Dylan Mathew Berg passed away on May 30, 2016 at the age of 26. Dylan was born in Yorkton on August 15, 1989, the son of Dianne (nee Blazeiko) and the late Corey Berg. Dylan completed his education in Churchbridge in 2007. Upon completion of high school, he started employment with EMW in Saltcoats where he gained his passion to become an ironworker. Dylan had just completed his requirements for his Red Seal Journeyman's Certificate. His iron working took him all over Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Through his local 771 he made many lasting friendships within the brotherhood. Dylan's passion has always been the outdoors. He grew up fishing off the dock at the cabin at Lake of the Prairies and in the boat anywhere there was water, including at the cabin at Burgis Beach. Hunting was a passion that he so enjoyed with his Dad, Grandpas, Uncles and friends. There were many memories made Elk hunting at Weekes and at the Lak-a-nooki Moose Shack. Quadding, snowmobiling, trapping and scouting were all past times, that when spent with all his family and friends, meant the world to him. Dylan was a very compassionate person. In 2009 after his father Corey was diagnosed with cancer, Dylan made a decision to grow his hair and donate it for wigs for those who were in need. Dylan "Rocked his Mullet" and was very, very proud of it! After 4 years of growth, on December 11, 2013 Dylan chose to cut off his "rat tail". He raised approximately $5,500.00 for the Cancer Society which well exceeded his fundraising goal. Dylan played minor and senior hockey in Churchbridge and spent many years playing Rec Hockey. He always looked forward to the annual Imperials Boxing Day Hockey Tournament in Churchbridge. As a true Boston Bruins fan, he was able to see his team play in Edmonton last year. His vast knowledge of hockey recently led him to a potential opportunity of becoming a hockey scout. In 2006 Dylan followed his parent's involvement in volunteer fire firefighting and joined as a junior firefighter with Churchbridge Fire and Rescue and has been a member since. Dylan loved to travel. His first trip was in 2008 where he travelled with his Mom, Dad and sister to Arizona to visit his grandparents. In 2009 he traveled to Montreal to watch the UFC fights. In 2010 he travelled to Costa Rica with his Mom and Ashley to spend Christmas together. He loved it so much there that he went back in 2011 with his friends. In 2014 his love of hockey took him to watch the World Juniors in Sweden. In 2015 he travelled to Thailand where he backpacked across the country, had an opportunity to ride an elephant, cuddled a monkey and was able to meet up with his cousin Jeff where they experienced some of the country together. His most recent trip was with a buddy to Arizona to spend New Year's 2016 with his Grandpa. Dylan loved to go to concerts and there are many that will never forget the song "What was I Thinking?". That was the song that Dylan made his "brief" debut on stage with Dierks Bentley. There was never a dull moment when Dylan was around. He always had a good comeback, a personality that lit up the room and he could talk to anyone about anything, just like his Dad! Dylan was predeceased by his Dad, Corey in 2010, his Grandma Pat Berg in 2014, his Uncle Kelly Berg in 2006 and his Grandpa Ed Blazeiko in 2003. He leaves to cherish the memories and celebrate his life, his loving Mom, Dianne Berg, his big sister Ashley Berg, Baba Olga Blazeiko, Grandpa Dennis Berg, Uncle Dale and Auntie Kelli Blazeiko (cousins Brianna (Mason) and Brady), Uncle Darren and Auntie Lorraine Blazeiko (cousins Brooke and Jake), Uncle Darren and Auntie Diane Berg (cousins Karissa (Aube) Aubichon and family, Mike (Nicole) Berg and family and Jeff Berg), Auntie Judy and Rick Grocholski (cousins Kaitlyn Berg-Grocholski, Crystal, James and Craig Berg, Amanda (Nate) Ede and family, Uncle Warren Berg (cousins Shayla and Taylor Berg), extended family and many, many friends. Dylan has gone fishing with his Dad. Love and peace! A Visitation for family and friends was held on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was sung on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. was the Celebrant and the responses were led by Laurie Fedorowich. The Cross Bearers were Chad Byczynski and Tanner Burman and the Epistle Readers were Brianna Blazeiko and Mike Berg. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Father Raymond Lukie officiating, Fern Katzberg playing the bagpipes, Dylan's mother, Dianne Berg and Dylan's sister, Ashley Berg serving as the Urn Bearers and the Churchbridge Fire & Rescue and Local 771 Ironworkers Brotherhood serving as Honourary Urn Bearers. Friends may make donations in Dylan's memory to the Churchbridge Arena Board, in support of arena "Chiller" project. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
