Obituary of Nellie Koroluk

KOROLUK - Mr. Nellie Koroluk, beloved wife of the late Mike T. Koroluk passed away at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on February 3rd, 2019 at the age of 95. Nellie was born at the family farm on December 25, 1923. She was one of fourteen children born to John and Mary (Chepil) Wlasichuk. Nellie grew up on the family farm in the Hamton/Rhein area where she attended Vionne School. Being one of the oldest daughters, Nellie was responsible for helping cook meals. She loved to bake and quite often had to hide some of the cookies to ensure there were some left for the rest of the family. She enjoyed playing ball and was very active and described as one of the fastest runners around. She spent time at her siblings' farms often helping with stooking hay and with harvest. She enjoyed helping out her family and working together. Nellie met Mike Koroluk, the love of her life, and after dating for several years, they married on November 9, 1947. They resided at the family homestead where they welcomed their first born, Judy. They then moved to the RM of Sliding Hills where they built the family farm and welcomed Jerry, Adrian, Bradley and Candace. Nellie worked together with Mike to develop the family farm that included growing various crops and raising livestock. Nellie raised chickens and involved the entire family when it came time to harvesting them. She enjoyed gardening, especially planting her flowers and tending to her vegetables to provide homegrown food for the family. Nellie loved to cook for her family and friends, and no one left her kitchen table hungry. Tradition was important to Nellie as she passed on authentic Ukrainian recipes to her family. Nellie and Mike travelled to Hawaii and several parts of Canada and the US, which she enjoyed very much. When they retired to Rhein from the farm, Nellie became involved with the local New Horizons Senior Citizen Centre. She was also an active member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and pinched many perogies and baked many pies at the Rhein Grand Hall. Nellie was also a member of the Senior slow pitch ball team and the local Kitchen band, often travelling to local communities to entertain, which she thoroughly enjoyed and also enjoyed playing horseshoes often travelling to tournaments to play. Living in Rhein provided Nellie with independence, as she was often seen riding her bicycle to attend various events. Nellie suffered a stroke in August of 1998, for which her husband Mike, took on the role as caregiver. He was devoted to her and eventually they moved to Yorkton and resided at the Bentley in Yorkton where they lived for 7 years. As Nellie's health declined, she became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Nellie is predeceased by her husband Mike, her brothers Peter, Tony, Ted, Metro, Harvey, Billy, her sisters, Annie (Kereluk), Effie (Cymbalisty), Pauline (Demchuk), Rose (Babiuk), and Mary (Holowatuk). Nellie is survived by her children, Judy (Don) Teniuk; Jerry (Louise) Koroluk; Adrian (Carleen) Koroluk; Bradley (Rhonda) Koroluk; Candace (Derryl) Tendler. Grandchildren/Great Grandchildren: Jason (Pearl) Teniuk (Rhyse and Rylan Teniuk); Cory (Bonnie) Teniuk (Jordan and Austin Teniuk); Rachel (Dave) Binsfeld (Emma and Lyvia Binsfeld); Johnna (Ryan) Janzen; Jarett Koroluk (Kristen Kosar); Shantelle Koroluk (Andy Katzberg) (Kaeden Koroluk); Derek (Michelle) Koroluk (Felix and Ruby Koroluk); Tyler (Melissa) Koroluk (Jack Koroluk); Tegan (Shamus) Lee; Mikaela and Noah Rein-Koroluk; Travis Tendler; Baylee (Garrett) Byl. Brother Mike (Gloria) Wlasichuk, Sister Alice Landstad as well as numerous family members. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 and the Funeral Service on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Rod Luciuk of St. Mark's Orthodox Church officiating. The cantor was Bob Rohr and the cross bearer was Rachel Binsfeld. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jason Teniuk, Cory Teniuk, Jarett Koroluk, Derek Koroluk, Tyler Koroluk and Travis Tendler serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Nellie may be made to the Health Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Friday, February 8th, 2019 10:30am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK