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KYBA - Stan

Mr. Stan Kyba of Yorkton entered eternal life on July 19, 2015. Born in Dneiper (Rhein District), SK to Anthony and Stephania (Yurkiw) Kyba, Stanislaus Gabriel Kyba was baptized at the Church of the Holy Transfiguration in Dneiper, SK.
Stan Kyba

Mr. Stan Kyba of Yorkton entered eternal life on July 19, 2015. Born in Dneiper (Rhein District), SK to Anthony and Stephania (Yurkiw) Kyba, Stanislaus Gabriel Kyba was baptized at the Church of the Holy Transfiguration in Dneiper, SK. Stan is survived by son Kevin Sutton and granddaughter Erica Miller. He was the oldest of six surviving children, Father Boris, Nestor, Joanna, Paul and Cornelia. He was predeceased by his wife Eileen Sutton, parents Anthony & Stephania and a sister Marie in infancy. Stan attended Cedric School #2342 in the Dneiper district, then took his high school education in Yorkton at St. Joseph's College. Owing to his early family life, Stan faithfully attended church services wherever he lived. He was an upstanding example to those who knew him well or even as an occasional acquaintance. His service to the church by tending to the needs of many on behalf of the church is an outstanding illustration to others of the spirit of the Gospels. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law in 1959, he moved to Melville and began practicing law with Peter Dielschneider. In 1961 he moved to Rosetown and later to Canora. Stan served as the Secretary/Treasurer for the St. Henry's Roman Catholic School District in Melville as well as the Rosetown Separate School Board. Stan was initiated in the First, Second and Third Degrees of the Knights of Columbus in 1959 and in the Fourth Degree in 1961. He transferred to Yorkton in 1964 becoming the Grand Knight of the Fr. Delaere Council from 1966-1967. Stan joined the St. Volodymyr Branch of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada in 1969. During the 1960's, the Government of Canada launched a coast-to-coast discussion of multiculturalism. Stan helped prepare a brief on the subject from the point of view of the Ukrainian community. In that time (1963) Stan commenced practicing law in Yorkton, taking over the practice of Mr. Justice A.M. Kindred. In the latter part of the decade, he joined the Yorkton Rotary Club. From 1965 to 1973 Stan served on the Yorkton Ukrainian Catholic and Roman Catholic School Board. He donated a great deal of his time giving legal advice and services to the Christian Brothers' private Catholic high school, St. Joseph's College. As well, he was instrumental in reaching an accord with Yorkton Collegiate Board for the provision of wages for the Christian Brothers and Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate. In Manitoba, he served as Chair of the Board of Regents for St. Vladimir's College in Roblin, MB. Stan was joined happily in marriage to Eileen Sutton on August 21, 1974. She died only 12 short years later. From 1983-1988 Stan was a member of the St. Mary's Parish Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Centre Board. He served the parish of St. Mary's and the Yorkton Redemptorists in very substantial ways by helping reduce unfair taxes levied upon the Centre. He also contributed to those savings by donating numerous years of legal advice and work. Stan served as Chair for the Saskatoon Eparchial Central Committee from 1992 to 1994. A great sense of stability and hope in church organizations was given to the faithful because of his leadership. As a result, meetings were notably well attended. Stan selflessly served as a member of other organizations and the parish of St. Mary's in various other capacities, including St. Joseph's College Reunion Committee (1997-2000); Chair of the Building committee for St. Mary's Parish; Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate 100 Anniversary. Stan's dedication in bringing Christian values to civil institutions includes Liberal Candidate for MLA of Canora Constituency (1971); Liberal Candidate for MP - Yorkton-Melville Constituency (1974); Alderman for the city of Yorkton (1982-1985, 1988-1994). A Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Holy Rosary led by Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council, Brother Stanislaus Assembly & Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceded the prayers. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Very Rev. Boris Kyba, C.Ss.R. and Confreres as Concelebrants. The responses were led by Colette Karapita & and Parish Choir Members. The cross bearer was Brielle Kitchen and the epistle reader was Paul Kyba. Participating in an honour guard were members of Knight of Columbus, 3rd & 4th Degrees and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with the casket bearers representing Stan's various walks of life; Ron Balacko and Wayne Rusnak, legal profession, Matt Bernat, City of Yorkton, Dennis Magnussen, Yorkton Union Hospital/friend, Ed Magus, friend/bridge partner and Peter Kobylka, St. Mary's Parish. A special thank you to the health care staff, particularly those that attended to Stan on a daily basis. Your patience, kindness and genuine concern for Stan was greatly appreciated. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Stan to the Parkinson's Society, St. Mary's Church Building Fund or Mass Offerings. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!