William (Bill) Philip Kalenchuk passed away on February 16, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Bill was predeceased by his parents Stephen (Mary) Kalenchuk. He is survived by his wife Linda; his children Twyla (Jorn), Susan (Rob), and ginger; granddaughters Sydney Rose and Grace; brother Stephen (Elaine) (children Michael, Jordana (Joseph)); sister Barbara (children Tammy (Zackary)); foster son Adam; and the McGillicky family.
Bill was born in Bienfait, SK and moved to Weyburn where he attended Weyburn Collegiate, but as soon as he could, he joined the army and jumped out of many planes, usually by choice. He was stationed in Germany, Lebanon and Cyprus. He enjoyed the military, but by all accounts he enjoyed his leave time in Europe even more.
Bill and Linda were married in 1971 and lived in Ottawa where Bill worked for the Solicitor General’s office. Thankfully he left that career so that he could move back west and focus on his life-long passion, feeding people. He was able to perfect and give to us all, the world’s best perogy.
Bill taught his children how to throw a strong right hook, to not drag their feet or mumble, to burp the alphabet and how to bring people together.
Bill taught everyone that we all need to eat, even if you think you’re not hungry. He could feed an army when only a sandwich was needed. Feeding people meant inclusion and kindness and family. It meant sharing what you have and always having an extra place ready for whoever comes through the open door. He loved people with his food and his stories, and he had as many stories as helpings of food. Bill had a booming, deep voice, mischievous sense of humour and a grand laugh. He was a big, strong, Dad and for the short time he had with them, a sweet, silly, loving grandfather.
Some of Bill’s hobbies were embarrassing his children, collecting wreckages of old vans and rusted out trucks and teasing Linda. And Bill loved teasing Linda because he loved Linda. Bill and Linda were a welcoming, funny and warm couple. They listened to polka music, danced in the kitchen and played endless rounds of scrabble together. Throughout their nearly 50 years of marriage, Linda cared for Bill with good humour (it was needed) an enormous amount of patience and love, and even more so during the last years.
Thank you Dad, we love you everything in 9’s.
An open house Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at 1425 Carlton Street, Regina,SK.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Bill Philip Kalenchuk February 16th 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan
To Auntie Linda ,Susan, Twyla & families. ;Our sincere condolences to you all .You both were great at hospitality shown to our families will, never forget uncle Bill. He probably is up there with his brothers right now reminiscing . RIP. Your niece ,Darlene &Marius Monteyne, Corey ,Chad ,Dannette & families.