Obituary of Sid Wonitowy

<p>It is with deep sadness that the family of Sid Wonitowy announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Kathleen (Kay) and his daughters Melissa (Chris) and Jessica (Michael) and grandchildren Payton, Westin and Madden and Prescott, Katie, Sidney and Micah. He became a true GIDO. He is also survived by his brother Elwyn. Sid was predeceased by his parents Michael and Susan and his daughter Morgan.</p><p>Michael Sidney Wonitowy was born in Yorkton on May 24, 1948 and raised in Russell, MB. Sid was a man with a sense of adventure. He spent time with the Canadian Navy, travelling to many out ports. He worked in the Arctic as a heavy-duty mechanic and in Alberta in the coal mines. Sid then returned to Yorkton and began working for Saskatchewan Highway. He stayed with Highways until his retirement (2012).</p><p>&nbsp;Sid was a strong and active member of the SGEU and recently became a &ldquo;Lifetime Member&rdquo;. He held a number of different positions within the Union. Sid believed strongly in the rights of the working people (union and non-union alike) to be treated fairly and equally. Sid fought for his people.</p><p>In 1981 Sid married Kay. Kay had seen Sid dancing at a Yorkton bar and decided she wanted to marry &ldquo;that great dancer&rdquo;. They lived in Yorkton where Morgan was born and then moved back to the family farm where the other two daughters were born. Sid had a great love of the land.</p><p>After retirement Sid stayed involved with the community. He worked as a councillor for the R.M #243 Wallace for over 20 years. The highways of Saskatchewan was a big concern to him as was reflected in him becoming a member of the East Central Transportation Committee. There were many committees over the years, too many to remember.</p><p>Sid&rsquo;s &ldquo;Letters to Editor&rdquo; are well known by many. Politics was another love or hate of his life depending on what party was being discussed. Sid loved a great rousing discussion on politics. Even in his last days with us he was talking politics.</p><p>Sid loved his wife Kay and his children and grandchildren. The farm was a well known &ldquo;coffee farm&rdquo;. Many good friends and family were daily visitors to the farm. Walk in the door and you would hear Sid, &ldquo;want a coffee&rdquo;?</p><p style="text-align:justify">&nbsp;Sid was truly a big life force who was and continues to be loved. Our dear Sid we know you were tired. Rest easy dear Man.</p><p>The Memorial Service was held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, Certified Celebrant officiating. Words of remembrance was shared by Payton Andrew and Barry Nowoselsky. The inurnment followed in the Trinity Columbarium, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Payton, Westin and Madden Andrew serving as urn bearers. Memorials in memory of Sid may be made to Paws & Claws as gifts of remembrance.</p>