Obituary of Evelyn Premak

PREMAK - Mrs. Evelyn Premak of Yorkton, beloved wife of Ted Premak passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Regina General Hospital due to complications from a heart condition and recent stroke. She was 67 years of age. Evelyn was born at home in the district of Bield, Manitoba on July 05, 1942 to Mike and Elsie (nee Tokar) Holunga. She was the sixth of a family of seven. Evelyn's older siblings nicknamed her "cheeka" for her rosy cheeks and some of her nieces have inherited her cheeks. A recollection by her older sister Susan was that her brother Jack, who was born one year before, were chums growing up and held hands while they played around the farm. Evelyn attended Bield School and enjoyed sports, especially baseball, during those years at school. Then she joined her brothers' Harry and Jack in a musical road show touring parts of Western Canada. Evelyn was featured in a singing duet called "Party Dolls". Evelyn's love of country music remained with her all of her life. In their younger days she often joined her brother Jack entertaining friends and neighbours. Evelyn then worked in Eastern Canada and upon returning to Roblin she met and married Constable Ted Premak, who was stationed there. Ted and Evelyn were united in marriage at St. Vlad's College in Roblin by Rev. Father Michael Wiwchar (now retired Bishop Wiwchar). Ted and Evelyn and their two children Kelly and Michelle were transferred by the RCMP to various areas during their 39 years of marriage. Evelyn loved curling and playing soft ball. She and Ted have numerous trophies that supported their love of the games. Ted and Evelyn spent many summers at their trailer at Lake of the Prairies, MB. Evelyn enjoyed fishing and loved to express her ability to know exactly where the fishing was the best and also how to catch the first fish. Family card games were very entertaining with Evelyn. She was a great competitor and really loved to win. Upon Ted's retirement the couple relocated and settled in Yorkton in 1999. Evelyn worked as a Health Care Aide (Homecare) in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, retiring in 2007. Evelyn was always an immaculate housekeeper and a wonderful cook who took great pride in entertaining family and friends. Ted barbecued the steaks and Ev supplied the delicious extras. Evelyn was predeceased by her sister Victoria Holunga, brother Harry Holunga, father & Mother Mike & Elsie Holunga and sister Mary Hay. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Ted; son Kelly (Janet) Premak of Winnipeg, MB; daughter Michelle Premak of Drayton Valley, AB; grandchildren Kayla and Lauren of Winnipeg and Jared and Samantha of Drayton Valley, AB; her brother Jack (Gail) Holunga of Bield, MB; sisters Susan Yaskow of Roblin, MB and Phyllis Schmitke of Brandon, MB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held on Thursday, August 27th and the Requiem Divine Liturgy on Friday, August 28th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Kayla Premak and the epistle reader was Lauren Premak. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Wes Smilgilski, Kevin Schmitke, Gwen Eckert, Jackie Baker, Lloyd Clauson and Brad Schultz serving as the casket bearers. The eulogy was shared by Kevin Schmitke. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, August 28th, 2009 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery