Obituary of Blaine Karakochuk

KARAKOCHUK - Blaine Karakochuk of Yorkton passed away on July 30, 2009 at Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 50 years of age. Blaine was born Sept 19, 1958. He attended school in Bankend and Wishart until the age of 14. He moved to Yorkton in 1974 and completed his schooling at St. Joe's. He worked on the oil rigs for a time and has worked for the Dept. of Highways for the last 22 years until he become ill. He was involved in Cadets and the Armed Forces Reserves in his earlier years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and going to Sunnyside beach. He loved to coach and attend his children's soccer and football games. He also played golf and hockey and looked after the outdoor rink behind his house. Blaine was predeceased by his brother-in-law Ilie Secman and his grandparents, Mike & Mary Karakochuk and Joe & Anna Byneshewsky . He is survived by his parents Joe & Mary, his children Chad & Jenna, his brothers, Donny (Maureen), Dave (Mary Lou), Jerome (Laurinda) and his sister Joanne (Don) Secman, and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Monday, August 3rd following the praying of the rosary led by family members at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton. The poem, "Golden Heart" was shared by son, Chad. Requiem Divine Liturgy was held on Tuesday, August 4th, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant . The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & Parish Choir Members. The crossbearer was Chris Sorenson and the epistle reader was Chad Karakochuk. Serving as casket bearers were Jevon Karakochuk, Kevin Krippes, Russell Boychuk, Jim Flundra, Ken Toporowski, Randy Lozinski and Jarvis Karakochuk. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Chad & Jenna Karakochuk serving as the urn bearers. Eternal memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, August 5th, 2009, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery