Obituary of George John Rurak

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of George John Rurak, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on the morning of October 28, 2020 at the age of 76 years. George was born on December 18, 1943, at the Yorkton Union Hospital. He was the son of George and Polly Rurak. George attended York Lake School and at the age of 13 started helping on the family farm. On June 19, 1965 he was united in marriage to Ann Prokopchuk at St. Mary's Church in Yorkton. Blessed with 4 children, George, Ann and children resided at the family farm before moving to Yorkton in 1974. In 1981 the family moved to their present home, meanwhile George working in the trucking industry, owned the pool hall, and worked at Sask-Abilities for 17 years until his retirement in 2010. George enjoyed his retirement fishing, hunting and camping. He loved playing cards with his family and friends and especially loved watching wrestling on TV. George was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage and enjoyed the music and dancing. He loved going for drives in the country and enjoyed the challenge of restoring/fixing engines and mechanical devices. George is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Ann, 4 children, Bradley (Tara) Rurak, Brant (Sharon) Rurak, Randy (Pamela) Rurak, Denise (David) Lake and 4 grandchildren, Madison and Brendin Rurak, Shaye Lake, and Chance Rurak, his sister Georgina (Wally) Nesbitt and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. George is predeceased by his parents George and Polly (nee Warcomika), brothers in-law Gordon Halarewich, & George, Mike, Bill and John Prokopchuk, mother and father in-law Andrew & Lena Prokopchuk. Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, October 30th, 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Service When: Saturday, October 31st, 2020 2:00pm 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 George Rurak December 18, 1943 - October 28, 2020 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