Olga Markewich

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We are so grateful for Mom’s life, but it is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Olga Cherewyk (nee Markewich). She was born September 3, 1922 to John and Anastasia Markewich and went to be with the Lord peacefully, with family by her side on February 22, 2020 at the age of 97.

Olga married Mike Cherewyk on November 12, 1949. Together they made a life on the Cherewyk farm, nine miles south of Norquay, SK. Their farm was not only a grain-growing farm, but included cattle, pigs and chickens. Mom and Dad worked hard, were devoted to one another and were blessed with five children. After successfully farming for more than 30 years, Mom and Dad retired to Yorkton, SK. They enjoyed retirement together until Dad’s passing on April 13, 1999. Mom continued to live in Yorkton, until 2007, then moved to Regina to be closer to family.

Olga was predeceased by her beloved husband Mike A Cherewyk; son Ted Cherewyk; granddaughter Erin Cherewyk; sisters: Anne (John) Roshka, Mary (Walter) Dutcheshen, Elizabeth (Walter) Starosta and Helen Yaganiski; brothers: William (Anne), Steve, Paul and Michael (Jean) and Joseph (Margaret) Markewich.
Mom is survived by her loving family: son Donald (Marg) Cherewyk and their children: Kristopher, James and Jensen; daughter Yvonne (Ron) Sloan and their children: Michael Sloan and Christa Sloan (Will) Chrapko; daughter Marianne (Vic) Penner and their children: Alissa Penner-Leugner (Derek) their son Elliot, Jason Penner (Nicole), their son Daniel, twins Julia and Paul; daughter Christine (Tim) Haynes. Also survived by her sisters: Sophie (John) Knittig, Veronica Sikorski; brothers: Nick (Jane) Markewich and Metro (Nettie) Markewich, and brother in-law Melvin Yaganiski; sisters-in-law Betty Markewich, Jean Markewich; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11:00 am at St. Gerard Roman Catholic Parish, 125 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK. Interment to follow in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
We love you Mom and will have you in our hearts forever!

Our family wishes to extend our heartfelt thank you to all the Staff at Selo Gardens Personal Care Home in Regina for being such a great “family” to our mother while she lived there and to each of the doctors, nurses and care aides who cared for our mother during her last few weeks in Hospice, you all are amazing, thank you!

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mom’s memory may be made to Regina Wascana Grace Hospice, 50 Angus Road, Regina, SK, S4R 8P6 or to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o the Pasqua Hospital, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1A5.

Olga married Mike A Cherewyk on 12 Nov 1949. Mike (son of Bill (Wasyl) Cherewyk and Mary Kindratsky) was born in 1919; died on 13 Apr 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary of Theodore Wayne Cherewyk

THEODORE TED? WAYNE CHEREWYK, P. Eng.
It is with great sadness our family announces the unexpected passing of Ted on Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1953 in Norquay, SK to Mike and Olga Cherewyk, the second eldest of five children. He was predeceased by his father Mike (1999); grandparents Wasyl and Mary Cherewyk and John and Anastasia Markewich; and numerous relatives. Ted is survived and will be deeply missed by his best friend and wife Susan; his mother Olga Cherewyk; brother Donald (Margaret) Cherewyk, Kristopher, James and Jensen; sister Yvonne (Ron) Sloan, Michael and Christa; sister Marianne (Vic) Penner, Alissa and Jason; sister Christine (Tim) Haynes; and brother-in-law Ron (Elaine) Kirchner, Cheryl, Carolyn, Christine and spouses; as well as family, friends and his feline friend Misty. Ted graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1975 with a Civil Engineering degree. He was employed with PFRA for 35 years as a Senior Design Engineer where he designed and directed many projects. A man of many talents, those who knew him saw the excellent woodworking and construction skills he had. He loved golfing, skiing, bowling, curling, badminton, spending time at the cottage and was very active in many volunteer organizations; holding the treasurer position of the RAK Kinsmen Club in Regina and the Curling Classic for Parkinsons Research. He was also a lifetime member of the Victoria Club where he loved to socialize. Ted was a very brilliant, kind and caring man; an excellent role model to many and was always there to lend a hand to his family, friends and neighbours. Anyone who had the opportunity to know Ted was truly blessed and he will be sadly missed by all. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Child R.C. Church, 2636 7th Avenue East, Regina, SK on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in Teds memory may be made to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon c/o Dr. Ali and Alex Rajput, Kinsmen Telemiracle, Allan Blair Cancer Centre or a charity of choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com