Obituary of Edward Polegi

POLEGI - Mr. Edward Emil Polegi of Jedburgh, beloved husband of Angeline Polegi died on February 26, 2010 at Regina General Hospital. He was 81 years of age. Edward Emil Polegi, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, was born June 23, 1928. He was the second son of a pioneer family and grew up on the homestead with his parents Emil and Minnie (Bogdasavich) Polegi, brother Carl and sisters Frances and Florence. The family raised Percheron horses and he loved every part of being around these draft animals. Known throughout his life as Emil, he loved sports, particularly hockey. He was an aggressive defenseman, and played in front of his brother Carl in goal. Emil married the local schoolteacher, Angeline Churko, in 1954. Emil went to school in Jedburgh, but was always happy to leave his books behind and get back to the farm and on to the land. When his Dad and Mom moved into Jedburgh, Emil and Ange took over the family farm. Being a farmer defined him. He grew grain and raised Hereford cattle. Together, Emil and Ange raised three children. Emil enjoyed all the social activities of a small community - he was an avid curler and a whist and cribbage player to be reckoned with. He taught each of his children and grandchildren to play, and card tournaments were always a part of family gatherings. In the summer, when he would take a break from farm work, he loved nothing more than to have friends and family gather for a wiener roast around the campfire. Emil was predeceased by his parents and his sister Frances. and he leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life his wife of 55 years, Ange, brother Carl and sister Florence, son John (Mary) and his children Christina (Daniel), Michael (Lydia) and Stephanie, daughter Brenda and her children Regan (Travis) and Nathan, and son Allan (Juanita) and children Justine, Murray and Kaitlyn, and three great granddaughters, Kristen, Sarah and Athena, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Prayer Vigil Service was held on Monday, March 1st and the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 2nd at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Basil Chomos as the Celebrant. The music was provided by Katherine Flaman (Vigil) and Pam Yaremko (Mass). Members of St. Gerard's Choir led in the singing of the hymns, This Day God Gives Me, Psalm 23, On Eagle's Wings, Unless a Grain of Wheat, Song of The Angels and Amazing Grace. The cross bearer was Murray Polegi and the lectors were Brenda Polegi, Justine Polegi and Regan Morris Dolynny. Reflections of her grandfather's life was shared by Christina Polegi Wallace. Serving as honourary bearers were Christina Polegi Wallace, Stephanie Polegi, Regan Morris Dolynny, Nathan Morris, Justine Polegi, Kaitlyn Polegi and Murray Polegi. The urn bearer was Michael Polegi. Interment will take place at Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Health Foundation at Sunrise Health Region or St. Gerard's Church. Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 10:30am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church