Obituary of Anton Diduck

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". DIDUCK - Anton (Tony) Diduck of the Wroxton district passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 with family by his side. He was 88 years of age. Anton was born on February 15, 1927 on his parent's farm three miles east of Wroxton. Anton was the eighth of twelve children born to Klem and Malanka (nee Lushney) Diduck of Wroxton, Saskatchewan. Anton said his parents thought family were cheaper by the dozen and his father, Klem had his own ball team of nine boys. Anton completed his grade eight at Wroxton School. On July 18, 1953 he married Mary Puchala of the Dneiper SK area. They were blessed with four children: Gloria and Greg (twins-1955), Adrienne (1957) and Sheldon (1964), eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Memories of special times were made together. Dad and mom parted ways in 1995. In the last fifteen years he shared his life with Mary Miller and they enjoyed farming together. Dad enjoyed being around his family and friends, attending church, building the Wroxton Community Centre, being an RM councillor and working together while he was able. Hard work and good working ethics were instilled in his family. Dad liked to visit, tell stories and jokes and provide laughter to those around him. He did his best to make a joke of a difficult situation. When his doctor told him in July he had liver and pancreatic cancer and his remaining life on earth would be shorter than he hoped, Dad asked "if the ones that had gone before him might be happy to see him?" Dad operated a cattle and grain farm which was only a mile east of where he was raised. He loved to attend auction sales and was known by all the local auctioneers. Dad lived life the best he knew how with great dreams and visions. He always looked forward to visits from everyone to share a joke and have good memories together. He will be deeply missed. May You Rest In Peace. Anton was predeceased by his parents Klem and Malanka, brothers: Steve, Mike, John, Nick, Raymond, Matt, and sisters, Jennie, Mary and Anne and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. He leaves to treasure his memory and celebrate his life: " spouse Mary Miller of Yorkton. " Daughter Gloria (Ivan) Armstrong of Inglis MB and their children Travis (Jennifer) Armstrong of Yorkton and Melissa (Will) Schrempp of Otthon and their children Nia and Aria. " Son Greg (Donna) Diduck of Yorkton, and their children Kevin (Traci) Diduck of Stonewall MB, Kendra (Kimball) Lischynski of Saskatoon and their children Julia and Nathan, Katherine (Kenton) Lysak of Saskatoon and Kaylee Diduck of Yorkton. " Daughter Adrienne (Bruce) Wonchulanko of Yorkton and their children Chad (Candice) Wonchulanko of Yorkton, Carmen (Sean) Zukewich of Port Coquitlam, BC and their daughter Paige. " Son Sheldon Diduck and his wife Deb Cook of Springside. " brother Bill Diduck of Shellbrook SK and " brother Pete (Jean) Diduck of Sherwood Park AB. " sister- in - law Shirley Diduck of Wroxton and numerous relatives and friends. Prayers were held on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Brett Strutynski and members of St. Mary's Choir. The cross bearer was Kaylee Diduck and the epistle reader was Carmen Zukewich. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion with Kevin Diduck, Travis Armstrong, Melissa Schrempp, Randall Diduck, David Woloschuk and Stanley Diduck serving as the casket bearers. Reflections of Anton's life were shared by grandson, Travis Armstrong. Memorial donations in memory of Anton may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Service Information Monday, September 14th, 2015 7:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens