Ernest Pelechaty

Ernie was born to Joseph and Helen Pelechaty (nee Sliva) in Flin Flon, Manitoba. At the age of 12 months, the family moved to the Buchanan District, where they began to farm.
   In 1966, Ernie married Darlene Wionzek and later moved to Canora. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children Brent, Duane and Kimberly. During his lifetime, Ernie found employment at a mine in Thompson, Manitoba and then later closer to home at Home Hardware, Department of Highways, Ram Industries in Yorkton, Canora Civic Centre and finally Canora Composite School.
   In an effort to follow his children, Ernie became involved with Cubs and Scouts as a leader, Canora Minor Hockey actively being a coach or manager. He also was involved with Canora Minor Ball, being a coach and officiating. Ernie was also a proud Canora Volunteer Fireman, for over 25 years.
   Ernie and Darlene loved to travel. Often taking cruises to East and Western Caribbean islands, and travelling Mexico, Florida, Hawaii, Vancouver, Halifax. Ernie enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, especially Ukrainian Whist with his grandchildren. Card games would often go into the wee hours of the morning. During the spring, Ernie would often be seen heading out to find mushrooms in the country. He loved picking them and always enjoyed coming home with a pail full to share with Darlene and the family. During warm summer days, fishing with Darlene and the grandkids was also on the priority list. As there was always a competition as to who caught the biggest fish at the end.
   After Ernie retired, he took up golfing, in an effort to spend more time with his busy grandchildren. Ernie enjoyed following his grandchildren either with hockey, school events or various other activities. He was always their biggest fan. Gido/Grandpa was a man of few words, but he often spoke through his heart. He was a very gentle and caring person.
   Ernie will be missed and lovingly remembered, by his wife of 52 years, Darlene; son Brent (Carla) and their children Branden and Bryce, son Duane (Kandis) and their children; Jade, Jordyn and Shae, daughter Kim (Jamie) Walker, sister Loraine Leddy, brother Frank (Grace) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
   Ernie is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen, parents-in-law Stanley and Nellie Wionzek, sister Albina Toffan, and brother-in-law’s Jay Leddy and Eddie Toffan.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church - Canora, Sk., with Father Franklin Emereuwa officiating.  
Those who so wish to make memorial donation in memory of Ernest may do to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund.  To leave a note of condolence for the family please visit wolkowski.ca

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