Adele Louise Yurkiw
June 3rd, 2020
Adele Louise Yurkiw passed away unexpectedly in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the age of 68 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her cherished husband of nearly 50 years Zenith; her three sons Darren (Tammy), Darcy (Becky), and Derrick; six grandsons Kyle, Cody, Brett (Shailene), Ashton, Cash and Grady; five great-grandchildren Marques, Kyrese, Ezekiel, Mia and Logan; brothers Bruce (Kelly) and Lloyd; sisters Cathy (Orval), Loraine (Ryan), and Sheila; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Adele was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan to Charles and Caroline Henderson. She spent most of her younger years on the farm and later moved to Regina in 1968 where she finished her schooling at O’Neill high school.
She and Zenith met at the Dogs and Suds Restaurant in Regina where she worked.
At that point in time they begin their journey in life together. They were married August 8, 1970 and they began their family in 1971 with her first son Darren and a year later their second son Darcy arrived.
They started a family janitorial business in the mid 70s. Besides helping with the family business and caring mother to her two sons. She also enjoyed a good day at the bowling alley.
When her third son arrived in 1990 she began volunteering at the local elementary school, church, and community centre; where she was able to spend extra time with her youngest son, her grandchildren, and friends in the community. She was well known for her dedication to the community and was like as a second mother to all.
After retiring from a successful business career she enjoyed spending more time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Gone from our sight but never from our hearts“
She will always be remembered and deeply missed by all.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Messages:
Zen and to the rest of the family. Our thoughts are with each of you during this time. Lean on each other for support. Adele was a beautiful soul who welcomed me on different occasions to their home, when I visited with my sister (Tammy) & Darren. Everyone from Alberta is so sorry for your loss of Adele. Thinking of each of you during this time.
My sympathy to Zen and family of Adele’s sudden passing! She was a beautiful person! I met her in 1970 at the Dogs and Suds drive in where she worked and met Zen! I am the wife of John that was managing the drive in restaurant, he was telling me how hard a worker she was. Unfortunately John passed June 18, 2018. Anne Sirounis
We are so sorry & saddened to hear about Adele’s sudden passing. We were welcomed into their home several times & had many laughs & shared great food. I know she will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing & spending time with her! Our most sincere condolences to Darren, Tammy & the entire family!
Our deepest sympathies Zen and family.
Zen and family- So sorry to hear of Adele’s passing. We always had great little visits when she was cleaning at the Credit Union.
My deepest thoughts with each of You! I had the honour to be Ms McMillan in a community that Adele was the mother and grandmother to many and she forever brought us staff cinnamon buns and was always there to volunteer and moulded and encouraged me to continue on in my career beyond the Haultain! I attended pareade at Regina beach a few times and appreciate and love Elvis because of Zen and Adele.. She Will be missed dearly
Condolences to the family. No words can express what you are all going through! We were blessed to have Adelle as a neighbor. My daughter and I always felt so safe and at home with Adelle (and Zen) watching over us. She was a fabulous person.
I am very sorry to see this. Adele was a beautiful person inside and out. She will Be dearly missed. My condolences to her family.
My sympathies to all the family. I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom/Gramma at Darcy’s. I seen the love she had for her family. Cherish your memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time! Adele will be missed! Steve and Corinne
Adel was an amazing lady that really made everyone feel welcome at her home. She always had delicious baking to offer. Her and I spent many summer days going for walks and letting the kids get together and play. There was always a house full of happy children. I will cherish my memories. Rest easy with Angels Adel. Forever in our hearts
Our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in family and all your memories.
My sympathies to you Zen and all of the family and thinking of you all. Adele made the best cinnamon buns ever.
To the family of Adele, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your wife. Mother, grandmother and great grandmother, She will be missed