Nick Cherneski

He will be deeply missed by his loving daughter Sylvia Pokoyoway (Mike), son William (Audrey), grandchildren Ken Pokoyoway, Val Kirtzinger (Tracy), Larry Cherneski, Harvey Cherneski (Marilyn), Gloria Miller, Kelvin Kleiwer (Risa), daughter-in-law Elanor (Larry), 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, sister Elsie Kalinocha, sisters-in-law Alice Kowpak, Olga Hrynuik and Dora Cherneski, and brother-in-law Steve Hrynuik. He was predeceased by his father Stephen, mother Anastasia, his wife Sophie (1998), sons Mike (1998), Morris (1968), daughter-in-law Jenny (2001), brothers John, Dmytro, Alex, Joe, sisters Mary, Jennie, Josephine, Olga, Annie and Stella.

Nick was born on the Cherneski Homestead, in the Alvena District, on Nov. 27, 1911. He started working for local farmers at a very young age. He learned to play a violin as a very young boy about 12 and he earned a few dollars playing at local weddings. At the age of 24 he married Sophie Hrynuik and on May 3, 1936, they started farming in the Prud Homme area. They retired from farming and moved to Cudworth in 1975. He enjoyed gardening, daily card games at the Sr. Centre, going to bingos, and the odd trip to the casino. He moved to the Nursing Home 4 years ago and enjoyed the bingo games and the entertainment they provided, Sunday afternoon was a Kaiser game with his family.

Prayers for Nick were held on Tuesday July 5, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and the Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday July 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., both services at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cudworth with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Mykolo Romanets. Interment followed at Holy Eucharist Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Scharf’s Funeral Home, Cudworth 306-256-7044.