Obituary of Orest Joseph Krushelniski

Orest Joseph Krushelniski July 1, 1949 – April 13, 2021 (age 71) The family of Orest Joseph Krushelniski sadly announce his passing on April 13, 2021 at the age of 71 years. Orest was born July 1, 1949 at the family farm in the Junor District. Orest was the fifth of ten children born to Pete and Mary Krushelniski. The family farm would come to play a central role in Orest’s life. The entire family was sports oriented and softball and baseball became the sport of choice for Orest. This led him to become a prominent “southpaw” pitcher for the Leoville district fastball teams. Orest was also an avid curler and spent many winters attending bonspiels in the surrounding communities. Orest attended Pearl School in the Junor District and then completed high school in Leoville. Orest then went on pursue further education at the U of S, obtaining his degree in agriculture. During these years of pursuing higher education, some lifelong friendships were formed. The “syndicate” as this circle of friends is referred to have been a source of many great stories, great laughs and great memories that will be forever cherished. While attending university, Orest met his wife Verna. They were married in August 1971. Upon completing his education, Orest returned to the family farm with Verna and together they built a life there for the next 30 years. Orest and Verna were blessed with two sons, Marty and Curtis. The boy’s activities kept Orest very involved in the community with 4H, hockey and fastball to name a few. During his farming years Orest fell in love with horse racing, eventually becoming a part owner in a few horses. One of which won the Saskatchewan Derby in 1990. He was always up to watch a race on television and even made a few trips to some prominent race tracks in Kentucky and California. Upon moving to town, Orest took up golf on a more regular basis and always enjoyed a round or two with his brothers, friends, sons and grandchildren. His grandchildren kept him very active. He was always there to watch a dance recital, hockey game or baseball game. Orest is survived by his wife of 49 years, Verna of Leoville, SK his sons Marty (Kyla) and their children Makayla, Dominic, and Brynn. Curtis (Robin). His mother Mary, siblings, Mike (Monique); Walter (Terri); Bill (Joan); Jim (Rose), Ruth (Wally) Siemens; Mary Ann (Don) Uebell, Doreen (Earl) Christopherson, Kory (Rich) Scott, brothers and sisters in law, Lorne (Lois) Anderson; Hugh (Shirley) Danberg; Doug (Rhonda) Steffes; Darren (Tina) Anderson, also numerous nieces and nephews. Orest was predeceased by his father Pete Krushelniski, brother John Krushelniski and his father and mother-in-law Alden and Evelyn Anderson. Orest’s final resting place will be in the Leoville Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Orest Krushelniski may be made to the Leoville and District Curling Club Box 389, Leoville, SK S0J 1N0. Those wishing to send online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com, Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mark Muir of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500