Peter Tarnowski
November 23, 1915 – May 11, 2016

The death of Mr. Peter Tarnowski of Cudworth Nursing Home, Cudworth, SK, (and formerly of Bruno, SK), occurred at his residence on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.  He was 100 years of age.  Peter was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1915, to Michael and Lena (nee Twardy) Tarnowski  on his grandfather’s  homestead in the Bruno District.  He attended Pleasant Grove School until Grade 8.  Peter then  farmed at Bruno and worked on the railway.  In the spring of 1942, he joined the army and served in Europe from June 1944 until December 1945.  After being discharged, Peter came back to Bruno to farm and also worked in lumber camps for the next two years.  On July 17, 1954, he married Mary Siermachesky at Holy Trinity Hall, east of Bruno.  They were blessed with four sons and one daughter.  Peter and Mary moved to Bruno in 1981, and Peter continued to farm until retiring in 2003.  Peter was a jack of all trades, and loved to garden and do yard work.  He also enjoyed woodworking, reading, doing puzzles, playing cards, fishing,  visiting, and watching various sports either locally or on television.  Among his many creations were stools, several garden tools, and ropes made with twine.  As well, Peter was very involved in his community and volunteered at three churches.  Of great importance to him was attending his children’s and then grandchildren’s sporting  events.   Not one to be idle, even in his 90s, he took a truck completely apart, right down to the dash board.  In February 2013, due to health concerns, Peter moved to the Cudworth Nursing Home where he resided until his passing.  Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Mary (nee Siermachesky) Tarnowski of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK; their five children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren:  Marcian (Tracey) Tarnowski and family, David (Kristi Hofer) Tarnowski, and Stephen (Leslie) Tarnowski and their daughter Jillian; Marilyn (Barry) Dagenais and family, Tasha (Jody) Nett and their children, Aiden, Logan, and Kaylee, Shaun Dagenais, Tyler (Shena) Dagenais and their daughter Addison, and Shanna Dagenais (Hailey McRae); Morris (Iris) Tarnowski and their family, Carter Tarnowski and Derek Tarnowski; Alvin (Kelly) Tarnowski and their family, Eric Tarnowski (Jasmine Saxon), and Kynan Tarnowski (Hannah Strautman); and Dennis Tarnowski; two sisters:  Veronica (Morris) Chysyk, and Pauline Brezden; three sisters-in-law: Elsie Tarnowski, Evelyn Tarnowski, and Helen Tarnowski; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Lena (nee Twardy) Tarnowski; three sisters and five brothers: Mary (John) Thoms, John, Roman, Caroline, Mike, Tony, and Frank Tarnowski, and   Josephine (Ted) Ogibowski. The Prayer Service for Peter was held at St. Bruno R. C. Church, Bruno, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., led by Fr. Joseph Ackerman, OSB.  The scripture readers were Eric and Kynan Tarnowski, and the eulogy was delivered by Tasha Nett and Tyler Dagenais.   Music ministry was provided by organist Annie Moritz.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Bruno R.C. Church, on Monday, May 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.  celebrated by Fr. Joseph Ackerman, OSB.  Others taking part were:  Carter and Derek Tarnowski, cross bearers and intentions;   Eric and Kynan Tarnowski, scripture readers; Tasha Nett and Shanna Dagenais, giftbearers;  Barry Dagenais, communion minister; Lydia Thoms and Cathy Nett, memorial table attendants.  Music ministry was provided by Annie Moritz and members of the St. Bruno Parish Choir.  An honor guard was formed by members of the Knights of Columbus.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Peter’s life.”  Active pallbearers were Shaun Dagenais, Tyler Dagenais, David Tarnowski, Stephen Tarnowski, Eric Tarnowski, and Kynan Tarnowski.  Interment followed at St. Bruno R.C. Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the Cudworth Nursing Home or the St. Bruno Parish.  

This Notice Is Courtesy Of

Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)