LISITZA: Orest Morris Lisitza of Humboldt passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was 80 years of age. Orest was born on June 18, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (nee Zip) Lysitza at Tway, SK. After completing Grade 12, he went on to University. Orest settled into his career as an R.M. Administrator in Middle Lake, working there for the next 37 years. In 1956, he married Eleanor "Dolly" Andersen, who taught school in the Middle Lake area. Their union was blessed with four children, two sons and two daughters. In addition to his position as the R.M. Administrator, Orest owned and operated a general insurance business with Dolly, was the Credit Union Manager for nine years, served on various boards, and was involved with other events in the community. Over the years, in his leisure time, Orest enjoyed playing baseball, curling, golf, bridge and other card games with family and friends. Upon retirement in January 1990, he and Dolly spent 20 winters in Sun City, Arizona, as snowbirds. During the last few years, Orest especially enjoyed reading and playing golf. Orest will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his four children and nine grandchildren: Richard (Susan) Lisitza and children Megan, Joseph, and Cassie of Stony Plain, AB; Michael (Arlene) Lisitza and daughters Torrie and Tyler of St. Albert, AB; Janine (Michael) Possberg and daughter Kyra of Saskatoon; and Lisa (Len) Mueller and daughters Alexa, Shae-Lynn and Sabrina of Saskatoon; two brothers: Raymond (Toni), and Larry (Linda); one sister, Olive (Erwin) Hilkewich; brother-in-law, Al Deakin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dolly Lisitza (April 26, 2011); parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Zip) Lysitza; sister, Eileen; and his parents-in-law, Oluf and Ida (nee Olson) Andersen. The Funeral Service for Orest was held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor James Vosper. Others taking part were: Len Mueller and Michael Possberg, eulogists; Elaine Siegel, music ministry; and Joseph Lisitza, urnbearer. Honorary pallbearers were "all Orest's grandchildren." Interment followed at the Humboldt Public Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
