Obituary of Walter Hrycuik

Walter Hrycuik April 2, 1939 – January 20, 2015 Walter Eugene Hrycuik passed away on January 20, 2015, at Rosthern Hospital at the age of 75. Walter is survived by his wife Gwen, son Darcy (Lisa), daughter Gena (Kelly) Johnston; grandchildren, Jack and Anna Hrycuik and Hayley, Brendan, Sarah and Marissa Johnston; siblings Robert (Ksenia), John (Dorothy), Elsie (Gordon) Koch and Eugene (Brenda); sister-in-law Janet (Reg) Potter; aunts Bernice and Nellie Hrycuik and Mary Chohanik and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Dmytro and Polly Hrycuik; in-laws, Eugene and Alma Groshong and brother-in-law Donald Hendry. Walter was born on April 2, 1939, in Wakaw, SK. He was raised in the Fish Creek area and finished his schooling in Rosthern, SK, where he resided until his passing. He married Gwen Groshong in 1967, and their marriage was blessed with two children, Darcy and Gena. Walter farmed and operated an insurance office in Rosthern. He loved spending time with family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, cars, travelling and visiting with friends and relatives. He was an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Lions Club and a Mason. A celebration of Walter’s life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 2:00 pm at St. Odilon Catholic Church, 3004 Saskatchewan Street, Rosthern, SK with Lutheran minister Rev. Sarah Dymund presiding. Donations in his memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Foundation, 279 – 3rd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or the Sask Valley Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 93, Rosthern, SK S0K 3R0. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who helped care for him. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK (306-232-5245, www.funksfuneralhome.ca).