Arthur Gazdewich

1937 - 2015  (78 years)

• Name	Arthur Gazdewich
  Birth	25 Jun 1937	Hyas District, Saskatchewan, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Death	17 Nov 2015	Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
  Burial	23 Nov 2015	Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
  Person ID	I543	Yacyshen Family
  Last Modified	30 Apr 2020

  
  

  Father	John Gazdewich,   b. 1900   d. 1974 (Age 74 years)
  Mother	(Anne) Annie Romashenko,   b. 1908   d. 2007 (Age 99 years)
  Family ID	F22	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sylvia
  Children	1. B. Gazdewich   2. L. Gazdewich   3. C. Gazdewich   4. B. Gazdewich
  Family ID	F188	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Apr 2020

  
  

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  Obituary Arthur Gazdewich of Yorkton, beloved husband of Sylvia entered eternal life on November 17, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Arthur was born on June 25, 1937 in the Hyas district, the son of John and Annie (nee Romanshenko) Gazdewich. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Sylvia and four daughters Brenda (Allan) Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB, Loretta (Nickkie) Robak of Gilbert Plains, MB, Carolyn (Patrick) Kowalchuk of Willingdon, AB and Barb (Chris) Jardine of Vegreville, AB. He also leaves to cherish his memory eight grandchildren Shane (Shara) Sanko of Brandon, MB, Tyrone (Lindsay) Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB, Colby (Colleen Larocque) Robak of Brandon, MB, Colton (Shawna Blahy) Robak of Brandon, MB, Macarthur and Meagan Kowalchuk of Willingdon, AB and Avery and Dayne Jardine of Vegreville, AB; six great grandchildren Kaden, Grady and Beckham Sanko of Brandon, MB, Keara and Tiana Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB and Decklyn Robak of Brandon, MB. Arthur is survived by his sister Veronica Dutchak of Canora, brother Athen (Emily) Gazdewich of Yorkton, brother-in-law Michael Markewich of Regina and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, John & Annie; brother Eugene Gazdewich, sister Jean Markewich and brother-in-law Sam Dutchak. The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. and Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, St. Volodymyr Branch preceded the prayers. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & parish choir members. Serving as the cross bearer was Randy Markewich and as epistle reader was Dayne Jardine. Members of Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood participated in an Honour Guard. The Honourary Bearers were (Great Grandchildren), Kaden Sanko, Keara Sanko, Grady Sanko, Tiana Sanko, Beckham Sanko and Decklyn Robak. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with (Grandchildren) Shane Sanko, Colby Robak, Tyrone Sanko, Colton Robak, Macarthur Kowalchuk, Meagan Kowalchuk, Dayne Jardine and Avery Jardine serving as the casket bearers. Shane Sanko shared a eulogy following the memorial reception. Memorials honouring Arthur's life may be made to St. Mary's Church or the SK Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileyfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!