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).
Gwen and Family,
We were so saddened to learn of Walter’s passing. Although we cannot be there in person, our thoughts are with you.
Dave, Sharon and Family
Gwen and family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jerry and Rose
I want to give my condolences to you Gwen and all of your family. I have so many good memories of all the good times we all had years ago when we had all those family reunions and am always greatfull of your hospitality when I was going to school in Saskatoon and came up to visit you and your family!
Gwen and Family,
Our thoughts are with you. We both have very fond memories of Walter and he will be missed. Take care.
Lyle & Heather
To Gwen: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. You and I only met at Jim Craik’s funeral luncheon but I want you to know that I am thinking of you at this time of loss.
Shirley Fourney