Russell Blischak, late of Weyburn, SK passed away September 1, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Russell was predeceased by his parents: John and Mary Blischak; sister: Roselia (Lou) Cooksley; brother: John (Ruby) Blischak; his in-laws: William and Anne Matlock; brothers-in-law: Colin Mayes and Allan Sushynski. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elsie, Weyburn; sons: Gale (Karen) Blischak, Estevan, Barry (Cheryl) Blischak, Calgary, AB, Brian (Jane) Blischak, San Diego, CA; daughter: Brenda (Martin) Ward, Calgary, AB; grandchildren: Coleton and Madison Blischak, Daniel and Hannah Blischak, Brandon, MB, Nicholas and Lindsay Blischak, Curren, Carson and Britain Ward; sister: Alice Baker, Winnipeg, MB; brother-in-law: John (Lillian) Matlock, Edmonton, AB; sisters-in-law: Betty Sushynski, Edmonton, AB, Corey Mayes, Surrey, BC as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers were held Friday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn. The Funeral Liturgy was held Saturday, September 9, at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, with Fr. Andrei Kachur officiating. Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, SK. Pallbearers were Russell’s grandsons and honor guard was the Knights of Columbus. For family and friends so wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Russell may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com “Celebrating Life, One Family at a Time”
