The family of Bertha Demyon sadly announces her passing on Saturday, November 26th at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 94 years. Bertha was the daughter of Mike and Paraska Pidwerbeski.Mike was the son of Theodorus and Anna Pidwerbeski; Paraska daughter of John and Stephanie Katerynych. Mike and Paraska were married and lived in Hordenka, Ukraine. They immigrated to Canada in 1910 and settled on a homestead near Radisson. In 1920 they moved to a homestead in the Dominion area, located southeast of Whitkow, Saskatchewan. There they began their family, 3 boys and 4 girls who attended Dominion School. Bertha stayed home after she finished attending school for a few years and helped on the farm. Then she worked for a few years in the hospital at North Battleford and later in Regina. In 1946 she married Harry Demyon of Hatherleigh, and together they started their life on the farm. Bertha was a kind, loving, caring person, who always put others before herself; she was always there to lend a helping hand. She was well liked by everyone that knew her and who was a part of her life. As we get older there are things in life that we still want to fulfill, and there is a time in life where our lives are fulfilled and we must come to rest. Our mother Bertha鈥檚 life is now fulfilled and she was laid to rest beside the husband she cherished and loved, to whom she was married for 68 years. We love you mom and you will be greatly missed. Bertha is lovingly remembered by her sons Dennis Demyon and Richard (Nancy) Demyon; grandchildren Robin, Ashley, Brandi and Brittani; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bertha is predeceased by her husband Harry Demyon; parents Michael and Polly (Paraska) Pidwerbecki; brothers William, Jack and Allen; sisters Rose, Mary and Anne. A vigil of prayers was held on Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at 4:00 pm from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of All Saints, North Battleford. Divine Liturgy was held on Saturday, December 3rd 2016 at 11:00 am from the Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Reverend Janko Kolosnjaji as celebrant. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford. Memorial donations in Bertha鈥檚 memory may be made to the BUH Foundation, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1Z1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. Funeral arrangements for Bertha have been entrusted to Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home (306) 445-2418.
