Paul Derkatch
July 25, 1917 – June 18, 2018
With great sadness, the family of the late Paul Derkatch of Saskatoon and formerly of Canora, SK, announces his peaceful passing on June 18, 2018, at the age of 100 years.
Paul was born on the family farm in the Mikado-Mazeppa District, SK on July 25, 1917. The fourth son and fourth youngest child of ten children born to Blasko and Eva (Blaz) Derkatch, Paul grew up on the family farm and attended Mazeppa School. As a young man, he developed a strong work ethic, which was evident throughout his life. In 1937, when his parents semi-retired and moved from the farm to Mikado, Paul took over the farming operations. On October 20, 1940, he married Kathleen Hubelit. In 1941, Paul trained for the Canadian Army in Regina, SK, but was discharged from service after contracting yellow jaundice. Kathleen and Paul were blessed with six children: four sons, Kenneth, Benson, Irvin and Wayne and two daughters, Sharon and Kathy. In 1952, they moved from the homestead to Preeceville, SK, where they owned and operated the Preeceville Grill for two years, while still farming. In 1954, the family relocated to Canora, SK, where they resided until 2002. They were active members of St. Andrew’s United Church, Canora, SK.
Paul continued with the farming operation until 1968, when they sold the farm land. While semi-retired, Paul worked for the local Imperial Oil dealer, as the ESSO fuel truck driver until 1984.
Paul and Kathleen enjoyed the summer outings to Good Spirit Lake, Crystal Lake and Madge Lake, where the children took swimming lessons and evenings were spent around campfires with relatives. They loved to travel and visited many parts of Canada and United States over the years. In January 2002, Kathleen had a stroke and after hospitalization, required nursing home care. That year, to be closer to some of their children and grandchildren, they moved to Saskatoon, SK. Paul was predeceased by Kathleen on September 2, 2005, after sixty-four years of marriage.
Paul enjoyed gardening and took pride in his large raspberry patch in Canora. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; always feasting on a diet of fresh fish, or an elk or moose roast. He always believed in hard work and a healthy lifestyle, which may have been the secret to his longevity. Paul was a great fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs and enjoyed curling, card games and billiards during the winter months.
He loved and took great pride in his children, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Blasko and Eva; wife, Kathleen in 2005; and sons, Benson, in infancy, and Wayne in 2015.
Born: July 25, 1917 Place of Birth: Mikado District, SK, Canada Death: June 18, 2018 Place of Death: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth (Sylvia) Derkatch of Regina, SK and Irvin (Peggy) Derkatch of Williams Lake, BC; daughters, Sharon (Dale) Procyshen of Saskatoon, SK and Kathy Bridger (Jeff Pearson) of Calgary, AB; grandchildren: Mindy Derkatch (Scot Templeton), Kevin Derkatch and Corwin Derkatch (Maureen Currie); Troy Derkatch, Tera-Lee (Greg) Caverly and Shara-Dale (Doug) Ketter; Jeremy (Colette) Procyshen, Elliott Procyshen (Rikia Trischuk) and Alara Procyshen (Kirby Haveroen); Chelsea (David) Griffin and Tyler Derkatch; and Philip and Karra Bridger; and great-grandchildren: William and James Templeton; Lachlan Derkatch; Vanessa and Danika Caverly; Chase, Dane and Maggie Ketter; and Luke, Dominic and Brett Procyshen. Family, relatives and friends will always cherish memories of him. Words that describe Paul are graciousness, great patience, hospitality, generosity, hard-working and tolerance. All our love to him. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018, from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Velda Dahlin officiating. Interment will follow in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Paul Derkatch.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul Derkatch 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Canora, Province: Saskatchewan