Obituary of Jerry Peter Ciotka

The family of Jerry Ciotka, beloved husband of the late Nina Ciotka, sadly announces his passing on December 11, 2021. Jerry Peter Ciotka was born on January 28, 1945 to Peter Todischuk and Mary Devernachuk. He lived his life in Yorkton and at the age of 16 went to work for the Post Office and never left. Jerry met many of his life long friends there and retired after a wonderful career. During this time, he met the love of his life Nina Chursinoff in 1966. They were married on September 16, 1967. Soon after they started their family with their son, Terry Ciotka (1968) and then shortly after their daughter Sharon. They were fortunate to also have three grandchildren, Conner, Emily and Ireland. Jerry was a social butterfly. He loved to meet people, engage in conversation and most of all make people laugh. He always had a joke or story to tell and was always sure to get a smile. Some of his hobbies were bowling and golfing, to which he excelled at. Later on in life, the cold Saskatchewan winters would get to be too much and Jerry and Nina would frequent more and more to Mesquite, and stay for longer and longer. It was a beautiful oasis to which they would spend a month or two sitting around a penny machine or lounging at the pool with friends. Jerry also enjoyed sports a lot and I am sure everyone here has had to hear the U.S.S.R national anthem being played at his house at least once. Jerry enjoyed many things in life, but most of all he enjoyed life. He had many friends and will be missed greatly. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. Musical selections shared were ‘ You Are My Sunshine' and ‘Groovy Kind of Love'. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Terry Ciotka serving as urn bearer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (1738 Quebec Ave., Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9) as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Service When: Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Jerry Ciotka January 28, 1945 - December 11, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book