IGNATIUK: Tinia Ignatiuk, 82 of Yorkton formerly of Preeceville, passed away on June 12 in Aspen Bluffs Villa, Yorkton.
Funeral service was held at Preeceville Trinity United Church on June 22 with Reverend Miles Russell of officiating. Tinia was born in Preeceville to John and Veronica (Magdy) Strykowski on June
23, 1932. She grew up on the family farm with her 4 siblings and attended Beaver Bluff School. In 1950, she married Bill Ignatiuk and they started their life together on the farm.
Tinia worked tirelessly both outside of the home at Sells Dry Cleaners, Robinsons then Gulka’s and at home raising 3 boys. Her specialties included cooking, baking, crocheting, knitting and gardening. She was also involved in the church choir. Even after being diagnosed in 1989 with a debilitating neurological disease, Tinia kept at it, ensuring that her family was always
looked after. Tinia was always thinking of others first. Her hands were never idle! Tinia is preceded in death by her brother Stanley.
Survived by: her husband Bill of Yorkton; sons Gerald (Laurie) of Preeceville, Morley (Katy) of Regina and Jordan (Tanja) of Regina; siblings Joe (Mary) Strykowski, Caroline Steciuk and Jim (Carol) Strykowski ; grandchildren: Warner (Tammy) Ignatiuk, Larissa Carroll, Vince (Laura) Ignatiuk, Shae, Kiara, Teagan, Kazmer and Imogen Ignatiuk; great-grandchildren: Halyna, Danylo, Deklan, Meryk, Gianna, Stephen and Bohdan; cherished by several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to Trinity United Church, Box 1105, Preeceville, S0A 3B0 or Charitable Organization of choice.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Aspen Bluffs Villa management and staff for their care and compassion, also to Preeceville Home Care and the Preeceville UCW. Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
