Henry Kostuik

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 14, 2020, Henry Kostuik passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 92. Henry was lovingly accompanied through death by his wife Helen and his eldest son Kelly.

Henry was born to Kazimir and Mary Kostuik on November 21, 1928. Henry had three siblings: John, Alexander (Alex), and Victoria (Vicky). The family homesteaded near Yellow Creek, Saskatchewan, and later relocated to another farmstead north of Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan. Henry worked the family farm with his brother Alex before leaving to work for Percy Luck in Semans.

Leaving the family farm was Henry’s first brave step towards getting married, starting a family, helping his sons achieve university education, and having grandchildren. After a remarkable road trip to Mexico with Percy, Henry became a timekeeper for Ramsey Bird Construction, where he worked on road building projects across Saskatchewan. Wanting a more stable future, Henry studied to enter clerical work, becoming town clerk at Semans and Radville. Henry advanced himself further by training in Local Government Administration, leading him to work in rural municipal offices. Following one year in Lake Alma, Henry served as administrator for the RM of Coalfields (Bienfait) for 23 years until his retirement.

Henry married Helen in 1967. Together they started a family and had two sons, Kelly and Kevin, who they raised in Bienfait, Saskatchewan. Henry and Helen dedicated themselves to their family and their children’s education, instilling values of honesty, friendship, loyalty, and integrity in their boys. Henry’s office was next door to the house, and the family shared all meals together. Henry enjoyed his favorite hobbies: golfing, fishing, camping, picking saskatoon berries and playing cards. Henry and Helen retired and moved to Weyburn after their sons left home to attend university. Through retirement, Henry enjoyed playing pool and dancing at the Wheatland Center. For the last three years of his life, Henry resided at Hilltop Manor where he enjoyed the great care he received.

Henry was known as a sweet, gentle, honest and humble man with a ready sense of humor. During his early construction career, Henry’s coworkers called him “Happy Henry”. Henry was always very proud of his two daughters-in-law (Carla and Jenny) and his four grandchildren (Anna, Evan, Shelby, and Henry). He is deeply loved by his wife and sons, and will be remembered as a kind husband and father. Henry is responsible for many happy memories that he helped make for his family.

Henry is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, and his sister Vicky. He was preceded in death by his parents Kazimir and Mary, and his brothers John and Alex.

A private funeral wAS held for invited guests on December 21, 2020. Those wishing to honor Henry’s memory can make donations to the Weyburn Wheatland Senior Centre. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/weyburn-wheatland-senior-centre-inc/