Maria Dranchuk

Family/Spouse: Peter Olynyk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: A. Grywacheski. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The family of the late Nestor Olynyk of Hyas, SK, announce his passing at home on December 24, 2017, at the age of 86 years.
Nestor was born on March 29, 1931 on the family farm south of Hyas, SK, to Peter and Maria (Dranchuk) Olynyk. The eldest of seven siblings, Nestor spent his early years on the family farm and attended Ulric School.
Later, the family moved to Hyas and Nestor started working with his father at the family service stations in Hyas, Stenen, and Bangor, and eventually running the garage in Hyas. As part of the business, he was the mechanic, issued SGI licenses and operated the STC bus stop.
In 1957, Nestor married Lydia Tymoschuk. They made their home in Hyas and were blessed with four children. In 1962, Nestor purchased land north of Hyas. Throughout his years, he was part of many community organizations, such as the Hyas Town Council, Hyas Housing Commission, Hyas Greek Orthodox Church, Crystal Lake Church Camp, and Dnipro Cemetery. Nestor was always quick to lend a hand in any way he could. After closing the garage and retiring in the 1990’s, Nestor enjoyed working on his land, gardening, going up north to the camp with his hunting buddies, fishing trips, and spending time with family, friends and his community. He had a passion for music, playing guitar and violin at weddings, dances, and events in his early years. He continued playing music throughout his life whenever the spirit moved him.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Nestor is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Maria; brothers, Modiste and Donald and brothers-in-law: Alphonse, Lorne and Mike. Left to mourn his passing are his children: Phyllis (Ernie) Mydan of Regina, SK, Taras (Sandra) of High Level, AB, Micheal (Cheryl) of Regina, SK, and Patricia (Jim) of Calgary, AB; grandchildren: Garrett, Nathan (Paige), Jeremy (Jess), Savannah (Nathan), Mathew (Heather), Catlin, Dalton, Travis (Kaylee) and Madison; great-grandchildren: David, Molly and Lilith; sisters: Sonia Grywacheski of Norquay, SK, Alice Polowich of Brankendale, BC, Ruth Cherneski of Regina, SK and Marie Hladun of Saskatoon, SK; sisters-in-law, Rose Olynyk of Winnipeg, MB and Christine Olynyk of Yorkton, SK; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
In Nestor’s honour, a Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. Interment followed at Dnipro Cemetery, two miles south of Hyas, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation (PO Box 3815, STN Industrial Park, Markham, ON, L3R 9Z9) or to a Charity of Donor’s Choice, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Nestor Olynyk.

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MODISTE EHOR OLYNYK It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Modiste at age 80 years on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Grace Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, peacefully with family by his side. Modiste is survived by his wife Rose of 52 years of marriage; daughters Donna and Diana Olynyk; son David Olynyk (Diane); grandchildren Brayden, Brando, Brynn, Miranda, and Melissa; brother Nestor Olynyk of Hyas; sisters Sonia Grywacheski of Norquay, Ruth Cherneski of Regina, Alice Polowich (Mike) of Brackendale, BC, Marie Hladun of Saskatoon, SK; sister-in-law Chris Olynyk of Yorkton, SK; as well as by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Maria Olynyk of Hyas, SK; brother Donald Olynyk and brothers-in-law Alphonse Grywacheski and Lorne Cherneski. On June 1, 1933 Modiste was born on a farm near Hyas, SK. Eventually his family moved into the town of Hyas and he attended grade school in Hyas, high school in Sturgis, SK and helped run the family service station business in Hyas and Stenen. In the late 1950s he moved to Winnipeg to complete his teacher training specializing in Industrial Arts. Modiste met Rose (Barteski) and they were married July 15, 1961 in Winnipeg. Over the years, his teaching career took Rose and their children to many parts of Northern Canada, including Yellowknife N.W.T., Churchill, MB, Frobisher Bay (Iqaluit), NU. Strongly committed to further education, Modiste completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Peoria, Illinois, USA. After 25 years, he retired from teaching and dedicated his time and energy to various projects at their home in Winnipeg. Modiste’s greatest source of enjoyment and relaxation was playing his fiddle. He came from a musical family and often played his fiddle with family members and friends at weddings, socials, and family gatherings. Despite health issues in the last five years of his life Modiste was determined to continue to be active. He was a devoted and caring man who loved his family. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. A private Funeral Service will be held. The family would like to thank all the staff on the 5th floor at the Grace Hospital who cared for Modiste and supported the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations in Modiste’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 789 4989, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com. May God bless Modiste and keep him in His tender care and may he rest in eternal peace.Publish Date: Oct 19, 2013MODISTE EHOR OLYNYK On Sunday, October 13, 2013, Modiste died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 80 years. A private family Funeral Service will be held. A longer obituary notice will follow in Saturday, October 19, 2013 newspaper edition. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.Publish Date: Oct 16, 2013MODISTE EHOR OLYNYK On Sunday, October 13, 2013, Modiste died at the Grace Hospital at the age of 80 years. A longer obituary notice to follow. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.Publish Date: Oct 15, 2013Publish Date: Oct 16, 2013 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on October 19, 2013

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Obituary for Donald Olynyk

OLYNYK - It is with great sadness that the Olynyk family announces the death of Dmetro Peter Donald Olynyk on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Donald was born on March 1, 1949 in Canora - the youngest of seven children born to Peter and Maria (nee Dranchuk) Olynyk. He attended grade school in Hyas, where he grew up, and attended high school in Sturgis. In 1976, while managing Revelstoke Lumber in Birch Hills, he met the love of his life Christine Phillips. They were married in Birch Hills on November 18, 1978, beginning their life of 32 wonderful years together. Their marriage was blessed by the arrival of their eldest daughter Katherine, followed by their son Peter, and if that wasn't enough, the arrival of twin girls Karen and Stacey. Donald was a family man. He would take the shirt off his back if you needed it and would do anything he could to help any family member or friend. He was a loving, caring and patient man, father and husband. Donald was involved in various community organizations during his life, including the Kinsmen and the Lions Club. Donald's career carried him many places across the prairies - Ponteix, SK;
Thompson, MB; Portage La Prairie and Bjorkdale - before settling down in Yorkton. Donald's abilities were far and wide-ranging. He excelled at woodworking, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, upholstery, mechanics, cooking, horticulture, wine making, artistry, and any other hobby or project he pursued. Don was very close with nature and extremely fond of animals. His greatest passion was music. He sang and played guitar,
violin and the organ, taking great pride and joy in sharing this love with his family.
Donald is survived by his loving wife Christine; his four children, Katherine (Robert) Fedun of Coronach, Peter of Saskatoon, Karen and Stacey both of Victoria, BC; his two brothers, Nestor of Hyas, and Modiste (Rose) of Winnipeg, MB; his four sisters, Sonnia Grywacheski of Norquay, Alice (Mike) Polowich of Brakendale, BC, Ruth (Lorne) Cherneski of Regina, and Marie Hladun of Saskatoon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Donald is predeceased by his mother and father Maria and Peter; and brother-in-law Alphonse Grywacheski. The funeral service was held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Faye Greer of Westview United Church officiating. Tributes to Donald were given by Betty Fritzke, Patrick Cherneski, Donna Olynyk, and his son Peter. Organist, Kathleen
Gibson, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'Just A Closer Walk With Thee', and 'In the Garden'. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark with Peter Olynyk, Robert Fedun, Patrick Cherneski, Derek Cherneski, Michael Olynyk and Chuch Acton serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.