Bill Goruick
Bill Goruick of Assiniboia, SK, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Ross Payant Centennial Home at the age of 97 years. Bill was born on January 20, 1928, at the family home on SE 27-6-2 W3rd in the RM of Stonehenge, the third son of Mike and Fannie Goruick. He was raised in the Twelve Mile Lake School District. In 1947, Bill ventured out with Cecil Peterson on a custom combining trip to the United States for a year. In 1949, the family moved to the Lakenheath District when they bought Grandpa Goruick’s farm.
It was in the mid-1950s at a ball tournament that Bill met the love of his life, Shirley Nelson. They were married in July 18, 1958 in Glentworth and began their life together in Kayville, where Shirley was teaching. A year later, they moved back to take over the family farm. They were blessed with three children: Daryl was born in 1960, Kevin in 1961 and Leanne in 1965.
To support the farm, Bill also worked as a lineman for the Hewson Rural Telephone Company. In the winter of 1965, he mounted the Limerick snowplow on his tractor, clearing the roads for the school buses. He was an active sportsman. He loved hunting and playing ball, especially with the Limerick Lions. In the winter months, he played hockey with the Assiniboia Merchants. As his sons grew, Bill transitioned into coaching minor hockey for the Limerick teams, eventually coaching the Limerick Blazers senior team in the Borderland Hockey League. The 1979–80 and 1980–81 seasons were especially memorable, with the team winning back-to-back league championships. Bill was a committed community member, serving on the Lakenheath Pool Board and both the Lakenheath and Limerick Hall Boards. A highlight of his life came in 1976 when he achieved a lifelong dream by earning his pilot’s license.
In 1993, Bill and Shirley moved to Assiniboia, and their son Daryl took over the farming operation. Bill took up curling and was a proud member of the Assiniboia Search and Rescue Team. He and Shirley shared many fond memories attending dances, enjoying the polka fests, and playing cards with family, friends, and neighbours.
Bill is survived by his wife, Shirley Goruick; son Daryl (Glenda) Goruick, granddaughter Taci (Darwin) Holden, great-grandchildren Westlyn and Wayva; grandson Colton Goruick (Shai), great-grandchildren Crew and Presley; son Kevin (Darlene) Goruick, granddaughter Brittney (Dylan) Chabot, great-grandchildren Hailey, Connor, and Brandon; grandson Cash (Merissa) Goruick, great-granddaughter Emery; daughter Leanne Jacklin, grandson Chance (Dawnn) Kantrud, great-grandchildren Jayce and Brylee; and granddaughter Jodi-Lynn Jacklin.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mike and Fannie (Adamache) Goruick; siblings John (Lois), George (Beryl), Helen, and Doreen Goruick; nephew Brad Goruick.
A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. George’s Parish Hall, Assiniboia, SK. Les Wilcock officiated. Bill was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations in Bill’s memory to STARS 2640 Airport Road, Regina, SK S4W 1A3 were greatly appreciated. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Carulei and the staff at the Lafleche and District Health Centre and the Ross Payant Centennial Home for their compassionate care.
