Irene Yaskowich was born the youngest of 14 children to Theodore (Fred) and Eudokia (Dora) Bzdel. She was born in the RM of Emerald in the Honeybank district on August 6th, 1939. Irene celebrated her birthday on Sept 8th for years until one day her oldest sister, Annie, said that she was born in August during harvest and was not registered till September. She often celebrated two birthdays as a result. Irene went to school in Honeybank for grades 1 & 2. The family then moved to Wynyard where she attended WES and WCHS. She married Lawrence Yaskowich ( a local boy) on October 13, 1958. They settled in the town of Wynyard and had three children in three years-Gary, Michael and Elaine. They were overflowing in their little house and built a new house across the lane, this was where the last child, Susan, came along. In 1966 they built east of Wynyard on the farm and lived there for 29 years. After Lawrence’s stroke in 1995, they moved to a condo in town where Irene lived until she entered Golden Acres on October 31, 2019. Irene was active through the years in the church and especially the CWL. She was active on the Provincial CWL in several capacities including Spiritual Convenor and President and attended many conventions. She was on numerous committees in town, including Home Care and Wynyard Housing Authority, as well as a charter member of St Mary's Catholic Women's League (CWL). She was an avid curler, gardener, reader, quilter and was an accomplished seamstress. She had a passion for knitting, we all have a lovely siwash tucked away somewhere. She loved cooking, baking and keeping a well stocked freezer. She was well travelled and would joke that her grandchildren called her “ Have bag, will travel, Baba”. Irene was generous with her hospitality and love. She would happily feed anyone who arrived at the house. Many a hungry teenager followed one of her grandchildren to her condo and was always warmly welcomed. She loved good conversation, laughter, cards and games. She was happiest when she had her family and friends around her. She has been predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Lawrence in 2007 and her great grandson Jonathan in 2020. She is survived by one sibling, Marion Courte. She is also survived by her son Gary (Ruth)- children Jacob and Katrina. Son Michael (Carmen) and children Allan (Lynn), Erica, Alexander (Michaella), Aaron (Naiomi). Daughter Elaine Clark (Daniel) and children Allysha Hurd, Seamus Clark. Daughter Susan Usipiuk (Dan) and children Dylan (Renea and baby Ila Irene), Jillian Usipiuk and Clifton Usipiuk. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Mary’s CWL. Irene's family wishes to sincerely thank all those who shared in Irene’s life. They would also like to thank those who sent condolences, prayers and expressions for sympathy during this time of loss. Virtual Funeral Mass 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 Narfason’s Funeral Chapel’s Facebook Page (Please Click Here) The public is invited to a graveside committal service (after the Virtual Funeral Mass) at approximately 3:00 PM, June 11, 2021 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Wynyard, SK As per Covid 19 rules, we are allowed 150 people, social distancing and masks are required. Cards of caring and sympathy can be sent to The Family of Irene Yaskowich PO Box 1324 Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0 Donations in memory of Irene may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Women's League PO Box 940 Wynyard, SK S0A 4T0