Timothy Zahariuk

1925-2025

Timothy Vasil Zahariuk of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan passed away Friday August 29th, 2025 at the age of 100.

He was predeceased by parents Vasile (Helen) Zahariuk, sister and brother-in-law Tennie (George) Hysuik, brother-in-law Mike Radu, and in-laws Steve (Mary) Radu.

Timothy will be deeply missed by his wife of nearly 76 years; Dorothy (Dorrie), four children: his daughter Beverley Zahariuk, his son Doug (Tracey) Zahariuk and their children; Ryan (Rachel), Kari Zahariuk (Wes Copeland) and their children [Thea and Aria], and Marcie Zahariuk; his daughter; Donna (Gary) Morin and his youngest daughter; Carolyn (Allan) Peterson and their children; Chelsey (Landon) Emberley and their children [Sawyer, Hayes, and Lottie], Ashley (Sebastian) Huriet, and Shelby (Dylan) McCarty and their daughter [Kenna]. Also surviving are his sister Jennie Radu, brother-in-law Don (Eileen) Radu, sisters-in-law Marg (Ian) Morrison and Vivian Huard as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Timothy was born July 13th, 1925, to Helen and Vasile Zahariuk in Tarsiani, Romania. In 1927, at the age of 2, he immigrated by ship to Canada with his mother, father and grandmother. His grandfather Timothy Topola was already homesteading here. After arriving in Halifax they would settle in Flintoft, SK and begin farming. Timothy was the eldest of three children, with sisters Jennie and Tennie. At the age of 22, Timothy met his wife of 75 years Dorothy (Radu) who was 15 at the time. They married 2 years later October 9th, 1949. Together they welcomed 4 children Beverley, Douglas, Donna and Carolyn. In the fall of 1976, Tim and Dorrie moved off the farm and into Assiniboia, SK but he would continue helping with the farming operation until 80 years of age.

Outside of farming, Timothy enjoyed watching baseball and football, as well as both playing and watching curling. He was known for his vibrant, engaging personality who loved to socialize, and gather all the family together as often as possible.

Prayer Service was held Monday Evening, September 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Orthodox Funeral Service was held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:00 am with the Reverend Father Cosmin Vint officiating, both services held at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK. Cross Bearer – Grandson, Wes Copeland; Banner Bearers – Grandsons, Landon Emberley and Sebastian Huriet; Pallbearers – Grandson, Ryan Zahariuk, Nephews – Gary Hysuik, Harvey Hysuik, Grady Zahariuk, Chris Bumbac, Richard Radu. Tribute was delivered by granddaughter, Chelsey Emberley. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Assiniboia, SK. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Zahariuk family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK