HUCULAK - It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of their father Mr. Bernard Huculak, 65 years of Burr District on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Lanigan Hospital. Bernard was born on October 30, 1946 to Peter and Lillian (nee Bay) Huculak in Humboldt. He attended Pilot Grove School for his elementary education and continued his high school education at the Lanigan Central High School. After his schooling Bernard held several jobs. His job at Schenn's Farm Supply was the most rewarding as that was where he met the love of his life Alvera Jaeb. They were married on January 14, 1967. This union of marriage was blessed with four children. Together they began the farm in the Burr District. Bernard and Alvera were a phenomenal team. They could get more done in a day than many in a week. Together they operated the farm with a Butcher Shop on the side where they provided product for many people in the area. This most definitely was a family operation as everyone pitched in. During the winter, in the 1980's, Bernard worked at Muenster Meats and assisted his brother-in-law Ron and later his nephew Dennis, driving a semi. When the children were young they always made time for camping trips and visiting with extended family. Bernard's favourite time on the farm was seeding. He loved to seed especially after he bought his air seeder. Bernard was very committed to his faith and volunteered as a cantor for 25 years at St. Mary's U.C. Wolverine Church. Although a very dedicated hard working farmer Bernard always made time for a good steak on the fire with Alvera and the rest of the family. Work was important but family was the most precious to him. He was the happiest with all his family surrounding him on the farm and watching the grandchildren play. Bernard always made the farm fun for the children and they loved coming to spend time with "Dede". On December 7, 2009 his heart was broken by the passing of his love Alvera and he missed her dearly the rest of his days. With her passing he had to take on new challenges which he succeeded in such as: gardening, cooking, preserving dill pickles and continuing in the Butcher Shop. Bernard loved to visit and always had a good joke that brought a smile to many people. Bernard's smile and caring personality will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his four children and six grandchildren: DEAN (Alyson) Huculak and family, Nolan and Shayne of Lanigan; LISA (Ryan) Morningstar and family, Kelsey, Jayden and Cally of Lockwood; BRAD (Kim) Huculak and daughter Everlee of Lanigan and RHONDA Huculak of Saskatoon; Four sisters and one brother: Dolores Leedahl of Humboldt; Theresa Huculak of Saskatoon; Bernadette Huculak of Wadena; Donalda (Ed) Bracke of Saskatoon; and Gordon Huculak of Jansen; Parents-in-law Alois and Lorraine Jaeb of Humboldt; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Glenn (Kathy) Jaeb of Fernie, BC; Carol (George) Morneau of Chilliwack, BC; Garry (Theresa) Jaeb of Edmonton, AB; and Neil Jaeb of Vancouver, BC and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard was predeceased by his wife Alvera Huculak (Dec. 2009); parents, Peter and Lillian Huculak; brothers-in-law: Ron Leedahl and Joseph Jaeb in infancy. The Prayer Service was held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. presided by Jenny Irwin with organist Dolores Hinz, scripture readers Heidi Ascott and Glenn Jaeb. The Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. celebrated by Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk O.S.B. Others taking part in the service were: cross bearer Peter Huculak, scripture readers Ken Lenyk and Toni Januario, intentions Terry Potts, gift bearers Erica Thiele, Jennifer Huculak and Krystal Loyns and urn bearers Lisa Morningstar and Rhonda Huculak. Honorary pallbearers were: "All those who knew and loved Bernard". Words of remembrance were shared at the memorial luncheon by Tom Senko. Both services took place at St. Augustine R.C. Church Humboldt. Interment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations in Bernard's memory may be directed to St. Mary's U.C. Wolverine Cemetery Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan.
