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Sylvia Yuzek

 

The family of Sylvia Yuzek (Prekaski) is very sad to announce the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother on May 11, 2022. Sylvia was born November 30, 1941, on the Prekaski family farm north of Sturgis, Saskatchewan.  She completed the majority of her schooling in Sturgis. After high school she went to Prince Albert for nursing school at the Victoria Union Hospital, completing her Registered Nurse training on January 8, 1964.  Prior to taking a nursing position at Preeceville Hospital she worked in Yorkton, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.  Sylvia loved nursing and taking care of people, working in surgery and in the emergency department was what she enjoyed the most in her nursing career.  On July 31, 1965, Sylvia married Ted Yuzek and together they raised 3 children in Sturgis. In 1982, Ted and Sylvia took over operating the Shell Canada Bulk fuel station in Sturgis.  They ran Assiniboine Fuel along with their son Bob until 2001. Together they enjoyed many years camping and fishing, especially their many summers at McBride Lake.  They enjoyed traveling to visit friends and family. Spending the holidays surrounded by people was important to Sylvia, there were times when she would host 40 or more people for Christmas dinner.  They travelled to several tropical locations over the years creating great memories together. Sylvia enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, baking, and making her famous homemade garlic powder. Along with her amazing flowers and vegetable gardens she will be remembered for her perogies, cabbage and beet rolls, her handmade quilts and her delicious chocolate chip cookies!  Watching curling, going to garage sales and concerts (Johnny Reid) made her happy.  For Sylvia her favorite way to pass time was to spend her time with her husband (until his passing), her children and grandchildren.  Sylvia was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore Yuzek, her parents Nick and Kathleen Prekaski (Melnychuk), in-laws Peter and Margaret Yuzek, her brothers Arthur, David and Donald, her sister Paulette, half-sister Marjorie and many other relatives. She is survived and will be lovingly remembered by her children Bob, Patty, Cathy (Trevor); grandchildren Hanna, Justyce, Jorja, Erica and Celena; sister-in-law Evelyn (Dennis) Tretiak; and brother in-law Danny (Corinne) Yuzek; and many nephews and nieces.  A Private Family Service to honour Sylvia will take place at a later date.  Donations can be made in Sylvia’s memory to a charity of your choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550.

11 Comments

  1. Jenn & Robb
    Jenn & Robb on May 19, 2022 at 9:01 pm

    Our very deepest condolences. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  2. Wendy
    Wendy on May 19, 2022 at 9:54 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Auntie Sylvia was a great lady thinking of you all

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    • Ginger Ritshie
      Ginger Ritshie on May 20, 2022 at 10:31 am

      My deepest condolences to the family. Sylvia will be missed.

      Reply
  3. Gwen westerlund
    Gwen westerlund on May 20, 2022 at 7:41 am

    Deepest condolences to all family members! I worked with Sylvia when I first started nursing! A wonderful, kind person!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

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  4. Bev Landry
    Bev Landry on May 20, 2022 at 7:44 am

    Thoughts and prayers to you all, Patty! Mom’s always stay in a special place in our hearts and memories forever❤️Thinking of you

    Reply
  5. Angela, Jason and family
    Angela, Jason and family on May 20, 2022 at 8:30 am

    Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Thinking of you all at this time.

    Reply
  6. Dianne Kudeba
    Dianne Kudeba on May 20, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Sylvia was a very special lady, I enjoyed her visits at the bank in Preeceville, I was fortunate to have a jar of her garlic powder that Teddy brought for me. Cherish your memories

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  7. Rebel Boen
    Rebel Boen on May 20, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    My deepest sympathy to you all.

    Reply
  8. Gabriella F Hill
    Gabriella F Hill on May 24, 2022 at 9:05 am

    So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sending sympathy and hugs to you and your family.

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  9. Dawn Popescul
    Dawn Popescul on May 24, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    Dear Patty, Justyce and Jorja,
    Very sorry to hear about the passing of Patty’s Mom and your Gramma. Thinking of you all and your family Patty.
    With sympathy and warm thoughts, Dawn , Lindsay, Nigel and Nika

    Reply
  10. Maxine Nelson (Hunko)
    Maxine Nelson (Hunko) on August 22, 2022 at 11:50 am

    To Sylvia’s Family: I just found out that your mom and grandma had passed away. I knews Sylvia from highschool and she my brother, Ken Hunko, were highschool graduation partners.
    In 1967 she was the nurse at my daughter’s birth at the Preeceville Hospital.
    Sylvia was a wonderful nurse and a beautiful lady inside and out.

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