Anne Wintonyk of Yorkton entered eternal rest on April 14, 2013 at the age of 97 years. Anne was born on June 11, 1915 in the Stornoway district, a daughter of Alex and Maria (nee Zacharuk) Wintonyk. She was raised on the family farm and attended Geddes School. Throughout her lifetime Anne worked at numerous jobs and locations, including Vancouver, Panama and Detroit. She moved back to Yorkton to enjoy her retirement. Predeceased by her father Alex in 1969, mother Maria in 1985, sisters Anita in 1995 and Helen in 2000 and brother Nick in 1997; she is survived by two nephews Wylsen and Terry of Saltcoats, niece Diana Wintonyk of Saskatoon and sister-in-law Marie Wintonyk of Saltcoats. A Panakhyda Service was held on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky of Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church officiating. The cantor, Gerald Yaholnitsky and parish choir members sang the responses. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Terry Wintonyk, Diana Wintonyk, Jack Grandquist, Eleanor Grandquist, Murray Bialobzyski and Larry German serving as the casket bearers. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Vichnaya Pamyat! Memory Eternal! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.
