Mike Dereniski's daughters are sad to announce their father's passing on Friday, July 24 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 81 years. Mike was born in the Rhein district to John and Lena (nee Chepil) Dereniwski. His early schooling days were at Kitzman School and later at Yorkton Collegiate Institute. As a young man he moved to High River, AB to work with a framing crew. Upon moving back, Mike was employed at Yorkton Enterprise as a compositor. It was then that his brother-in-law Ed Edwards introduced him to a beautiful young telephone operator "Shirley Wladichuk". "She had him at hello!!" They were married in 1955. In 1956 their family of five girls began. Mike went on to start his own print shop, Job-Rite Printers. Upon retirement as a printer, Mike owned and managed the Regency Place housing units until he sold in 1999. Over the years, Mike and Shirley built 2 homes, as well as enjoying renovating and selling other homes. His cherished memories and happiest times were at his cabin at Good Spirit Lake. Mike is lovingly remembered by his family, LeeAnn and Ivan Bodnaryk, Wendy and Doug Nicol, Carla and Lance Rogne, Janet and Eugene Holowatuik, Michelle and John Loschuk; grandchildren: Mark Bodnaryk, Michael (Deanna) Rogne, Kurtis (Jen) Rogne, Adam Rogne (Andrea), Jacquelyn Rogne (David), Kylie (Thaine) Gervais, Amanda Holowatuik (Riley), Sarah Holowatuik (Justin), Emma Holowatuik, Mikayla Loschuk, Ben Loschuk, Ali Loschuk; great grandchildren: Brooklyn and Kaitlin Rogne, Jaxon, Kashton and Jett Rogne, Lowen and Maya Gervais. Mike was predeceased by his wife Shirley, his father John, mother Lena, sister Genevieve Edwards and his dog, Brandy. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Father Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church officiating. The responses were by Colette Karapita & St. Mary's Choir members. The hymns, "Amazing Grace sung by Carla Rogne and "How Great Thou Art" sung by Cheryl Klingspon were included in the service. Tributes to Grandpa were conveyed by Amanda Holowatuik and Mark Bodnaryk and words of remembrance and gratitude expressed LeeAnn Bodnaryk. Serving as cross bearer was Mikayla Loschuk. The interment for both Mike and Shirley took place in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with daughters, LeeAnn, Wendy, Carla, Janet & Michelle serving as Mike's urn bearers and Clarence Wladichuk serving as Shirley's urn bearer. Memorials in Mike's memory may be made to Memorial Tribute, c/o Good Spirit Lake Cabin Owners Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at . Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal memory!
