Dwayne Cunningham
October 18, 1944 – February 19, 2018

Dwayne Wilfred Cunningham of Lanigan, SK, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Lanigan Hospital with his family by his side. He was 73 years of age. Dwayne was born to Wilfred and Antonina “Teenie” (nee Paproski) Cunningham on October 18, 1944 at Humboldt, Saskatchewan. He grew up on the family farm in Sinnett, SK, and received his education at the local school.  In 1964-1965, Dwayne went to Central Saskatchewan Technical Institute (now Saskatchewan Polytechnic) where he obtained a certificate in carpentry. On July 8, 1967, he married Pauline Swyryda and they began their lives together in Abbey, SK, before moving back to the farm in 1969. In 1970, Dwayne began working at Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Lanigan Division, until his retirement. After running a farm and working at the mine for several years, Dwayne and his family moved into Lanigan where they lived until his passing. Dwayne leaves to mourn his children:  Robert (Natalie), Darryl (Tammy), and Melissa Cunningham. He also leaves his grandchildren: Doug, Nathan, Paden, Damien, and Jenny; great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Elana and Lily; siblings: Mary (Norm) Wilson, Margaret (Wayne) Mager, and Ruth (Reg) Greve; sisters-in-law: Donna Cunningham, Madeline Mears, Mary Mears, Elizabeth (John) Kihn, Joanne (Bill) Dunne, and Linda (Peter) Lalach; brothers-in-law: David (Annette) Swyryda and John Swyryda; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members. Dwayne was predeceased by his wife, Pauline (nee Swyryda) Cunningham (June 29, 2017); parents, Wilfred and Antonina “Teenie” (nee Paproski) Cunningham; parents-in-law, John and Mary (nee Schneider) Swyryda; brother, Lorne Cunningham; grandson Tanner; daughter-in-law Peggy; brothers-in-law Lloyd Webb, Tom Mears, Fred Mears; and by sister-in-law Holly McNeill. A Celebration of Dwayne’s Life was held at the Lanigan Town Hall, Lanigan, on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor John Dueck. Others taking part were:  Brenda Bowman, organist; Ruth Greve, Margaret Mager, and Mary Wilson, eulogists; Cheryl Sinclair and Tammy Bowey, memorial table attendants.  Urnbearers were Dwayne’s children, Robert Cunningham, Darryl Cunningham, and Melissa Cunningham.  Interment followed in Lanigan Public Cemetery, Lanigan, SK.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lanigan Hospital/Lodge Auxiliary.

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114