Steve Gawryluik

GAWRYLUIK - Steve Gawryluik of Theodore entered eternal rest on Thursday January 13, 2022 at Canora hospital.  Steve was 94 years of age. 
Steve was born on May 19, 1927 in Theodore, SK.  He was the eighth child of twelve born to Onufrey and Sadie Gawryluik. 
Steve received his education at Poplar Leaf School and enjoyed playing sports especially baseball. He would always remind his children that every time he took a bat in his hand he would hit a home run. Following his education Steve moved to Mikado Ont and worked as a lumberjack, then moved to Winnipeg MB and worked at Canada Packers as a meat processor.  In 1945 he moved back to Yorkton and worked as a brick layer. In 1946 his mom and dad moved to Yorkton and Steve took over the family farm. 
On November 5, 1956 Steve married Adeline Kuzyk and started their life together farming north of Theodore. His past time included playing cards (Kaiser), spending his Thursday's at Sturgis auction, going to country dances and he especially loved his Ukrainian music.  Their union of marriage was blessed with six children Cindy, Richard, Arlene, Dale, Linda and Barry.  Steve spent his life as a loving husband, father, gido and great gido. Steve continued to farm until his passing.  He enjoyed all aspects of farming, one being with cattle. Steve was an active member in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 
He was predeceased by his wife Adeline, his parents Onufrey and Sadie, brothers Pete, John, and Nick, sisters Victoria, Velma, Mary, Rose and Kathy. Steve leaves to cherish his memory and to celebrate his life his children Cindy, Richard (Val), Arlene, Dale (Kim), Linda (Brian), Barry  (Bev), 15 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 11 great step-grandchildren, sister Verna Korpesho, brothers Bill and Mike, sister in laws Olga Surkan and Iris Haluke and brother in law David (Colleen) Kuzyk and numerous nieces and nephews .
Prayers were held on Sunday, January 16th and the Funeral Service was on Monday, January 17th, both at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in  Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. The responses were led by Jason Kopan. The cross bearer  was Gerald Hoffman and the banner bearers were Colten Gawryluik and Chantel Kryzanowski. All who touched Steve's life were considered as honourary bearers. The interment took place in the Theodore Town Cemetery with Corey Doyle, Adam Gawryluik, Austin Gawryluik, Blair Kryzanowski, Casey Doyle and  Braxton Gawryluik serving as the casket bearers. Words of appreciation and words reflecting Steve's life were conveyed by Gerald Hoffman on behalf of Steve's family. Memorials may be made to St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Riverside. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com. Eternal Memory