The family of Joe Matwiy, beloved husband of Pauline, sadly announce his passing on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was 91 years of age.
A Private Family Funeral will be held on Thursday, April 8 at 10:00am from the Chapel of Park Funeral Home (311 3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK) with Rev. Father Andre Lalach presiding.
Relatives and friends wishing to support the family may view a Live-stream of the service by clicking on the link below at 9:45a.m.
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The interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemane, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan (301-2550 12th Ave. Regina, SK S4P 3X1) as gifts of remembrance.
Joe was born on Jan 4, 1930 on the family farm near Buchanan. He grew up alongside 8 siblings. He started his education in a country school reached on foot or bicycle and rarely by horse drawn sleigh. He attained his Grade 12 high school diploma at Buchanan High School. He worked several jobs away from home including as a taxi driver in Winnipeg and in the nickel smelter in Sudbury before returning to take over the farm upon his father’s passing.
He met, courted, and married Pauline Fedorow on July 12, 1958. They were married in Hryhoriw church and their wedding dance was in the loft of the newly constructed barn of Pauline’s parents. They welcomed daughters Mildred in 1960, Hazel in 1963, and Lydia in 1969.
Joe and Pauline were life long partners and for 23 years ran their mixed operation farm together. The workdays were long and challenging in those days. Sundays were always a day of rest and for visiting with friends and neighbours or teaching their girls to throw and catch a softball or skate and toboggan in the winter.
Upon selling the farm they moved to Yorkton where Joe worked for GA Construction building trusses. At age 65 he entered his last employment “working for the government” as he liked to describe his retirement years.
Upon retirement he enjoyed puttering around the yard, rooting for the Toronto Maple Leafs, catching some rays on sunny days and listening to old time music programs or baseball games on the radio while snacking on his favourites: cheezies or sunflower seeds.
Upon moving to Saskatoon, he continued to be lovingly and faithfully cared for by Pauline until his health required heavier care. He was a resident of Central Haven and then St. Ann’s nursing homes until his passing on April 3. The care home staff became his second family.
Throughout his life Joe was known for his sense of humour and joking ways. He led by example in valuing education, hard work, and sharing a laugh with those he crossed paths with. He was proud to be able to celebrate the births of his grandchildren and attend their many activities and milestone accomplishments over the years. Visits from his great granddaughter brought a smile to his face and a twinkle to his eye.
Joe is predeceased by his parents Peter and Polly, his siblings Stephie, Doris, John and Anne, and two siblings in infancy.
Surviving him are his wife of 62 years Pauline, daughters Mildred (Glenn), Hazel (Noel), Lydia (Jack); grandchildren Samantha (Paul), Stephanie (Derrick), Owen, Thomas, Melanie (Angus), Alexander; and great granddaughter Tilda.
Also remembering him are siblings Olive, Mae, Phyllis, Mike, sister-in-law Elizabeth, and many nieces and nephews.
Tilda has these wise words that we can all take to heart: “It’s ok to be sad; but we will see gido again in heaven”. Until we meet again,
Eternal Memory “Vichnaya Pamyat”
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joe Matwiy Saturday April 3rd 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Yorkton, Province: Saskatchewan