Obituary of Katie Yaremko

Mrs. Katie Yaremko passed away peacefully on February 6, 2010 with her family at her side at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. She was 97 years of age. Katie was born in the Othon District on November 3rd, 1912, the daughter of Luca and Ann (Skilnik) Dobko. Katie married William (Bill) Yaremko at St. Mary's church in 1931. Katie was kept busy raising her family and painting the houses her husband had built. She took pride in growing her garden every year paying careful attention that everything was planted during the right moon phases. Her garden grew in abundance and people would come to admire her flowers. Katie had a strong faith and church activities were very important to her. She was a member of the UCWL since it started in 1946 having served as Treasurer for eight years and on countless committees. She was also a member of St. Mary's Golden Agers. Katie lived for her family and she always made sure you were fed when you visited and you often left with a goody bag of baking, perogies or cabbage rolls. Decorating Easter eggs in the Ukrainian tradition was something Katie spent much time on and we are fortunate to be able to enjoy these treasures for years to come. Katie enjoyed sewing, but in particular, quilting. She patiently matched fabrics and created beautiful designs which she shared with her family. We still treasure these handcrafted pieces. There came a time when Katie decided to "retire" and moved into Clements Court, where she enjoyed the fellowship and activities. Health reasons forced Katie to move to the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Katie was pre-deceased by her son Mike in 1971, her husband William in 1980, daughter Violet Dudek in 2006, her sisters Nettie Bugoy and Eva Backlur and brothers Fred and Henry Dobko, son-in-law John Holobush and brothers-in-law Alphonse Bugoy, Alex Backlur, Steve Blahey, Ron Korotosh, Mike Dackiw, Peter Panchuk. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Sylvia Holobush of Yorkton; Russell (Mary) Yaremko of Yorkton; Lawrence (Geraldine) of Prince Albert and Ron (Suzette) of Yorkton; her son-in-law Henry Dudek of Winnipeg, daughter-in-law Isabel Turchuk of Yorkton; 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; her sisters Mary Panchuk of St. Catherines, ON, Rose Blahey of Yorkton, Anne Korotosh of St. Catherines, ON; her sister in laws Anne Dobko of Yorkton and Kay Dobko of Regina and many nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 11th at the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The Rosary, led by members of U.C.W.L.C. preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was held on Friday, February 12th, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed. Pindus, Colette Karapita & Parish Choir Members. The epistle reader was Krystal Hammersmith and the crossbearer was Madsen Yaremko. Everyone touched by Katie's life were considered honourary pallbearers. The interment took place at Yorkton City Cemetery with Greg Dudeck, Robert Yaremko, Kirk Yaremko, Gary Holobush, Jeremy Yaremko and Murray Yaremko serving as the casket bearers. Following the reception, Lori den Brok shared reflections of her Baba's life. Condolences to the family can be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, February 12th, 2010 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery