a fish and getting together with friends for an evening of card playing. A couple of times a season, friends and family would pick him up to go to wild mushroom picking. Rubber boots in tow - almost always came back with wild mushrooms and wood ticks! Joseph was thrilled when Ron and Debbi became parents to 3 beautiful children; Kyle, Delayne and Riley. Joseph finally became a Gido and was especially excited when he became a Great-Gido to grandson Jack. The grandchildren and great grandchild will always hold their Gido dear to them and treasure the memory of their Gido captured in conversations and priceless photos of special moments on their lives. Joseph always made sure the friends he met on his journey laughed or smiled while spending time with him. He left good marks on the sand of time. Dad, Gido - you will be greatly missed. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Ron (Debbi). He also leaves to cherish his memory grandchildren; Kyle (Courtney), Delayne (Ryan) Westberg and Riley; great grandchild Jack Westberg. He is also survived by his sisters; Olga, Sophie (John) Knittig, Veronica Sikorski; brothers; Nick (Jane), Metro (Nettie) as well as extended family, Melvin Yaganiski, Betty Markewich, Jean Markewich and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret; parents John and Anastasia, sisters Anne Roshka, Mary Dutcheshen, Elizabeth Starosta, Helen Yaganiski, brothers; Paul, Steve, William, Michael, sister-in-law Anne Markewich, brothers-in-law John Roshka, Walter Dutcheshen, Walter Starosta, Michael Cherewyk and Harry Dmuchowski. Prayers were held on Monday, February 25, 2019 and Requiem Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn and members of the parish choir. The cross bearer was Karen Adams and the epistle reader was Kyle Markewich, Debbi Markewich, Delayne Westberg, Jack Westberg and Courtney Markewich were named as honourary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ron Markewich, Ryan Westberg, Kyle Markewich, Randy Shewchuk, Riley Markewich and Terry Shewchuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Mary's Church as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Prayers Monday, February 25th, 2019 | 7:00pm When: Monday, February 25th, 2019 7:00pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Requiem Divine Liturgy Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 | 10:00am When: Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9