Obituary of Herbert Hickie

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". HICKIE - Herbert Hickie, resident of Yorkton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 70 years of age. Herbert Harold Henry Hickie was born in Loon Lake, Saskatchewan on October 28, 1939; a son to Michael and Katherine (nee Novak) Hickie. At the age of five, Herbert's family moved to a homestead at Waldron. As this was during the war, there were numerous flights of aircraft over the farm as air crew trained for the war. Dad was fascinated by this, and it seemed to have sparked an interest in the world that lay beyond the farm. As soon as he could, he joined the Navy, which took him overseas to Japan, Hong Kong and Hawaii. These were some of Dad's fondest memories. After about five years with the Navy, he transferred to the Air Force where he met Stella Fundytus. They married, and in raising a family, Dad shifted gears to focus on a career in the natural resources sector. This was a natural fit for Dad as his love of nature and watching things grow was evident at a very young age. He worked as a forester in Northern Saskatchewan, spending hours walking in the forest, enjoying what nature had to offer. Some more happy times were spent camping and fishing. Dad truly loved the outdoors. In his retirement, Dad moved back to his home area of Waldron, later moving to Yorkton, where he met Connie Molnar, his loving companion for the last eleven years. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Katherine (nee Novak) Hickie and two sisters Loretta Peace-Middlemiss and Lillian Molnar. Herbert leaves to cherish his memory his loving companion, Connie Molnar of Yorkton, his two children and their families; Darryl (Charlene) Hickie and their two daughters Alyssa and Mackenzie of Prince Albert, SK; and Corinne (Bob) Kirkpatrick and their three daughters Stephanie, Katherine and Mary of Saskatoon, SK; three brothers, John (Bernadette) of Regina, SK, George (Mary) of Melville, SK and Ed (Gail) of Waldron, SK and one sister Ruth Molnar of Yorkton, SK.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Prayer Vigil Service was held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 from St. Gerard's Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Basil Chomos as Celebrant. The Lectors were Stephanie Kirkpatrick and Alyssa & Mackenzie Hickie, the Giftbearers were Katherine & Mary Kirkpatrick, and the crossbearer was Christian Flaman. Organist, Katherine Flaman led members of the Parish Choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'You Are Near', 'Psalm 62', 'The Lord Is My Hope', 'I am the Bread of Life', and 'Song of the Angels'. The interment took place in the Garden of Gethsemene at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Bob Kirkpatrick, Douglas & Gordon Molnar, and Jim, Sam and Chris Hickie serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 2:00pm, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens