Obituary of John Holowatuk

HOLOWATUK - Mr. John Holowatuk, aged 83 years, resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with his family at his side. John was born on April 5, 1924 in the Dnieper district of Saskatchewan; a son of Nastia (nee Wowk) and Samuel Holowatuk. John was raised on the family farm. On May 21, 1950 John was united in marriage to Mary Wlasichuk where they continued to reside on the family farm, raising three children. In 1965 they moved to Yorkton where John continued to farm and work in construction. John worked at Sears as a salesman where he retired after twenty years. John took pride as a caregiver for Mary during her lengthy illness with multiple sclerosis. John's companion and friend Liz Krupi shared his life for many years till her passing. They enjoyed many trips together with Hawaii being one of the most memorable. John's favorite pastimes were socializing with family and friends, fishing, dancing, playing cards and a good shot of cheer. He could always be heard whistling a happy tune. He was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Nastia, his beloved wife Mary in 1995, brothers Alex (in infancy), William Holowatuk; sisters: Mary Tysowski, Julia Tysowski and Eleanor Cherewyk. John leaves to celebrate his life, his daughter: Shirley (Wade) Morley of Yorkton; sons: Wes (Rilla) of Saskatoon; Garry (Greer) of Yorkton; six grandchildren: Jamie and Chase Morley; Shelby and Kyle Holowatuk; Madison and Alexis Holowatuk. Also a brother: Peter (Elsie) Holowatuk of Yorkton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, close family and friends, and a special nursing home friend, Esther Hull. Evening prayers were held on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday morning at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko C.Ss.R. officiating. Cantor, Ed Pindus led members of St. Mary's Parish Choir and the congregation in the singing of the responses. The Epistle-reader was Madison Holowatuk, the crossbearer was Brian Holowatuk. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemene at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Jamie and Chase Morley, and Shelby, Madison, Kyle and Alexis Holowatuk serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, September 10th, 2007, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens