Mr. Gilbert Maleschuk of Yorkton and formerly of Wadena entered eternal rest at the Regina General Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the age of 74 years.
Gilbert was born on February 7, 1932 at Margo, Saskatchewan; a son of Alex and Mary (nee Happy) Maleschuk. He was raised in the Margo area and received his elementary education there, graduating from high school at Sturgis, Sk. He then attended Teachers College in Winnipeg and began his work in Wadena, Fenwood, Serath and Binscarth; teaching for a total of 10 years. Gilbert became self - employed until the present time; selling soap for 30 years, owning the City Bakery in Yorkton for eight years and then for the past ten years was owner and operator of G.M. Bus Lines. Gilbert was a man of many talents; playing in his own band the "G Drifters" using his various skills on the accordian, violin and guitar. He enjoyed photography and riding his Harley and was especially proud of his 1964 Canary Yellow T Bird. His children will remember him as a man who instilled good values in life and in business which they continue to carry on.
He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his sons: Curtis and his wife Rose Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk., Colin Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk; three granddaughters: Cayla, Cally and Cara; his special companion Anne Hudye; two sisters - in - law Elsie of Wadena, Sk. Uldine of Smithers, BC along with nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Gilbert was predeceased by his father Alex in 1964; mother Mary in 1983; two brothers: Morris in 1986, John in 1987; a sister Ann and a brother Matthew in infancy.
Prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Funeral service was held on Thursday morning, October 5, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Reverend Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The Cantor was William Kozey with members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Choir. The Banner Bearers were granddaughters: Cayla and Cally Maleschuk with John Burtnack serving as Cross bearer. Uldine, Elsie, Sandra , Melicia Maleschuk, Anne Hudye, Sherry Workman (Maleschuk) and Michelle Asato (Maleschuk) were Honourary Bearers. George Prokopchuk and Jim Bilan were Palamars. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke Yorkton Memorial Gardens with nephews: Eugene, Myles, Mitchell, Merlyn, Murray Maleschuk and Allan Workman serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial Luncheon reflections of Gilbert's life were given by his sons: Curtis and Colin.
Gilbert was born on February 7, 1932 at Margo, Saskatchewan; a son of Alex and Mary (nee Happy) Maleschuk. He was raised in the Margo area and received his elementary education there, graduating from high school at Sturgis, Sk. He then attended Teachers College in Winnipeg and began his work in Wadena, Fenwood, Serath and Binscarth; teaching for a total of 10 years. Gilbert became self - employed until the present time; selling soap for 30 years, owning the City Bakery in Yorkton for eight years and then for the past ten years was owner and operator of G.M. Bus Lines. Gilbert was a man of many talents; playing in his own band the "G Drifters" using his various skills on the accordian, violin and guitar. He enjoyed photography and riding his Harley and was especially proud of his 1964 Canary Yellow T Bird. His children will remember him as a man who instilled good values in life and in business which they continue to carry on.
He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his sons: Curtis and his wife Rose Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk., Colin Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk; three granddaughters: Cayla, Cally and Cara; his special companion Anne Hudye; two sisters - in - law Elsie of Wadena, Sk. Uldine of Smithers, BC along with nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Gilbert was predeceased by his father Alex in 1964; mother Mary in 1983; two brothers: Morris in 1986, John in 1987; a sister Ann and a brother Matthew in infancy.
Prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Funeral service was held on Thursday morning, October 5, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Reverend Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The Cantor was William Kozey with members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Choir. The Banner Bearers were granddaughters: Cayla and Cally Maleschuk with John Burtnack serving as Cross bearer. Uldine, Elsie, Sandra , Melicia Maleschuk, Anne Hudye, Sherry Workman (Maleschuk) and Michelle Asato (Maleschuk) were Honourary Bearers. George Prokopchuk and Jim Bilan were Palamars. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke Yorkton Memorial Gardens with nephews: Eugene, Myles, Mitchell, Merlyn, Murray Maleschuk and Allan Workman serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial Luncheon reflections of Gilbert's life were given by his sons: Curtis and Colin.
Mr. Gilbert Maleschuk of Yorkton and formerly of Wadena entered eternal rest at the Regina General Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the age of 74 years.
Gilbert was born on February 7, 1932 at Margo, Saskatchewan; a son of Alex and Mary (nee Happy) Maleschuk. He was raised in the Margo area and received his elementary education there, graduating from high school at Sturgis, Sk. He then attended Teachers College in Winnipeg and began his work in Wadena, Fenwood, Serath and Binscarth; teaching for a total of 10 years. Gilbert became self - employed until the present time; selling soap for 30 years, owning the City Bakery in Yorkton for eight years and then for the past ten years was owner and operator of G.M. Bus Lines. Gilbert was a man of many talents; playing in his own band the "G Drifters" using his various skills on the accordian, violin and guitar. He enjoyed photography and riding his Harley and was especially proud of his 1964 Canary Yellow T Bird. His children will remember him as a man who instilled good values in life and in business which they continue to carry on.
He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his sons: Curtis and his wife Rose Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk., Colin Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk; three granddaughters: Cayla, Cally and Cara; his special companion Anne Hudye; two sisters - in - law Elsie of Wadena, Sk. Uldine of Smithers, BC along with nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Gilbert was predeceased by his father Alex in 1964; mother Mary in 1983; two brothers: Morris in 1986, John in 1987; a sister Ann and a brother Matthew in infancy.
Prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Funeral service was held on Thursday morning, October 5, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Reverend Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The Cantor was William Kozey with members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Choir. The Banner Bearers were granddaughters: Cayla and Cally Maleschuk with John Burtnack serving as Cross bearer. Uldine, Elsie, Sandra , Melicia Maleschuk, Anne Hudye, Sherry Workman (Maleschuk) and Michelle Asato (Maleschuk) were Honourary Bearers. George Prokopchuk and Jim Bilan were Palamars. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke Yorkton Memorial Gardens with nephews: Eugene, Myles, Mitchell, Merlyn, Murray Maleschuk and Allan Workman serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial Luncheon reflections of Gilbert's life were given by his sons: Curtis and Colin.
Gilbert was born on February 7, 1932 at Margo, Saskatchewan; a son of Alex and Mary (nee Happy) Maleschuk. He was raised in the Margo area and received his elementary education there, graduating from high school at Sturgis, Sk. He then attended Teachers College in Winnipeg and began his work in Wadena, Fenwood, Serath and Binscarth; teaching for a total of 10 years. Gilbert became self - employed until the present time; selling soap for 30 years, owning the City Bakery in Yorkton for eight years and then for the past ten years was owner and operator of G.M. Bus Lines. Gilbert was a man of many talents; playing in his own band the "G Drifters" using his various skills on the accordian, violin and guitar. He enjoyed photography and riding his Harley and was especially proud of his 1964 Canary Yellow T Bird. His children will remember him as a man who instilled good values in life and in business which they continue to carry on.
He leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his sons: Curtis and his wife Rose Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk., Colin Maleschuk of Yorkton, Sk; three granddaughters: Cayla, Cally and Cara; his special companion Anne Hudye; two sisters - in - law Elsie of Wadena, Sk. Uldine of Smithers, BC along with nieces nephews, relatives and friends. Gilbert was predeceased by his father Alex in 1964; mother Mary in 1983; two brothers: Morris in 1986, John in 1987; a sister Ann and a brother Matthew in infancy.
Prayer service was held on Wednesday evening, October 4, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The Funeral service was held on Thursday morning, October 5, 2006 from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Reverend Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The Cantor was William Kozey with members of the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Choir. The Banner Bearers were granddaughters: Cayla and Cally Maleschuk with John Burtnack serving as Cross bearer. Uldine, Elsie, Sandra , Melicia Maleschuk, Anne Hudye, Sherry Workman (Maleschuk) and Michelle Asato (Maleschuk) were Honourary Bearers. George Prokopchuk and Jim Bilan were Palamars. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke Yorkton Memorial Gardens with nephews: Eugene, Myles, Mitchell, Merlyn, Murray Maleschuk and Allan Workman serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial Luncheon reflections of Gilbert's life were given by his sons: Curtis and Colin.
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