The family of Lyle Kowalyshen of Yorkton sadly announce his sudden passing on April 29, 2022. He was 65 years of age.
A private family graveside service will be held in the summer in the Yorkton City Cemetery.
Memorial donations in memory of Lyle may be made to the Diabetes Association (917 A Albert St., Regina, SK. S4R 2P6) or to the Cardiac Care Unit-Regina (Hospitals of Regina Foundation c/o Cardiac Care Unit 1874 Scarth St., Regina, SK. S4P 4B3) as gifts of remembrance.
It is with great sadness that the family of Lyle Terrance Kowalyshen announce his sudden passing on April 29, 2022. He was predeceased by his mother Anne (1978), father Julien (1994), sister Adrianne (2009), nephew Robert and two nieces in infancy. Lyle was born in Yorkton on July 2, 1956. He grew up in the Rhein/Yorkton area and attended Rhein School and Dr. Brass in Yorkton. After graduating from YRHS, he enrolled at the University of Regina. It was during this time that he accepted a position of letter carrier at Canada Post and returned to Yorkton. He transferred to Medicine Hat, Alberta where he lived until becoming disabled from diabetes, then he returned to Yorkton.
Lyle enjoyed playing pool since he was 10 years old (in fact, he sneaked into pool halls before then)! He even placed first in a few tournaments. He won many medals and trophies in pool and Slow Pitch. He was also an avid Montreal Canadiens Hockey fan and likely didn’t miss a game they ever played. Lyle was very proud of his ’64 and ’77 Corvettes, ’65 Mustang and a few Harley Davidson motorcycles. Although it was tough, he LET his big brother Myles drive his brand new Corvette and his first Harley. His passion was anxiously waiting for spring when he could get on his beautiful turquoise Harley and cruise the highway and streets of Yorkton. He made annual trips to Sturgis in the U.S. for quite a few years with friends. He was also fortunate enough to travel to the Bahamas and several U.S. states with his good friend Larry Elash.
Lyle courageously struggled with diabetes since he was 17 years old and had undergone several surgeries, including major heart surgery in 2011. After recovering from this surgery, he participated in raising funds to support new medical technology for the Cardiac Care Unit in Regina. He looked forward to the 5 KM Cardiac Care walk at the Wascana Park with his sister Paulette-and was proud to finish last! He was very grateful to the Regina & Yorkton medical teams who extended his life and made it a little easier.
Bravely facing all of these challenges, Lyle was always upbeat and looked forward to meeting up with family and friends for coffee several times a day.
Lyle is survived by his sister Julianna, brother Myles (Nancy), sister Paulette (Jim) and many nieces and nephews.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lyle Terrance Kowalyshen Friday April 29th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Yorkton, Province: Saskatchewan
He was always MISTER LYLE to me – a true friend…..
I’ll see you on the other side, Amigo……
John Douglas