Nicholas "Nick" Senyk

Nick Senyk passed away at the hospital in Russell on December 31st, 2024 at the age of 97.

Nick was predeceased by his wife Kay Senyk (Shumski). Brothers and sisters Mary, Bill, Peter, Mike, Ann, Matt, and Paul.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family. Six children, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and three sons-in-law. Elizabeth Senyk. Phyllis and Herb Buck and their family, Paul Buck (summer), Amanda and Rob Elund (Johnathan, Matthew, and Thomas), Kevin Buck, Pamela and Ryan Ulliac (Isabella and Jaxson), Amy and Mike Kent (Daniel, Carter, and Ethan), Sarah and John Kennedy (Aeryn, Aria, and Luke). Donnie Senyk. Nick jr. Senyk. Tracy and Kory Lulashnyk and their family, Willow Lulashnyk, Kelsey Lulashnyk and Douglas Mansell (Kye). Tammy and Darrel Hrycay (Riley). Sisters Rose Mackenzie and Lena Yellowega. As well as many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Nick was born on February 4th, 1927 to John and Helen Senyk. He attended Bell Creek school and in his younger years he helped his parents on the farm. He met Kay Shumski when he was in his early 20’s and they got married on October 9th, 1953 then immediately moved to the farm. He loved gardening, going cranberry picking, mushroom picking, and living on the farm. Nick and Kay loved their animals, raising cattle, pigs, horses, chickens, dogs, and cats all throughout their years on the farm. Nick loved music, he played the accordion, harmonica, and violin. He loved playing his violin for whoever came by to visit and playing for his budgies. Family was important to him, and he always enjoyed all the visits, video calls, and photos of his grandkids. When Kay was diagnosed and struggled with cancer he stepped up and became her caregiver. In his old age he was still very active, washing dishes, cutting grass, and taking care of his Budgie Houdini who always found a way to escape his cage! Nick’s wish was to spend his whole life on the farm and that’s what he was able to do.

A Funeral Service was held for Nicholas on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00 am from the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ethelbert with Rev. Father Brent Kuzyk officiating.  

Interment followed in the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery in Ethelbert, MB.

Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Nicholas may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ethelbert, MB.
 

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