Nestor Olynyk

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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.