Walter’s Obituary
The family of the late Walter Rusnak announce his passing at the Theodore Health Centre on May 25, 2021, at the age of 83 years.
Walter was born on March 15, 1938, to Wasyl and Katie (Tomchyshen) Rusnak. He was born at home in the Mamornitz area. Walter attended and received his education from Ascard school and Mamornitz school. He farmed with his parents and on April 20, 1996, he married Barbara Steffenson.
Walter enjoyed the farm life, loved working on mechanical stuff, and enjoyed welding for people. In addition to farming, Walter worked at Sturgis and Yorkton Livestock, as well as with Onslow’s. He also served as a councillor within the R.M. of Insinger for 10 years, from January 2002 to October of 2011. However, cattle farming remained a passion for him and was still his main source of income.
In addition to farming, Walter enjoyed playing cards (Troika), going to dances, and especially loved a good polka.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Walter was predeceased by his parents, Wasyl and Katie, his brother, Nick, and a brother in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Buchanan, SK; daughter, Geraldine Rusnak (Wayne Ripa) of Yorkton, SK; grand-daughter, Delilah Rusnak; and great-grandson, Dryden Rusnak; as well as numerous stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
A Public Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK. A Private Funeral Service will be held (and live-streamed) at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 31, 2021, with Rev. Fr. Petro Tsenov officiating. Interment will follow at the Canora Cemetery, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Theodore Health Centre – Activity Department, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Walter Rusnak.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Walter Rusnak 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Canora, Province: Saskatchewan