MERKOSKY: Peter Paul
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November 20, 1925 鈥� January 29, 2016
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The death of Mr. Peter Paul Merkosky of Jubilee Lodge, Kinistino, SK, (and formerly of LeRoy, SK), occurred at his residence on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was 90 years of age. Peter was born in Romance, SK, on Friday, November 20, 1925, to John and Elizabeth (nee Gericht) Merkosky. In 1932, the family moved to Burr, SK. Peter married Helen Weisgerber on Wednesday, October 29, 1952. They moved a house into LeRoy, SK, and Peter took over the Dray Business, which he operated for the next 11 years. In 1963, he started working at the LeRoy Co-Op as a petroleum truck driver, but retired in 1983 because he required back surgery. After Helen passed away in 1989, Peter continued to live in their home in LeRoy. He eventually moved into seniors鈥� housing, and then into Evergreen Country Home in LeRoy. In 2009, due to failing health, Peter became a resident of Jubilee Lodge in Kinistino, SK, where he lived until his passing. Peter had a love for animals and they were a large part of his life. In earlier days, his passions were softball, music, and visiting with friends and family. Peter also enjoyed trips to the mineral pool at Manitou, playing cards at the Drop-In Center, and traveling to bingo. His unique sense of humor and hearty belly laugh will be missed by all who knew him. Peter will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his two daughters, three sons, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren: Judy (Ed) Block of Hudson Bay, SK, and family, Whitney (Dale) Cousin and children Sawyer, Gabe and Wyatt, and Jay Block (Pam); Rodney (Debbie) Merkosky of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Jesse Merkosky (Brittany), Charyce (Ryan) Ramler and children Adalynne and Celeste, and Brittany (Julian) Bodnar;听Landry (Kim) Merkosky of Saskatoon, SK, and family, Amanda Merkosky (Lyndon), and Amy (Dacre) Hamilton; Janice (Ron) Krieger of LeRoy, SK, and family, Jeremy (Tracy) Krieger and children Madison and Casadi,Derra (Eric) Froess and children Kelsie and Dylan, Kaylie (Mike) Nemeth and daughter Blair, and Erin (Brant) Paton and son Lincoln; and Brad (Diane) Merkosky of Kinistino, SK, and family, Nelson, Tracy, Tim, Ashley, and Tia; two sisters: Cecilia Taphorn of St. Albert, AB, and Marie (Ben) Primus of Kamloops, BC; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws of the Merkosky and Weisgerber families. He was predeceased by his wife Helen (nee Weisgerber) Merkosky (1989); parents, John and Elizabeth (nee Gericht) Merkosky; eight brothers, Alois, John, Nick, Mike, Jake, Leo, Alex, and Joe; and in-laws of the Merkosky and Weisgerber families. The Prayer Service for Peter was held at Holy Rosary R.C. Church, LeRoy, on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., led by Dianna Knaus. Others taking part were: Brad Merkosky and Derra Froess, scripture readers; Erin Paton, intentions; and Diane Merkosky, eulogist and music ministry. The Funeral Mass was offered at Holy Rosary R.C. Church on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. George Canto. Others taking part were: Tim Merkosky, cross bearer; Debbie Merkosky and Amy Hamilton, scripture readers; Brittany Bodnar, intentions; Judy Block and Janice Krieger, gift bearers; Mike and Connie Johb, memorial table attendants; and Diane Merkosky, eulogist. Music ministry was provided by the Alex Merkosky family and Diane Merkosky. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Peter鈥檚 life鈥�. Active pallbearers were Nelson Merkosky, Jesse Merkosky, Jay Block, Ed Block, Jeremy Krieger, and Ron Krieger. Interment followed at Holy Rosary R.C. Cemetery, LeRoy. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Jubilee Lodge, Kinistino, or the Holy Rosary Parish Fund, LeRoy. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
