STANIEC: Vincent Stephan
November 1, 1941 - October 17, 2013
The death of Vince Staniec of the Lanigan district, SK, occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was 71 years of age. Vince was born in Humboldt hospital on November 1, 1941. He lived on the family farm in the Sinnett district his whole life - first in the original house and then in a home constructed in 1955. He attended school at Valleyfield and continued at Loyola in Sinnett, where by all accounts he drove the nuns crazy. Despite earning excellent grades, he chose to leave school after completing Grade 8. He said that school was for the dumb people and he had no time for it. He farmed for many years raising cattle, crops, chickens, pigs, and at least one billy goat. As he wound down his farming operations, he found enjoyment in helping out others wherever he could. All the fun of farming with a bit less stress. Vince was a charter member of the Father Sinnett Council of the Knights of Columbus, and at the time of his death was a Councillor for the R.M. of LeRoy. He really enjoyed getting out fishing, whether it was in the summer or ice fishing in the winter. He also enjoyed curling, especially the fellowship after (and during) the games and attended as many bonspiels as he could. Vince sure enjoyed having his nieces and nephews stop by to visit. There was always a treat for them, either a snack or some cash - sometimes both! Everyone who went to an auction sale expected to see Vince there. He insisted the deals he got were too good to pass up and some day all this stuff would be needed and used, or at least worth lots more than he paid for it. He may have been right, as his own auction sale a year ago was more successful than initially expected. He loved having people stop by to play cards or cribbage, or would travel to the neighbours for much of the same, and frequent visits to the casinos, usually with Bertie, helped keep him busy. He will be very much missed by everyone who knew him. Vince was predeceased by his long time partner, Darlene Smith; his parents, John and Mary (Fedorchuk); a brother John in infancy; a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Thoen; a nephew Jonathan Staniec; and a niece, Heather Staniec. He is survived by his special friend Bertie Cash; the children of his deceased sister Betty - Randy (Darlene) and family, Tim (Jessica) and family, Anita Kroeker (Ryan) and family; a brother Fred (Norma) and their children - Denise Schrader (Warren) and family, Tammy Pitka (Rob) and family, Jason (Jennifer) and family, Myron (Tia) and family; a brother Walter (Janice) and their children - Kimberly Riel and family, Jillian (Brian Gallaway). The Prayer Service for Vince was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Lanigan, SK, on Monday, October 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. led by Darlene Bindle, and organist William Dodd. The scripture reader was Doreen Possberg, intentions were led by Anita Kroeker, and the eulogy was delivered by Tom Senko. The Funeral Service was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Lanigan, SK, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB. Others taking part were: Bernard Senko, crossbearer; Denise Schrader and Anita Kroeker, scripture readers; Warren Schrader, intentions; William Dodd and the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish Choir, music ministry; and Jackie Bernauer and Taylor Bernauer, memorial table attendants. Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Vince's life." Active pallbearers were Jason Staniec, Rob Pitka, Tim Thoen, Myron Staniec, Warren Schrader, and Jillian Staniec. Interment followed at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lanigan, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Humboldt SPCA, the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund, or the Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
