Obituary of Richard Oucharek

OUCHAREK - Richard 'Ricky' Oucharek, beloved son of Mary and the late Harry Oucharek of Yorkton passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. He was 54 years of age. Richard Harold Oucharek was born on June 11, 1954 at Yorkton; a son of Harry and Mary (nee Moskalyk) Oucharek. Richard attended the Lions School from age 8 until age 17. In 1971 he started working at the Saskatchewan Abilities Council. Going to work was his passion, he would go for a quick evening nap and wake up stating "Ok, time to go to work". In 2006 he received his 35 year appreciation certificate. Richard, or 'Ricky' as he was affectionately known as, was an extremely friendly, meticulous, orderly and organized individual, both at home and at work. He greeted all whom he met with a hearty handshake. He was a special man with special dedication in all he did. In years past, Richard loved to spend weekends with hid dad and brother in the service station at Rhein. He loved to BBQ, especially at brother Michael's house in Melville, his favorite foods were hamburgers and hot dogs. He loved playing bean-bag toss and Frisbee football. His favorite saying was "the gas is going up - groceries going up - everything going up". Coffee and toast was special on Sunday mornings with mom and brother Michael. He loved visiting his special Aunty Vicky who had supper always ready, but Richard would not want what was cooked - instead, he'd say "I want hotdogs". So out the door went uncle Johnny for hotdogs. He will be sadly missed by all. Predeceased by his father Harry in 1996, an infant brother Gregory in 1952, and his grandparents. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother Mary of Yorkton; loving brother Michael and his wife LeAnne and precious nieces Tianda and Jenna, of Melville. Also several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, especially Joanne. Prayers were held on Thursday evening, March 5, 2009 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home with Rev. Father Vladimir Kolpakov C.Ss.R. officiating. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday morning, March 6, 2009 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko C.Ss.R as Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus and parish choir members. Crossbearer was Tianda Oucharek. Honorarybearers were all Ricky's co-workers and staff members present from the Yorkton Abilities Council. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jack Koreluik, Glen Machushek, Ernie Woolford, Alex Oystrick, Mike Holodnuik, Ken Brischuk and Wally Oucharek serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrustd to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Friday, March 6th, 2009, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery