December 24, 1933 – April 20, 2021
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Eugene Yusishen, age 87, on April 20, 2021. Geno was born on December 24, 1933 to Jack and Rose Yusishen.
He grew up in Stead, Manitoba and was educated in Thalberg where he received his grade 12 education. Geno is predeceased by his wife Roselyn (2008) and brothers Lawrence and Edward. He has 2 sisters Lillian and Betty, 2 children Bryan (Barb) and Tim (Diane), 7 grandchildren: Ryan, Jenna (Richard), Krystina (Justin), Taylor, Kiefer, Ricky, Carson, and 4 great grandchildren: Grace, Corbin, Jordyn, Sydney.
After 31 years with the Post Office at the age of 57, he and Rose spent the winter months of the next 20 years at their Texas home. He loved farming, fishing, playing cards but most of all being a practical joker. He will be missed by all. Thanks to the staff at Beausejour Hospital and to all of you that has touched his life.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. In abiding with COVID-19 restrictions, you may attend the service by parking at Sobering Funeral Chapel, remaining in your vehicles and tuning your radio to 98.1 FM. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 28 from 11:00-3:00 at the chapel as well; please call (204) 266-1673 between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00 to arrange a time. You will be screened and given instructions.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may donate to either Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Box 6, Grp 240, RR 2, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2T5 in Geno’s honour.
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Jack and Toy Heemskerk
Dear Bryan and Tim, Barb and Diane and family,
We were very sorry to learn of Eugene’s passing and send our condolences to all of you on your loss.
It has been many years since we last saw Eugene and Rose and you, but we have kept fond memories of the times we lived almost kitty corner from them and often stopped for a visit and coffee. The last time we met was when we came to Canada and together we visited Tim and Diane somewhere in the late 90s. Eugene was always in a good mood and ready to tell a joke or story. We never saw him without a smile on his face. You must miss him, Our thoughts are with you.
Jack and Toy Heemskerk
Tim Yusishen
Hello Jack and Toy,
Thank you for your kind word and bringing more memories back.
Yes, a long time Jack and Toy, Diane and I would love to see you folks again if possible.
My mother and father always loved your company for sure.
Many thanks Stay safe and well
Brenda Dawson
My deepest condolences to Geno’s family.
Tim Yusishen
Thank you Brenda, our family would also like to give you and your family our condolences for your resent loss. Stay well and keep your mother safe and well.
Brenda Okepnak
Heartfelt condolences Diane and Tim, also to all your family.
Tim Yusishen
Thank you Rick and Brenda for your kind words, good to hear from you and stay well.
Greg & Barb Halabut
Our sincere condolences to Bryan and Tim and their families on Eugene’s passing. Geno was quite a jokester but also was willing help/advise if you needed a hand. I particularly have memories being at the farm or on Pearce Avenue where we hung out as teenagers. Our thoughts are with you, So long old friend.
Tim Yusishen
Dear Greg and Barb,
Our families thank you for your kind words and bringing back some of the many memories we had.
I will never forget the crazy time we all had playing in the band in a remodelled chicken koop on the Kondratiuk’s farm not wanting us to ever stop playing Ukrainian music and CCR.
My father will be missed but knowing he is with my mother (Rose) again makes Brian, I and our families feel less of the sorrow.
Stay Well,
Tim, Brian and families
Chantelle Reid
My condolences to Uncle Geno’s family. He was an amazing man and most certainly will be missed.
Some of the best memories of my childhood were with Uncle Geno. He and Aunt Rosemary would come visit Grandma Baker and while the ladies had their vist, we’d walk down to the dock and go fishing. I don’t remember what we talked about or even if we caught anything but I loved every minute of it.
There was also the time we negotiated me working their potato farm one summer and him paying me 10 cents per potato bug until Aunt Rosemary put the brakes on that – he probably would have paid my first year University.
I have no doubt his grandkids have similar memories that include his laugh; I am so sorry for your loss.
Chantelle Reid
(Eldest daughter of Gloria Baker & Andre Lafreniere)
Tim Yusishen
It is wonderful to here from you Chantelle and your potato bug story, sounds like my father did not have enough chickens to look after those bugs and what he would do. Say hello to your father from us,
your mother was a kind and wonderful person who I still think of often. Thank you for remembering and kind word.
Stay safe and well
Roland Otto
Dear Bryan ,Barb,Tim ,Diane and family,
It is indeed a sad time when a parent dies but we can say that it is also a time when we can remember and treasure the good things.
Stay Strong !
Life time friends,
Rolly & Edna Otto
Tim Yusishen
Hello Jack and Toy,
Thank you for your kind word and bringing more memories back.
Yes, a long time Jack and Toy, Diane and I would love to see you folks again if possible.
My mother and father always loved your company for sure.
Many thanks Stay safe and well
Tim Yusishen
Thank you for your very kind words Rolly and Edna.
Was good talking the other day, my father never told me about the horse and wagon done the ditch
story but again, so many silly stories over the years with our father and mother. We all will miss him
tremendously but Geno will be back with his wife (Rose) and brothers etc.
Be safe and well
Darlene Witzke
Dear Bryan and Barb, Tim and Diane and families. I have lots of memories of Uncle Geno and especially his antics with Auntie Rose and Eleanor. Together we had many laughs. He will be missed!
May fond memories comfort you.
With sympathy and caring.
Darlene Witzke
Tim Yusishen
Thank you Darlene, very nice to hear from you.
I came across a great picture of Auntie Eleanor
the other day and thought her laughing and wonderful character.
Stay well and enjoy life
Mike and Diana
Sending our Condolences to Bryan, Tim and Family. We had a lot of good times with Geno and Margaret. We will miss his stories and jokes. We will also miss seeing him in the yard always puttering around with new projects. Rest In Peace Geno. Neighbors Mike and Diana
Tim Yusishen
Thank you for your kind words, my father always said what great neighbours he had and not to worry.
Many thanks
Veronica Pawluski
Sad to hear about your loss Yusichen’s! I have fond memories of all those dinners over many years at Diane and Tim’s where Gino would be there with his jovial smile and how he always had a great story to tell or a joke to share. I only knew him in his retired years and it would seem to me he enjoyed himself a great deal in that period. I am glad the grandkids got a chance to know him and hear his stories. I am sure he will be missed at all your family functions to come. Thinking of you guys!
The Pawluski’s
Melvene & Lorne
Our condolences to Genos family. He was a wonderful man, with many stories and jokes. We will miss him. Rest in peace Geno.
Ron OBODZINSKI
Rest In Peace. Gino. Thanks for the great neighbour ship fun. U always said u were retired longer than working at Canada post. U were really proud of your Canada post years. Always spoke of your kids and famililies accomplishments he was a proud dad. God Blesd. Neighbours Maria & Ron
Patrick & Louise Lachance
Just back home and heard of Geno’s passing. Sympathy to his family. He will definitely be entertaining in the next world. Went fishing with Geno a few times and really enjoyed his company. A real fun guy. I am sure everybody will miss him May he R I P