Minnie Senchuk passed into eternal rest on April 27, 2016 at her home. Minnie was born June 12, 1932 to Steve and Mary Zahayko on the family farm in the Fenwood District. She was the second of five children. She worked hard on the farm and had various other jobs in the community. During this time she met her husband Mike and on October 2, 1949 they were married at St. Mary's Parish. The couple resided in various communities and settled in Yorkton in 1961 to raise their family. They were blessed with 43 years of marriage and four children, Richard, Louise, Wayne and Deanne. Minnie and Mike enjoyed dancing, fishing, gardening and most of all socializing with many friends and family. During her life in Yorkton, Minnie was an active member of St. Mary's Parish and the UCWL. On the weekends you'd often find Minnie at the church hall convening various functions. Minnie was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother. You could always find her busy in the kitchen preparing meals and you would be assured to never leave her house hungry. She especially enjoyed preparing the traditional holiday meals and looked forward to having all her family home with her. Minnie was often asked to share her love of baking Easter Paskas by teaching students at various schools and the UCWL group. Minnie was a loving and compassionate person, always willing to help others by cooking meals, running errands and just spending time visiting. She was always concerned about the well-being of her family. Minnie was always happy with the simple things in life, next to baking and cooking, gardening was another one of her passions. Her family often jokes about the acres of potatoes she would plant and they would have to hill and dig! She also enjoyed sewing, knitting and canning. Minnie's love and joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. You could always find her laughing, talking or attending their school and sporting events. Minnie's warm smile and tender heart will be missed by everyone who were blessed to know her. Minnie was predeceased by her loving husband, Mike; her parents, Steve and Mary Zahayko; her in-laws, Paul and Mary Senchuk; siblings, Mike and Edward Zahayko; daughter-in-law, Gloria Senchuk and brother-in-law Harry Lazurko. Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are her four children, Richard, Louise, Wayne and Deanne; their spouses, Dennis, Shannon and Carman; her loving grandchildren, Jody (Stacey), Jared, Shana (George), Kristin (Darren), Tyler, Lacey, Jenna, Connor, Megan and Nathan as well as five great-grandchildren, Brylee, Emily, William, Tanner and Jace; one brother, Orest (Elizabeth) Zahayko; one sister, Rose Lazurko and her close friend of 16 years, Merlin Mroske, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Prayer Services were held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK, with members of St. Mary's UCWLC leading the rosary prior to the service. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was sung on Monday, May 2, 2016 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, SK. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. was the Celebrant at both services and the responses were led by Lorne Stechyshyn as well as members of the Yorkton Ukrainian Catholic Choir. The Cross Bearers were Minnie's granddaughters, Shana Coley and Kristin Carlson. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Ken Senchuk, Glen Senchuk, Leon Lazurko, Larry Lazurko, Martin Wlock and Gerald Wlock serving as the casket bearers. 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.
