Alec Goretski
March 30, 1932 – March 3, 2019
Alec Goretski, beloved husband of the late Lena Goretski, passed away at Yorkton, SK, on March 3, 2019, at the age of 86 years.
Alec was born on March 30, 1932, to John and Polly (Eftoda) Goretski on a farm near Mamornitz in the Buchanan District, SK. He received his grade nine education from Mamornitz School and went on to attend one year further at Fir Mountain, SK. Upon completion of his schooling, Alec obtained employment in Fir Mountain as a time keeper with the Canadian Pacific Railway, where he worked for the next 3.5 years. Alec met Lena Radwanski and they were united in marriage on August 2, 1956. Together they raised their family of two children, Joan and Mark. In May 1953, Alec accepted a position as an orderly at the Canora Hospital, where he worked for the next 40 years. Over the years, the family enjoyed several vacations together, travelling to Florida, Winnipeg, Cardston, Penticton and Watrous. Although Alec enjoyed them all, his favourite trip was to Tampa and Disneyworld in Florida. With a dedicated and strong faith, Alec and Lena were integral members of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. They loved to socialize and spend time with family and friends, playing cards, especially Crib and Kaiser. Alec also enjoyed watching curling, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. As an exceptional gardener, Alec was quite at peace tending to his multiple gardens, often caring for two or three gardens each year. Other than in his gardens, he would often be found picking mushrooms or saskatoon berries.
Without a doubt, Alec’s greatest fulfillment was in spending time with his two children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was very proud of his family and has left them with many wonderful, treasured memories to cherish. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Alec was predeceased by his parents, John and Polly and his wife, Lena. He is survived by his children: Joan (Tim) Kelbaugh of Springside, SK and Mark Goretski of Medicine Hat, AB; four grandchildren: Jeff (Stefanie), Kyle (April), Brett and Amy (Kayne) Frederickson; and his three great-grandchildren: Katerina, Ava and Adalyn; as well as his extended family and many family friends.
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, and the Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019, both from the Chapel of Leson’s Funeral Home, Canora, SK, with Rev. Fr. Andrew Piasta officiating. Interment will follow in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary – Palliative Care Unit, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Alec Goretski.
Born: March 30, 1932 Place of Birth: Buchanan District, SK, Canada Death: March 3, 2019 Place of Death: Yorkton, SK, Canada
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alec Goretski 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Canora, Province: Saskatchewan