Obituary of Victor Saskiw

SASKIW, Victor With sadness in our hearts but with gratitude for a lifetime of love, we say goodbye to my husband, our father, grandfather (Gido), great-grandfather, relative and friend. Victor Steve Saskiw of Vegreville, AB, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 26, 2024 at the age of 92 years at the Mannville Care Centre. Victor was born in Beauvallon to Fred and Pearl Saskiw on April 28, 1932. Victor is survived by his loving wife Elsie of 69 years. He is survived by his children Harvey (Anna) Saskiw, Debbie (Mike) Behrman, Randy (Judy) Saskiw, Darrell (Donna) Saskiw and Darcy (Jenelle) Saskiw; grandchildren Kevin (Holli) Saskiw, Karla Mostashari, Katrina (Richard) Martin, Shane (Kirsi) Myshaniuk, Chris (Claire) Behrman, Sarolta Saskiw, Dominique (Shaun) Zyla, Jacqueline Saskiw, Ashley (Kapono) Kong, Derek (Jordana) Saskiw, Carleen (Ryan) Oracheski, Jonathan (Susie) Sirman, Josh Saskiw, Noah Saskiw, Jenessa Saskiw and Orysha Saskiw; great grandchildren Kenzie, Jackson, Lilly, Max, Elsie, Freddie, Lucie, Avery, Zofia, Zara, Laiken, Cash, Kent, Jimmy, Eddie and one on the way. He is also survived by his sister Olga Grabas and brother Morris (Shou Shou) Saskiw. Victor was predeceased by his daughter Brenda Saskiw; grandson Scott Behrman; parents Fred & Pearl Saskiw; parents-in-law Mike and Lenora Sydora; and brother-in-law Ed Grabas. The family wishes to send a big thank-you to the staff of Mannville Care Centre for their excellent care and compassion Dad received during his time there. Victor will be forever remembered for his love of his family and friends, his love of farming and whoever met him he left an everlasting impression. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Kidney Foundation of Canada” , “Alberta Diabetes Foundation” or “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Parish – Vegreville.” For those who wish to follow the service via live stream, connect via facebook on Kevin Saskiw's profile.