WIWCHARUK – Delores Wiwcharuk wife of the late John Wiwcharuk of Preeceville, formerly of the Usherville district passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was seventy-nine years of age.

     Delores Mary Wiwcharuk was born on July 7, 1937 on a farm east of Usherville, Saskatchewan.  She was the third of four children and the only daughter of Oliver and Doris (nee Leson) Johnson. 

     In the early 1960’s Delores trained as a Student Practical Nurse in Portage La Prairie Manitoba and practiced nursing in Balcarres Saskatchewan.

     Delores married John Wiwcharuk on November 20, 1965 in Preeceville Saskatchewan. They resided on the family farm north of Usherville raising four children, three daughters, Janice, Dorrie, Beverly and one son, Johnny. Their second son Trevor passed away at an early age.

     Delores moved to town shortly after her beloved husband passed in 1991, residing in Preeceville until her passing on October 28th 2016.  Being the consummate caregiver, she began work as a residential support worker for the Mackenzie Society at Anaka House and Preece Place where she enjoyed providing care until her retirement in 2004.

     She enjoyed crafting, gardening, bird watching and going to bingo. After her retirement she was an avid sports watcher. The last few years she cherished her time spent with her coffee friends.

     For over ten years, Delores battled cancer, enduring many hospitalizations and trips to Saskatoon for treatment.  For all of the many challenges she faced, Delores endured with quiet resolve and unwavering stoicism so as never to burden those she loved. She was gentle, kind, patient, and compassionate and never complained about anything.

     She is predeceased by her husband, John Wiwcharuk, infant son, Trevor, parents, Oliver and Doris Johnson, brothers, Alfred, George and Norman Johnson, infant niece, Donna Johnson, in-laws, George and Mary Wiwcharuk and brother-in-law Herbert Wiwcharuk.

     She is survived by her children Janice Karcha (Harvey) of Sturgis, Dorrie Wiwcharuk (Bob Slater) of Calgary, Johnny Wiwcharuk of Halifax, Beverly Gilmour (Doug), grandson, Hunter Gilmour of Halifax, sister-in-law Gladys Johnson of Preeceville, brother-in-law, Larry Wiwcharuk (Valerie) of Yorkton, one niece, three nephews as well as many relatives and friends.

     A visitation for family and friends was held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 from the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 4, 2016 from Trinity United Church in Preeceville with Rev. Miles Russell officiating. The organist, Karolyn Kosheluk with members of the church choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘Shall We Gather At the River’, ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘Rock of Ages’and ‘When We Are Living’. Interment followed in the St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church Parish Cemetery in Endeavour with Nels Nelson, Dennis Johnson, Jason Karcha, Wayne Mastrachuk, David Zacher and Bob Slater serving as the casketbearers.

     Condolences can be sent to family at www.preecevillefuneralhome.com  Memorials in memory of Delores may be made to the Preeceville Hospital Auxiliary, The Saskatoon Cancer Clinic or toward Palliative Care in the Sunrise Health Region as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to Preeceville Funeral Services.

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