Mr. Steve Dzuba of the Willowbrook district was called to eternal rest with his family at his side on July 30, 2016. He was 85 years of age. Steve was born in Bechard, SK, on June 12, 1931. He was the oldest of two children born to William and Pauline (nee Danyluk) Dzuba. At the age of 3 ½ years, Steve lost his father and moved with his mother and sister, Annie, to the Rockdell District, SK. Steve grew up working on the Bodnar farm until he met his wife, Lillian Gulaga whom he married on November 25, 1954. In 1955 they were blessed with their first son, Alan and then moved to Alberta where Steve worked on the oil patch and steel mill. After the passing of his stepfather, Steve and family moved back to the Rockdell District to purchase the farm. In that time, they were blessed with three more sons, Mervin, Randy and Donald. During the early years of farming, Steve took on various jobs to help support the family and the farm. In 1963, Steve got hired with the CN in Melville and became a welder and metal fabricator. He retired in May of 1991. In August of 1991, his wife of 36 years passed away. Steve continued farming after his retirement. Neighbours would come to Steve for his welding expertise and he never asked for anything in return. He enjoyed the company of neighbours and would always offer them coffee, drinks or food. Steve looked forward to spending time with his family, especially playing the harmonica for his grandchildren and great-granddaughters. On June 12, he celebrated his 85th birthday with family. On July 19, Steve was taken to the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and then transferred to the General Hospital in Regina. He is predeceased by his wife, Lillian; his father, William and mother, Pauline; sister, Annie (Alex) Sawchyn; brothers, George and Tony Bodnar; nephew, Dean Sawchyn. Steve leaves to cherish his memory his four sons, Alan (Darlene), Mervin (Gail), Randy (Michelle) andDonald (Carla); six granddaughters, Mandi (Darryll), Ami (Nathan), Trista (Don), Jennifer, Stacey, Cassidy; two grandsons, Brendan and Darius; two great-granddaughters, Scarlett and Natalie; Half-brothers, Nestor (Kathy) Bodnar, Edward (Delores) Pilipow; Sisters-in-law, Marilyn & Audrey Bodnar. Prayers were held on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton led by Rev. Fathers Bohdan Lukie & Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The cross bearers were Cassidy Dzuba (Granddaughter) and Scarlett McNary (Great-granddaughter). The epistle reader was Cassidy Dzuba (Granddaughter). The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Grandchildren, Stacey Dzuba, Mandi Dzuba, Ami Dzuba, Trista Dzuba, Brendan Dzuba and Jennifer Dzuba serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Steve's life may be made to St. Mary's Church, Beaverdale or the Canadian Diabetes Association as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be sent to .
