Obituary of Leslie "Les" Shumay

SHUMAY - The family of Leslie Shumay, beloved father of Bryce, Chad and Shea, sadly announce his passing on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Les Shumay, World's best dad. Devoted son. Best brother. Great uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to so many people. These are just some of the things that Les was to all of us. A life well lived and well loved. He spent each day with passion and purpose and inspired others by living a life of joy, compassion, and kindness. Les travelled extensively, visiting 55 countries over the years and included his children and his mom in some of his trips, creating lasting memories. It is no secret that we all lived vicariously through the pictures he shared with everyone. God must have had a plan for taking Les so quickly, and while it is difficult for all of us to understand, we must take comfort in knowing that he is in safe hands on this next journey. Leslie Stephen Shumay was the second of four children of Steve and Olga Shumay. Steve and Olga lived on a farm just a few miles northeast of Springside until they moved to Yorkton in 1966 to be nearer to schools for their young family. Les attended Angus Spice elementary school and graduated from Yorkton Regional High School in 1979. During his high school years, he worked for his dad in Club Billiards Pool Hall. He enjoyed playing ball in his early years and played with many teams. Les began his working career as a Manager with the Metropolitan stores living in Winnipeg for a short while before transferring back to Yorkton, and realizing it was too much work for too little pay. He joined CN Rail in 1983 and retired as an Engineer in 2020, after 37 years of service. Les was blessed with three children; his two sons, Bryce and Chad (with his former wife, Carol Stankewich), and a daughter, Shea (with former partner Tracy Stadnyk). His children were everything to him. He encouraged them and supported them in everything they did. He was a hockey coach, cheerleader for all their sports, even a Ukrainian dance partner. He was so proud of everything they had accomplished. Les was predeceased by his father, Steve, his paternal grandparents, Nick and Helen Shumay, and his maternal grandparents, Mike and Lena Biblow. Left to cherish his memory are his precious gifts - his children - Bryce, Chad, and Shea. Les also leaves to celebrate his life, his loving mother, Olga, his sisters, Donna Berrns (Kevin), Darlene Evdokimoff (Andy Wishlow), and his brother, Darcy Shumay, his nieces Brooklyn Berrns (Mitch Magera, their children Levayda and Abigail), Katelyn Reding (Devin, their children Bentley and Lily), Marissa Evdokimoff, and nephew Nicholas Evdokimoff. Les will be missed by many cousins, his aunts and uncles, and countless friends. May the life lessons he showed us be forever remembered. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Fr. Yevhen Zadorozhnyi C.Ss.R as Celebrant. The Epistle reader was Brooklyn Berrns and the cross bearer was Katelyn Reding. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Darcy Shumay, Kevin Berrns, Andy Wishlow, Scott McLaughlin, Curtis Maleschuk and Nicholas Evdokimoff serving as casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Les to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9) or to St. Mary's Church (155 Catherine St., Yorkton, SK. S3N 0B9) as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Xpuctoc Bockpec! - Christ Is Risen! Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, April 5th, 2021 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Service When: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 11:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 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 Leslie "Les" Shumay September 18, 1961 - March 31, 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