In Loving Memory of Nykola (Nick) Nykiforuk, December 22, 1925 鈥� February 8, 2017. Nick passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by the love of his family and wife of 63 years, Mary (Konopelski). He was very strong, courageous, loving and never let the cancer take away his spirit, sense of humour, pride or dignity. Nick was born on the farm near Prince, SK. He worked for Canada Post for 33 years. After retiring at age 59, he returned to farming. Aside from farming his passions were hunting, fishing, gardening, and travelling. On Wednesday, February 8, Nick left us to go to the great hunting and fishing zones in the sky where the season is always open and a license isn鈥檛 required. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary; children: Carolyn (Michael) Waschuk, Marilyn Joan Nykiforuk and Ross (Susan Healey) Nykiforuk - grandsons: Niall & Simon Richmond-Nykiforuk; sisters & brother: Olga (Gilles) Verret, Oraise Horkoff and Peter (Ina) Nykiforuk; half-brother, Dan (Hazel) Nikiforuk; sisters-in-law, Lillian Nykiforuk & Koni Kramm; half-sister-in-law, Sophie Nykiforuk; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents: Michael & Paraska Nykiforuk; one daughter in infancy, Marilyn Jane Nykiforuk; brothers: Dmytro, Walter & Tom; half-brothers & half-sister: Paul (+Mary), Emily (+Paul) Dumas, Morris, William (+Ann); Mary鈥檚 family: parents: Marion & Anna Konopelski and siblings: Nellie Konopelski, Rose Hodge, Stan Konopelski & Helen Schmidt. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Presider Ghislain Bellavance. Music Ministry: Pianist & Soloist 鈥� Gwen Friesen; Mary鈥檚 Song 鈥� 鈥淗E鈥�. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Cross Bearer was Diane Cameron (Niece). Candle Bearers were Oraise Horkoff (Sister) and Larissa Coward (Niece). Eulogy was given by Ross Nykiforuk. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-6 - Dale Meier; Responsorial Psalm: Jaki Esquirol; 2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 - Michael Waschuk; Gospel: John 14: 1-6 - Fr. Cuong Luong; Prayers Of The Faithful: Susan Healey. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gift Bearers - Olga & Gilles Verret. Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung & Jaki Esquirol; Notre Dame Parish Choir; Mary鈥檚 Song - 鈥淗E鈥�. Honourary Pallbearers were Leo Meier, Paul Meiers, Ray Nikiforuk, Yaris Nikiforuk, Dennis Pidwerbeski, Hazel Palmer, Mary Pelchat, John Leite, Hector Gomez and Henry Konopelski. Active Pallbearers were Niall Richmond-Nykiforuk 鈥� Grandson, Nieces & Nephews Roger Verret, Gordon Nykiforuk, Patricia Spratt, Jeffrey Nykiforuk and James Nykiforuk. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK 聽S9A 3L8. Interment was at Garden Of Devotion, Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service
Card of Thanks
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Scott Parker and the Battleford鈥檚 Union Hospital nursing staff, Dr. Dunhin, Notre Dame Parish, Father Cuong Luong and Battlefords Funeral Service.
