Elizabeth Sebastian

Elizabeth Sebastian (Kuhar) of Saskatoon, SK, and formerly of Punnichy, SK, passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2016. She is survived by her six children: Marge (Mike) Szabo, David (Linda) Sebastian, Cathy (Gerry) Labas, Irma (Nestor) Byblow, Joan (Don) Yonkman, and Sheena (Kevin) Denscombe; 13 grandchildren: Denise (Toye) Oyelese, Valerie (Kollin) Erichsen, Darren (Jules) Szabo, Jolene (Thor) Hale, Angie (Bob) Aben, Heidi (Steve) Eger, Jill (Jeff) Greenslade, Nancy Labas (Jason Chadwick), Adam (Denise) Byblow, Hudson Byblow (fiancee Chantel), Krista (Tyson) Moore, Shane (Denille) Yonkman, Travis Yonkman (fiancee Kayle); and 26 great-grandchildren: Dejo and Dele; Matthew, Sarah, and Marshall; Hayden; Georgia, Ava, and Max; Sophia, Emma, and Isabelle; Sebastian, Ruby, Genevieve; Noah, Grady, Tanner; Ayla; Daxton, Emmeri and Tyce; Zachary, Easton, Avaya; and Hannah; sisters Rose Wasylyniuk and Victoria Hordos; and in-laws Julia Kuhar, Mary Sebastian, Carol Sebastian, Gladys Sebastian, Tilly Eckel, Cathy (Ed) Kish; as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her loving husband, Alex in 2007; brother Joe Kuhar; sister Mary Fazakas; granddaughter Danita Sebastian; great-granddaughter Lily Chadwick; niece Eileen Kuhar; brothers-in-law Steve Hordos, Mike Wasylyniuk, John Fazakas, John Sebastian, George Sebastian and Frank Sebastian.

Mom was born on a farm near Punnichy, SK on January 23, 1922, the eldest of five children of John and Mary Kuhar. After she married Alex Sebastian on July 5, 1943, they made their first home in Truro, NS where Alex was enlisted in the Army. A year later they moved back to Punnichy, SK where they started mixed farming and resided there until their retirement and move to Saskatoon in 1996.

Her life in Punnichy was very busy. Mom enjoyed her role as mother and teacher to her six children. She loved her garden, greenhouse, and her flower beds. She was an expert seamstress and quilter, teaching classes to many in the community. Mom was an excellent cook and baker, winning many 1st Place Prizes at the Summer Fair. She was active in the community and CWL and enjoyed curling as one of her hobbies.

Mom loved her family and the family gatherings. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Mom had such a good attitude about life. We have learned so much from her. She will be dearly missed by all.

The family wishes to express a special thank you to all who assisted in mom’s care over the past few years, especially the Sisters and staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home for the past two years of tender, loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan (#1-345 – 3rd Ave South, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M6).

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 18th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne‘s Roman Catholic Church (217 Lenore Dr) with Rev. Father Ken Beck as celebrant. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel- MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200)