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- Nick Huska Obituary
Nikolas Stanley Huska was born on October 3, 1938, to John and Anne (Cherewyk) Huska at their home North East of Norquay. He was one of eleven children in the family.
Nick loved being outside and helping on the farm. He attended school in Norquay until Grade 11 and then worked various jobs in construction and on the railroad.
In 1962, at his sister Pauline's wedding, he met the love of his life, Rose Andrusiak. They married on October 26, 1963, and lived in his parent's summer kitchen for the first year. They then moved to Prince George, BC, where he worked construction. In 1966 they moved back to Norquay and started their farm North of Norquay. As these events were happening, they welcomed their first daughter, Sandra in 1964 and Denise in 1966. In 1970 another daughter, Nicole was born, and in 1973 the birth of their son, Mark, completed their family.
In 1972 they bought their first milk cows and started shipping cream, eventually becoming dairy farmers. They continued with dairy until 1997 when they started growing beef cattle. They did this until 2007. Nick and Rose worked hard on the farm and on their yard. They always made time for family, friends and faith. They were active members of the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church and served many terms on the church executive. Nick loved going caroling at Christmas time, and sang in the choir weekly.
Nick's extended family was important to him. There were often family gatherings and sing songs, and several nephews learned what hard work was by helping Nick for the summer. Nick was very social and was a regular at the coffee shop in town until he could no longer drive.
Nick faced much adversity in his life- the loss of his brother, Ben was devastating. The loss of an eye in 1963, and bouts of back pain through the years presented challenges. Farming came with its own set backs as well. He faced these challenges with courage and resilience, and made the best of whatever situation he faced. His positive attitude was notable throughout his whole life.
Nick lived on the farm until 2011, as Rose passed away the year before and he felt it best to move in to town. He bought his little house and enjoyed gardening and taking on many DIY projects.
Nick and Rose celebrated the weddings of all four of their children and were blessed with 12 grandchildren, and eventually 3 great-grandchildren. He loved their visits and very much enjoyed hearing about their milestones and spending time with them.
He lived in his house until July of this year when he moved to Long Term Care in Norquay. He enjoyed the company and appreciated the staff there and was happy to have a chance to socialize with the other residents and visitors.
Nick passed away on October 4, 2024, the day after his 86th birthday.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rose; parents John and Anne; siblings, Vera, Luba, Joe, Ben and Dan; in-laws, Peter and Nellie Andrusiak, sisters-in-law, Sylvia, Ophelia, Beverly and brothers-in-law, Onufrey, Andrew, Joe, John, Garth, and Ray.
He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters, Sandra (Danny) Turta, Denise(Randal) Joseph, Nicole(Richard) Stefanyshyn, and his son Mark(Mandy); his grandchildren, Katherine(Joe), Anthony(Lianne), Danielle(Cale), Jaxon, Zackery, Robert, Joseph, Victoria, Nikolas, Rebecca, Brooke(Mason) and Jake. Also missing him are his sisters Nadia, Pauline, Sylvia and Yvonne and his brother David, brother-in-law Mike, and the many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Liturgy was held on October 9, 2024 from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Norquay, with Very Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac as Celebrant. Nikolas Stefanyshyn was the cross bearer. The eulogy was read by Jaxon Joseph and tributes were given by Katherine Makohoniuk, and Jake Huska. Interment followed in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery with Robert Stefanyshyn, Joseph Stefanyshyn, Victoria Stefanyshyn, Rebecca Stefanyshyn, Jaxon Joseph, Zackery Joseph, Jake Huska and Anthony Turta serving as casketbearers.
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