KATERYNYCH: In Loving Memory of Wayne Richard Katerynych who was born February 9, 1953 at North Battleford, SK and passed away November 15, 2011 at North Battleford, SK. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Ste. Marie Katerynych; children: Gilbert Katerynych, Erin (Derek) Hoffman, children: Evan & Brantley; Rachel Katerynych; Kateryna Katerynych, children: Karter & Jazmine; step-children: Colleen Fennig, Jaime Fennig (Tyler Jacobson), children: William Doll, Blayke Fennig-Jacobson, Albert Bourque, child: Kyle Fennig-Bourque; his sister, Wendy Katerynych. Wayne was predeceased by his son, Paul; parents, William & Joyce Katerynych; sister, Rhoda Schan; step-daughter, Kyla Fennig. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Wayne's Life was held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from Logie Hall, Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Frances Patterson and Rev. Glenn Zimmer officiating. Family Shared Memories were given by Erin Katerynych and Video Tribute prepared by Gilbert Katerynych. Gift of Music by Soloist Howard Bulmer "One Day At A Time" and "It Is No Secret". Memorials are requested to Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 (designate to Multiple Myeloma Research). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. 446-4200 CARD OF THANKS Very special thank-you to two dear friends of Wayne and myself; George Petriew and Terry Fadish whom unselfishly came to help often during Wayne's illness. Many times leaving their work undone to allow me to spend time with Wayne. Thank-you to the Rawlyk family: Steve, Darrin and Terry for their help with feeding cattle on winter days when our tractor would not start and during this past harvest while Wayne was in the hospital. Thank-you to Keith and Murray Strain for doing likewise a few years back. As well, thank-you to Walter Jesse, David Sharpe, Leo Laboucane and Derek Hoffman for helping with this year's harvest. To my sister Katie and brother-in-law Roger Duhaime, my sincere gratitude. Katie, I could not have gotten through those last days of Wayne's life without you. You were unselfish with your time, energy, nursing skills and friendship. Roger you were always available when I needed help with anything. You both represent the true meaning of family. Thank-you as well to Rene and Glenn Duhaime and Deni Striga, my nephews and brother Arnold Ste. Marie for their help. The true meaning of family and sacrifice was also revealed by Gilbert, who left his job to return home to help me look after his father. There will never be enough gratitude in my heart to compensate you for your unselfish actions, Gilbert. Your dad was always proud of you and you never failed him in the end. Thank-you most sincerely for this precious gift. I also wish to thank-you for your most magnificent power point portrayal of your dad at the memorial. To Erin and Derek, thank-you for your help with so many things; the rides to Saskatoon, time spent at the hospital, the flowers and especially the wonderful eulogy. I know that was not an easy task to do. To Evan (Pimp squeak) thank-you for making Grandpa laugh. And thank-you for your friendship towards me. To little Brantley; you brought such joy to Grandpa's life just by being you. To Katie: Thank-you for always coming home on such short notice and giving of yourself to attending to dad needs. As well chauffeuring us both to Saskatoon. To Karter and Jazmine: Grandpa was so proud of both of you. Jasmine was his little girl. Thank-you Rachel for your visits. For helping me organize, prepare and serve the noon luncheon in a somewhat emergency situation, my thanks to my sisters, Theresa Windsor, Lorraine Ste Marie, Katie Duhaime, Bernie Roach, Jeannie Peters and Arlene Rubletz as was as sister-in-law, Roxanne Sulatisky and nieces Danielle Bannerman, Lana Striga, Cali, Tami and Lisa Duhaime. My gratitude also extends to Elizabeth Cline, June Iverson, Germain Degenais, Gill Cooper, Colleen Fennig and Jody Petriew for their expertise in the kitchen as was as their friendship. Thank-you to Rev. Frances Patterson of the Third Avenue United Church for your many visits to the hospital, your prayers and allowing me a total stranger to confide in you and mostly for welcoming Rev. Glenn into your church upon my request to contribute towards Wayne's memorial service. Thank-you to Rev. Glenn Zimmer, my dear friend of forty one years, for your input towards Wayne's Memorial service. I know from past experience that whenever you are involved in anything the results are spectacular. Thank-you to Rev. Vicki Obedkoff, from Toronto, a friend of Wayne's for many years and mine for only a few, for your remembrance of Wayne and composing a personal prayer in his honor. To Howard Bulmer for your musical contributions, I treasure the fact that your were proud to participate and I thank-you for giving Wayne's memorial service a personal heartfelt touch. Thank-you to Dr. M. El-Mary, Anne Westad and Bruce Schmidt (Social Worker) at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre for your care of Wayne. Bruce, Wayne and I considered you a friend and looked forward to your visits at Wayne's appointments. Thank-you to Dawn, Shelly, Muriel and Georgette at C.O.P.S. at the Battlefords Union Hospital for your care of Wayne as well as your friendship. Thank-you to the doctors and nurses who cared for Wayne at different times over the years particularly Dr. Aron Prystupa. I would especially like to pay tribute to Rita Meckling, Heather Senger, Cindy Landrie, Christian Tan and Florendinda Gallando, I was greatly impressed with your thoughtfulness, tenderness and your attention to detail towards palliative care patients. I am forever grateful for the way you treated Wayne, especially on the last days of his life. Thank-you to Scott Parker, Palliative Care Coordinator. Scott, your compassion and expertise will always be remembered. Thank-you to Battlefords Funeral Service: Bob, Janet and Terry for your guidance and services at most difficult times. Thank-you to my special friends, Joy Campbell, Gill Cooper, Elizabeth Cline, Vicki Obedkoff and Ellen Wood who called often then and now to see how I am. Thank-you to everyone who expressed condolences in person, by phone, visitation or mail. Most sincerely Elaine Ste Marie Katerynych. ____________________________________________________
