Henry Walter Kenaschuk
April 25, 1935 – September 24, 2017

Henry Walter Kenaschuk of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson, SK, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 24, 2017.  He was 82 years of age.  Henry, the youngest of six children, was born to George and Mary (nee Stinka) Kenaschuk at Hamer's Nursing Home in Watson on April 25, 1935.   He attended Green Meadow School and Watson High School.  Following his education, Henry farmed with his father, and his oldest brother John.  In his early years, after every harvest, he worked as a desk clerk at the Patricia Hotel in Saskatoon, SK.  On October 29, 1960, Henry married Marlene Hicks at 3rd Avenue United Church in Saskatoon.  That spring they moved to the farm in the Daphne district and lived with Henry’s father.  Farming was his passion and he continued to do so with his son Kelly until 2002, when he and Marlene moved into Watson.  Henry enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially watching his grandchildren in their sports and activities.  His interests included curling, bowling, fishing, camping, weekly card nights with “the boys”, and times travelling with special friends, Ken and Lavina Fetter.  Henry spent all of his life in the Watson and Daphne area.  He was a member of the Independant Order of Forresters, served on the Trinity United Church board, and the Cemetery Association.  Henry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and lived at home until 2015, when he became a resident of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge.  He will be sadly missed by his wife of nearly 57 years, Marlene (nee Hicks) Kenaschuk; their three children and four grandchildren:   Kelly (Shirley) Kenaschuk of Watson and family, Kelci (Jeff), and Carissa (Garret) Miskolczi; Mark Kenaschuk of Melfort; and Stacey (Allan) Nordick of  Watson and family, Shea (Ryan), and Blake (Kendra); two sisters: Kathleen (Kay) Wenschlag of Nanaimo, BC, and Olga McCracken of Radville, SK; one brother, Edward Kenaschuk of Morden, MB; sister-in-law, Lorraine Kenaschuk of Saskatoon, SK; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by a host of good friends.  He was predeceased by his mother, Mary (nee Stinka) Kenaschuk (1940); father, George Kenaschuk (1975); two brothers:  Steve Kenaschuk (1994), and John Kenaschuk (2005); four sisters-in-law: Irene Kenaschuk (1971), Gertrude “Gertie” Kenaschuk (2004), Vivian Kenaschuk (2010), and Jean Hicks (2015); three brothers-in-law: Earl McCracken (1985), Wallace Wenschlag (2003), and Stanley Hicks (2005); father-in-law, Gordon Hicks (1979); and by his mother-in-law, Eva Hicks (1996).   The Funeral Service was held at Trinity United Church, Watson, on Monday, October 2, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Brenda Curtis. Candle lighters were Henry’s grandchildren, Shea, Kelci, Carissa, and Blake. The urnbearer was Henry’s grandson, Blake Nordick, scripture readers were Henry’s nieces, Chelsea Anderson and Kailey Gryba, and memorial table attendants were Anne Anders and Betty Moskaluke.  Henry’s life story and tributes were delivered by Rev. Brenda Curtis and family friend Ken Fetter.  Music ministry was provided by organist Betty Wittig.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Henry’s life”.  Interment followed at Watson Public Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Quill Plains Health Care Foundation or Watson United Church.

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