Mr. Adolph Sliwa of Yorkton entered eternal rest on August 8, 2016 at the age of 97 years. Adolph was born to Maryon and Tekla Sliwa on November 22, 1918 in Rama, SK. He lived on the farm north of Rama and attended Lone Spruce School. He was a member of the Dobrowody St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church and once living in Yorkton, a member of St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church. Adolph was a member of the Knights of Columbus, sang in church choirs and provided pump organ accompaniment. Adolph enjoyed farming with brother Walter and adding to their acreage by buying land near Dernik, SK. In 1967, Adolph was united in marriage to Jean Terletski at Rama and a short time after they moved to Yorkton. Adolph continued farming and during the winter months worked at Morris Rod Weeder or at the Yorkton Union Hospital. He farmed until about 2002. Adolph was predeceased by his wife Jean, parents Maryon and Tekla, brother Walter, brother Louis (Ursula & Gerard), Sister Geraldine OSB, brother-in-law Stephen Fulawka. He is survived and leaves to celebrate his life, wife Jean's family, sister Stella Fulawka and her family, brother Peter (Violet) and their family. Adolph's family would like to thank the following for the care and attention generously given: Stella Fulawka who looked after him for 8-years, Dr. A. VanHeerden who was his superb doctor, the staff of the North Wing of the Nursing Home, the staff of Aspen Bluffs, the Sunrise Health Region. Â A Prayer Vigil was held on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. The pianist, Lorraine Lysak led the choir in the singing of the hymns, "Amazing Grace", "Psalm 103", "O Paradise", "Immaculate Mary". Reflections of Adolph's life were conveyed by Zita Fulawka. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at St. Gerard's Church with Rev. Fr. Francis Hengen and Rev. Fr. Andrew Pawlowicz as Concelebrants. The pianist, Chris Fisher led members of the choir and congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Glory and Praise to Our God", "Psalm 23", "Precious Lord Take My Hand", "Be Not Afraid", "Hail Mary, Full of Grace", "Song of The Angels" and "How Great Thou Art". The cross bearer was Parker Fulawka. The readings were conveyed by Deidre Fulawka (Vigil) and Loretta and Adam Fulawka (Mass). The gift bearers were Peter & Violet Sliwa. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with James Fulawka, Patrick Fulawka, Mervin Fulawka, Rudy Fulawka, Neale Johannesson and Rudy Terletski serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Adolph's life may be made to St. Gerard's Building Fund or Mass Offerings as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at .
