Obituary of Phyllis Marianchuk

<p>&nbsp;It is with both sadness and love in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Phyllis Marianchuk (Dumenko) of Theodore, SK on February 12, 2023 at the age of 92 years.</p><p>Mom was born on September 30, 1930 in Yorkton, SK and was the third of four children of Stephen and Irene (Kucey) Dumenko. She grew up on the family acreage half mile west of Insinger, SK and attended school in Insinger, Sheho and Theodore. After graduating from school, she worked at her Uncle Nick Kucey&rsquo;s cafe in Theodore. It was during this time she met her future husband, Nick Marianchuk. They were married on Nov. 5, 1950 and together built a home in Theodore, where they raised their three boys, Myles, Barry and Mark, and lived their entire lives. Over the years, Dad farmed the half-section of land they purchased three miles south-east of town while Mom worked for Canada Post at the Theodore Post Office, then SGI as the Motor License Issuer in Theodore. They were both devoted to supporting their sons as they pursued their ambitions while growing up at home, and as they embarked on their careers elsewhere. Many miles were logged and countless hours spent mainly in hockey and curling rinks and at ball diamonds. Through all these activities, many life long friendships for the family were formed.</p><p>While family was her top priority, Mom was also actively involved in various community organizations over the years. She served as a member, president, and treasurer on the Ukrainian Women&rsquo;s Assoc. for nearly 50 years, volunteered with the Theodore Perogy Pinchers, and attended gatherings of the Theodore Seniors Club. She also maintained a quiet but strong faith through dedicated service to her church, serving many years as treasurer and assisting with operation of the St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Theodore.</p><p>Mom was a dedicated wife and mother, loving and supporting her family above all else. She always had a keen interest and a sense of pride in her family&rsquo;s activities and achievements, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom was always the most comfortable and content at home, with the kitchen, yard and garden being her happy places. The kitchen was always busy with Mom preparing homecooked meals, pinching perogies, rolling cabbage rolls, baking bread and pastries, and preserving vegetables from the garden. Sundays and holidays were a time Mom created special meals highlighted by traditional Ukrainian dishes for everyone&rsquo;s enjoyment. The preparation and serving of the traditional Ukrainian Christmas and Easter meals with family were especially happy times for Mom. The kitchen table was also her studio for the hundreds of psyanky, kolach and paska she so intricately created for family and friends. The yard was always meticulously maintained and adorned with colorful perennials and annuals, which was recognized during the Theodore 2005 Centennial Celebrations as Mom and Dad received a best overall yard award during the event. Her large garden was her ultimate pride and joy, where she nurtured and harvested the various vegetables for the family&rsquo;s enjoyment fresh out of the garden and preserved. While declining in size over the past few years, Mom still tended over some rows of potatoes, carrots, beans and cucumbers this past summer. Mom also kept an interest for sports, always watching the Saskatchewan Roughrider games and championship curling events on television.</p><p>Mom was an independent lady and fiercely determined to live at home as long as she could. We are thankful she was able to realize that wish through the support of friends and neighbours in the community of Theodore, and for the past 18 months the Foam Lake Home Care staff. The family is forever grateful and expresses heartfelt thanks to everyone that helped Mom in so many ways over the past several years.</p><p>Mom&rsquo;s memory will be lovingly cherished by her <strong><em>three children</em></strong>, <em>five grandchildren</em>, and two great-grandchildren: <strong><em>Myles</em></strong> of Saskatoon, SK; <strong><em>Barry</em></strong><em> </em>(Brenda) of Yorkton, SK and family: <em>Brett</em> (Amanda) and Amelia of Warman, SK, <em>Braden</em> (Jolean) and Leo of Regina, SK, and <em>Scott</em> (Meghan) of Yorkton, SK; <strong><em>Mark</em> </strong>(Jennifer) of Humboldt, SK and family: <em>Rylan</em> of Calgary, AB and <em>Jorden</em> of Calgary, AB. She is also survived by brother-in-law Norman (Vicki) Marianchuk of Cawaja Beach, ON; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.</p><p>Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Nick, parents Stephen and Irene, sister Mary (1929), brother William (Bill) and sister-in-law Belle, brother Joe and sister-in-law Olga, brothers-in-law George, John, Fred, Harry, Sam, Morris, and Gerry Marianchuk.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Prayers were held on Friday, February 17, 2023 and the Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, both from Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna officiating. Responses were given by Jason Kopan. The cross bearer was Jennifer Winkel. Honorary casket bearers were Dennis & Lorraine Biblow, Angie Dowholis, Joe & Diane Sichkaruk and Olga Surkan. The interment followed in St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Parish Cemetery, Theodore, Saskatchewan with Brett Marianchuk, Braden Marianchuk, Scott Marianchuk, Rylan Marianchuk, Jorden Marianchuk and&nbsp; Bill Domanko serving as casket bearers. In remembrance of Phyllis&rsquo; life, memorial donations may be made to a Charity of One&rsquo;s Choice as gifts of remembrance.&nbsp;</p>