Obituary of Victoria Derworiz

Victoria Derworiz died peacefully with grace and dignity with her daughter Iris present, on February 10th, 2019, at the age of 86 at the Centennial Special Care Home, Langenburg Saskatchewan. Victoria Derworiz was born May 22, 1932 to Mike and Sophie Schur (nee Pasichnyk) at Sudbury, Ontario. The family lived there in the 1930's, as her father was employed at the Sudbury Nickel Mine. The family returned to the Ethelbert District in Manitoba to farm in 1938. Victoria obtained her education at the Damery school, located near their farm. She had two brothers, Nick and Carl, and a sister Elsie, who have all predeceased her. She met Matt Derworiz, they were united in marriage on August 6th, 1955 and then commenced farming on the Derworiz homestead with his parents. Victoria worked hard in all aspects while on the farm, for 48 years. She possessed a strong work ethic, worked tirelessly on the farm yet was firmly committed to her religious beliefs. She always led by good example in whatever she did, everything from baking bread, milking cows, growing bountiful gardens, canning of fruits and vegetables, raising chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and helped with countless hours of labour during haying and harvest. The large gardens allowed her to share the extra produce with neighbours, friends and relatives. She described the sale of chickens, cream and eggs as her only earnings. She very much enjoyed cooking and baking and her kitchen was well known for the buffet style meals that she prepared for friends and relatives. In addition, she worked with many ladies in the community frequently preparing food for Fall suppers, weddings, catering and working at many different social functions. Victoria also loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and described these as her hobbies devoting many hours to this activity during the winter months. Victoria and her husband Matt, who passed away in 2003, raised 3 children, Roy, Iris and Albert, with Albert passing away in October 2018. She always enjoyed the company of her children, their spouses and was extremely proud of her grandchildren; Curtis Goods, Melissa Goods, Jonathan Derworiz, Mathew Derworiz and Michael Derworiz, always wanting the best for them. Victoria is survived by her son Roy (Joanne) Derworiz and sons Matthew and Michael; and daughter Iris (David) Goods and their children, Melissa and Curtis, and grandson Jonathan Albert Derworiz. There are numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends and neighbours. Should family and friends so desire donations in memory of Victoria Derworiz may be made to the Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home, Langenburg Saskatchewan or the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. The Derworiz family also wishes to acknowledge and give sincere thanks to all the care givers at the Centennial Special Care Home who provided execptional care to Victoria over the past six years. Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 2:00pm Location: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Address: 125 Third Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1C4 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK