Obituary of Reginald Kenneth Wereschuk

WERESCHUK - Reginald Kenneth Wereschuk (known as Reg) passed away on Feb. 7th, 2006 at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta with family and friends at his side. He was diagnosed in mid October and fought a brief but valiant battle with cancer. He was born to Kenneth and Virginia (nee Eftoda) Wereschuk on March 30th, 1955 at Yorkton Hospital. He attended Angus Spice School, Dr. Brass School, Yorkton Regional High School and University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. He did a tour with Canada World Youth, then lived and worked in Vancouver and returned to Yorkton when his dad was diagnosed with cancer. During that time Reg was employed at the Yorkton psychiatric hospital. Reg's dad passed away in September of 1981 after which Reg continued to work in Yorkton until February of 1982. When he felt his mom could live on her own he then moved to Edmonton where he resided and worked until his passing. Reg was a diehard Toronto Maple Leaf fan, even in Edmonton's Gretzky days when it was almost not safe to be a Leafs fan he attended their games and cheered them on. He had a great love of music and good times, and he certainly had a great twist to his enjoyment of everyday life situations. Reg frequently spent time with friends fishing, relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. One of his favorite hobbies was spending time in his garden of which he was very proud. His passion in life was working at the Alberta Hospital where he worked as a psychiatric aide. Reg was a fun loving, kind and friendly person and most amazing in settling people's feuds be it friends or total strangers. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Reg was pre-deceased by grandfather Bill Wereschuk (1929), grandmother Mary Eftoda (1943), grandfather Ely Eftoda (1947), uncle Wollie Oliowski (1977), step- grandfather John Oliowski (1980), father Kenneth Wereschuk (1981) and grandmother Raya Oliowski (1993). Reg is survived by his mother Virginia Wereschuk, sister Kendra and brother-in-law Gary de Vries, Auntie Mary and Uncle Peter Sauchuk of Roblin, Auntie Marge Oliowski, Auntie Anne Eftoda, both of Yorkton, numerous cousins and a host of good friends. Prayer services were held on Sunday, February 12, 2006 from the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Yorkton. The funeral service was held on Monday, February 13, 2006 from the Holy Transfiguration Church. Rev. Father Roman Kocur officiated. Cantor, Gerald Yaholnitsky, assisted by members of the parish choir, led in the singing of responses. The crossbearer was Leonard Harasen, bannerbearers were Barry Kuzyk and Andrew Wereschuk. All who shared in Reg's life were considered as the honorary bearers. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Ron Tkatchuk, George Tkatchuk, Wally Matweyko, Roy Allen, Ken Kozak, and Elmer Eftoda serving as the casket bearers. At the memorial luncheon following the interment, Randy Atkinson of Yorkton and two co-workers from Edmonton gave tributes to Reg. Father Roman offered thanks on behalf of the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, February 13th, 2006 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens