SCUKA
Albin Scuka passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 14, 2009, 8 days short of his 80th birthday. Albin was born to Bogomil and Stefanija on February 22, 1929 in Kopriva Slovenia, the eldest of six children. He came to Canada in 1956 and joined his brother Mario in Regina. There he married Pauline Rojc and they were blessed with three children, David, Rosemary and Miriam. The family eventually settled in Chaplin where he purchased the “Chaplin Locker Plant” and went on to make it famous for his sausage and bacon. After 21 years, they retired from the business due to Pauline’s health. She passed away in 1995 and 2002 he moved to Saskatoon. During his retirement years he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling. He was predeceased by his brother Ivan, his parents, and wife Pauline. “Nono” will be deeply missed by son David, his wife Jody and their children Amy and Adam; daughter Rosemary, her husband Everyl and their children Nathanael and Adriana; daughter Miriam, fiancé Greg Todd and her children Stephanie and Matthew. He will also be remembered by his siblings Mario (Dora), Martha, Josko (Zalka), Irene (Ludvic) and nieces and nephews, Adriana, Danny (Halina) and their children Rachael, Kaylin and Hannah; Marjan (Darija); Peter (Irene). He also leaves to treasure his memory his special companion Maria Grmek. To the staff of the Five Hills Health Region Home Care Services and Pioneer Lodge – Memory Lane, the family wishes to extend their utmost appreciation and thanks for their compassionate care and comfort they so unselfishly provided to our Nono. A Prayer Service will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm. Father Francis Folleh officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery. For those so wishing memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 61B Ross St. W., Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2M2. In living memory of Albin, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register book at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Dana Smith – Funeral Director