Yaroslaw "Yaris" Nikiforuk

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Mr. Yaroslaw “Yaris” Nikiforuk on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 96 years. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Eternal Memories Funeral Service 2691 98th St North Battleford, SK.  Prayer Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church.  Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church.  Interment will follow at the North Battleford City Cemetery. 

Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Yaris Nikiforuk can be directed to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, River Heights Lodge, BUH Foundation or the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.  For those unable to attend the service a recording will be available after the service.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 68 years, Stella Nikiforuk; children: Donna Nikiforuk (Carmen Proznick), Debbie Couperthwaite (Jim) and Michael Nikiforuk; grandsons: Nathan Rafuse (Jolene), Sheldon Rafuse (Carmin), their father Clark Rafuse; great-grandchildren: Kip & Rex Rafuse, Jade & Blake Rafuse, Ashley & Austin Bartko; sister-in-law, Olga Nikiforuk.

He was predeceased by his parents: Wasylyna & Andrew Nikiforuk and 8 of his siblings.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.