LUKAN: James Joseph
May 15, 1932 β March 31, 2017
It is with profound sadness that the family of James Joseph Lukan of the Middle Lake district announces his sudden and unexpected passing at his residence on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was 84 years of age. Jim was born to Louis and Julia (nee Schwingenschloegl) Lukan at the farm near Pilger. He grew up on the Lukan farm ΒΌ mile south of St. Bernardβs Church, attending their school and then one year at Merrywood School. In 1945, the Louis Lukan family moved to its current location and eventually Jim took it over. On February 9, 1954, Jim married Florianna Wourms at St. Josephβs Church in the old Fulda district. They continued to work on the farm which included grain, livestock and dairy. It was there they were blessed with three daughters and nine sons. Jim drove school bus in Middle Lake for the Humboldt School Division for nearly 30 years. He retired from farming in 1990 but continued to live there and enjoyed dedicating himself to his egg customers until his sudden passing. Some pastimes which he enjoyed were camping, bowling, supporting the Humboldt Broncos and visiting family and friends. James will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters and nine sons: Helen (Marvin) Martinka of St. Benedict, SK, and family, Liane (Rob) McDonald and family, and Michael Martinka; Sharon (George) Baran of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Jacine (Brent) Casey and family, Chantelle (Jon) Walton and family, and Kristen Sorenson and family; Gregory (Helen) Lukan of St. Walburg, SK, and family, Dave (Jenna-lee Morin) Lukan, and Joe (Kristin) Lukan and family; Mervin (Janet) Lukan of Prince Albert, SK, and family, Jeremy (Kelsi) Lukan and family, and Myles (Kayla) Lukan and family; Neil (Karen) Lukan of Middle Lake, SK, and family, Krystal (Chris) Stadnyk and family, Marcus (Heather) LeComte and family; Garry (Linda) Lukan of Melfort, SK, and family, Kaylee (Willie) Braaten and family, Justin Lukan, and Lindsay (Ian) Roy and family; Keith (Staci) Lukan of Saskatoon, SK and family, Brennon, Rylan and Lauryn Lukan; Norma (Curt) Emde of Carseland, AB, and family, Delton (Barb) Emde and family, Jayden (Sabrina) Emde and family, and Taygan (Andrew) Van De Woestyne; Francis (Ange) Lukan of Langham, SK, and son, Ethan Lukan, Dean (Gail) Lukan of Prince Albert, SK, and family, Jordan, Brianna, Dylan and Mackenzie Lukan; Patrick (Maureen) Lukan of Steinbach, MB, and family, Kenneth Hasper and family, and Elin Hasper; Calvin (Jeannie) Lukan of Humboldt, SK, and family, Carissa, Jessica and Michaela Lukan; four sisters: Viola (Edwin) Pfaff, Ermina (Clarence) Theisen, Alvina Baker, and Marie (John) Matisz; one sister-in-law, Anne Lukan; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife Florianna (nee Wourms) Lukan (2012); his parents Louis and Julia Lukan; two brothers, Wilfred (infancy) and Roman (2004); and one brother-in-law, Keith Baker (2008).Β The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Jessica Lukan, crossbearer; Brianna Lukan and Jacine Casey, scripture readers; Ange Lukan and Helen Lukan, intentions; Taygan Van De Woestyne and Jeremy Lukan, giftbearers. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugmann, director; Liane McDonald, organist; Marie Aubin,parish organist; and members of St. Augustine Parish Choir. Urnbearers were Neil and Karen Lukan. Honorary pallbearers were βAll those who shared in Jimβs life.β Interment will take place at St. Bernardβs R.C. Cemetery in the Pilger district, at a later date, next to his beloved wife, Florianna (nee Wourms) Lukan, who predeceased him on March 25, 2012. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the St. Bernardβs R.C. Cemetery Fund (cheques made payable to Holy Trinity R.C. Church). Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
