Obituary of Julie Dubnyk

Mrs. Julie Dubnyk, beloved wife of the late Tom Dubnyk, formerly of the Tonkin area, passed away at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home on May 29, 2010. She was 97 years of age. Julie was one of the thirteen children born to Theodore and Justine Wistowski (nee Lepicki) on July 7, 1912 in the Rama district. She took her early schooling at the Stoneyview School. Having left home at an early age, she worked on various farms in the Kamsack district. It was here that she met her future husband Tom; and on July 31, 1947 at St. Josephat's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kamsack, they were united in holy matrimony. The couple farmed together in the Wroxton area for nine years. It was here that her two sons, John and David were born. They later moved to Tonkin, where they farmed until 1975 before retiring to Yorkton. Julie was a homemaker who lived a quiet life. Her home was always warm and welcoming. She loved the outdoors where, together with Tom, you would find her tending to her garden and flowers. Her favourite pastime would be to play the harmonica to anyone who would listen. Of course, her children and grandchildren, were her source of pride and joy. After Tom's death in December 2002, Julie lost her best friend. With the help of her family and her friends at the Nursing Home, her remaining days were spent beading, playing the harmonica and socializing with fellow residents. Julie leaves behind to celebrate her life, her sons John (Molly) of Edmonton, Alberta, and their children John Jr. and Tammy-Lyn; Dave (Nancy) of Yorkton and their children Lindsay, Michael and Chelsey, as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, June 4th at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and members of Parish Choir. The interment took place at Yorkton City Cemetery with James Blahut, Michael Dubnyk, Terry Tretiak, Harry Blahut, Dan Filipchuk and Don Bruner serving as the casket bearers. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, June 4th, 2010, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery