John Osiowy

John passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the age of 98. On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at a lovely family gathering, John was laid to rest alongside his wife Victoria “Vicky” and son Victor. The event was officiated by Cliff Geiger to whom we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation.

John was born on January 26, 1919 in Lemberg, SK. He met his love of his life, Victoria and they were married on May 2, 1938 at Candiac, where John and Vicky farmed and raised five sons. In 1947, John and his family moved to Regina where he began his career spanning 32 years with Bird Construction. He retired in 1980. John’s wife Vicky passed away in June of 1999.

John was a man of many talents. His first love was carpentry but was a jack of all trades. He loved his music, gardening, cooking and his 23 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John loved to entertain as many family functions were held at their home. Even though John became blind in his later years, this did not stop him from living an active and healthy life.

John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends whose lives he touched. John was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Victoria “Vicky” Anastasia (nee Malach); son Victor Arthur; daughter-in-law Betty-Anne (Fritz); parents Stephen and Helen (nee Yarotsky); siblings Mary (Bill Konowal/Martin Mann), Joseph (Clara Bonk), Peter (Nancy Woznesensky), Bertha (Nick Komerniski), Stanley, Edna (Pete Sluz), Carl (Julia Bonk), Pauline (Arthur Barker/Paul Tuttle), Helen (Alex Janiskewich), Steve (Gladys Goertz), Carrie (Bill Henick/George Weber) and Walter.

John is survived by son Bernard (Elsie Pearson) and children: Kimber (Carla), Jack and Cole; Jill, Tennessee and Arron Max; and Tanya, Margaret and Beatrice; son Leonard (Donna Beres); predeceased son Victor, daughter Jacqueline; son Edmond (Lynne) and children: Richard (Bernadette), Evan and Brook; and Ronald (Carrie), Chelsea and Ashley; son Lawrence (Dianne) and children: Keith (Roxanne), Daniel, Melissa and Breanna; Sean (Barbie); and Tricia, Austen and Madisson. He is also survived by two brothers, Michael (Hilda) and Murray.

The family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Laursen and the staff of the Units 3D and 5D at the Pasqua Hospital; and also Dr. Lim and staff at the Silver Heights Care Home in Raymore. We would also like to thank Lee Funeral Home (Amara) for their excellent care and assistance. There will be a Come and Go Tea to celebrate John’s life on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in memory of John may be made to the CNIB, 2160 Broad Street, Regina, SK S4P 1Y5. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.leefunerals.com