Obituary of Emma Gyoerick

Emma Gyoerick (nee Dwernichuk), wife of Dennis Gyoerick of Langenburg, SK, formerly of MacNutt, SK passed away peacefully on August 25th, 2017 at the age of 70 years. Emma was born on April 8th, 1947, the only child to Mike Wasyl Dwernichuk and Mary Dwernichuk (nee Unchelenko). She attended school in the MacNutt district. Emma met Dennis while he was working road construction and the two were smitten. Dennis and Emma were married on June 10th, 1967 at the St. Elijah Romanian Orthodox Church of MacNutt. Their marriage was blessed with three children-Patricia (James) Petrowsky of Edmonton, Debra (Andy) Kutvonen of Langenburg and Trevor (Tammy) Gyoerick of Yorkton. Emma and Dennis were also blessed with 7 grandchildren: Matthew Petrowsky of Edmonton, Meagan Petrowsky of Spruce Grove, Abigail, Benjamin and Rebekka of Langenburg, Connor and Dylan Gyoerick of Yorkton. Emma was an avid gardener and baker and always wanted to have coffee and something to eat if you dropped in…. "eat, eat, eat" was often heard from her when you came over. While the kids were young, Emma was a homemaker while Dennis worked road construction and was away for long lengths of time. When all the children were grown, Emma took a cooking job at the now defunct "Gopherville". She loved meeting with the people and everyone loved her pies and baking. When wrapping up one season, the staff was informed that Gopherville would be closing for good. Emma then went on to continue with cooking/prep work in Roblin first for a short time at Chicken Chef and then settling in at Roblin Motor Inn. She worked there for a number of years before she "retired" Again she enjoyed the atmosphere of cooking and meeting people and chatting with some folks she hadn't seem in a while. There was numerous volunteering Emma did-secretary/treasurer of St Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Minor Hockey, Figure Skating, MacNutt Centennial Board, as well as over 20 years of service to the Saskatchewan Housing Authority's board of directors. In recent years during the winter months she would meet weekly with a group of ladies in MacNutt to sew and put together quilts for many different charities like Regina's Cancer Lodge. Even though she didn't travel to quilt much after moving to Langenburg, she continued to sew quilt tops for them while at home. She very humbly gave her time to create gifts for people. Whether it was crocheting an afghan blanket for a wedding gift or cross stitching a baby gift picture. I don't think she had any idea how precious those gifts were because of the piece of her heart she wove in every stitch. She always had a special project on the go. In October, 2014, Emma and Dennis made the moved from MacNutt into Langenburg and have made it their home ever since. In February 2015, Emma was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer to which she endured multiple chemotherapy treatments in Regina and for the last year was able to receive her treatments in Yorkton. Through the night of August 7th, Emma suffered a massive stroke and was taken to Yorkton Union hospital where she remained until her passing. This past June, Dennis and Emma celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Emma loved to cook, entertain, play cards, fishing both on their boat and ice fishing. Both Dennis and Emma were very competitive with who could outfish the other one. They enjoyed watching hockey (one being an Toronto Maple Leaf fan and the other being a Montreal Canadiens fan), loved watching Trevor play hockey through the years, gardening, dancing, playing cards, watching grandchildren Ukrainian dance, and having company often playing cards until they (ladies) won, or Dennis cheated-whichever came first. Emma enjoyed travelling somewhat as long as Dennis could be home ther same day. Emma travelled to Prince George, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Cranbrook and Prince Albert with Patricia when they were relocated there. And then were out on the sunshine coast prior to Debra and Andy moving to Saskatchewan. Emma leaves to mourn and celebrate her life her husband of 50 years Dennis, daughter Patricia and James of Edmonton, daughter Debra and Andy Kutvonen of Langenburg and son Trevor and Tammy Gyoerick of Yorkton. As well as their seven grandchildren, sister in law Cindy Rusnick of Andrew, AB, sister-in-law Mildred and George Zalluski of Portage la Prairie, MB as well as numerous nieces and nephews and close friends. Emma was predeceased by her parents Mike (1977), Mary (1990), her father-in-law John Gyorick (1968) and mother-in-law Martha Gyoerick (1986), cousin Edwin Onofriechuk (1991), Uncle Pete Onofriechuk (2011) and Aunt Rose Onofriechuk (2016) and best friend Dianne (2008). Prayers were held on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Cosmin Vint officiating. The responses were sung by members of the McNutt, Lenard and Shell Valley parishioners. The cross bearer was Stacey Onofriechuk and the banner bearers were Gerald Gorda and Ray Zalluski. The interment followed in the St. Nicholas Parish Cemetery, MacNutt District with Andy Kutvonen, James Petrowsky, Matthew Petrowsky, Larry Dwernichuk, Mike Wandy and Rodney Flunder serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Emma may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as gifts of remembrance. Service Information Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 7:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 10:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church