Obituary of Nestor Rybchinski

February 15, 1929 – May 15, 2014 The family of Nestor Rybchinski is saddened to announce his passing Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the age of 85 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Teresa, wife Phyllis, brothers Leo, Alex and Edward, sisters-in-law Pearl and Kathleen and brother-in-law James. His memory will be cherished by his children, Lynne Carmichael, Donna (David) Greenway, Cliff (Kathy) Rybchinski, Paul (Vicki) Rybchinski, Debbie (Rod) Massett, Gord (Kim) Rybchinski; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; his siblings Paul, Pauline, Mike, Josie, Joe and Janice; sisters-in-law Gail Reid, Louise Zazula and brother-in-law John Baduik. His earliest work began with a haying expeditions in Ontario; threshing in Wakaw and then at the Vancouver shipyards while still a teenager. He worked on ranches in Alberta, then for a building moving company for a number of years. He would recall moving a house across the St. Louis Bridge. He farmed both grain and livestock in Elstow before joining PCS Allan until his retirement. Retirement years were spent in Wakaw until his passing. He learned to play guitar at an early age and with a voice belted out lyrics and played guitar with great abandon. Nestor will be well remembered for his love of interesting story telling and unique phrases that were truly all his own. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 – 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0S5. The Service of Remembrance for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at Lawson Heights Pentecostal Assembly, 233 Pinehouse Dr., Saskatoon. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK (306-232-5245, http://www.funksfuneralhome.ca)