Obituary of Orest (Charles) Yushchyshyn

YUSHCHYSHYN, Charles (Orest) June 10, 1942 – February 15, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles (Orest) Yushchyshyn, father and Gido, on February 15, 2025, at the age of 82 years, surrounded by his family at the Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert, Alberta. A reserved quiet man, his greatest joy in life was his family. Charles was a devoted father to his only child, his daughter Cheryl (Wayne) Libich. Charles was a proud Gido to his cherished grandsons, Mason (Jayde), Kelton (Haley), Hayden (Ainsley) and granddaughter Aislinn (Logan) who brought much joy and many adventures to his life over the years. He is also survived by one sister Doreen White; two brothers Eugene and Art Yushchyshyn; sisters-in-law Evelyn and Lucille Yushchyshyn; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Charles is predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Yushchyshyn; his first wife Shirley (1989) and second wife Finella (2016); brothers Victor and Oscar; sister Diane (Tony) Hawryluk and brother-in-law Bob White. A Celebration of Life to honor Charles’ life will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre (4802 47A St) with Pastor Doug Hale officiating. Interment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.” The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff for their wonderful care in the ER department and Unit 15 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital – St. Albert, Alberta. Also thank you to Dr. Faisal for his ongoing care over the years.