Mrs. Katrina Fink of Yorkton, SK, and formerly of the Fonehill district, widow of the late Walter Fink, passed away October 30, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville, SK. She was 83 years of age. Katrina was born August 20, 1931, the daughter of Fred and Helen (nee Gulutzan) Boychuk and grew up in the Buchanan district. She was raised on the farm and worked along side her family in all aspects of the farming operation. She especially loved the animals and learned how to cook at an early age. On April 30, 1965, Kay, as she was known to friends and family, was united in marriage to Walter Fink. The couple farmed in the Fonehill district and raised three children, David, Rhonda and Lorna. They continued to farm in the area and were involved in the community and with their neighbours. Kay's life was changed drastically on December 2, 1995 when her beloved husband, Walter suddenly died. She made several moves until her last residence in Melville at the seniors home. Throughout her life Kay enjoyed cooking. She was an excellent perogy maker and always had something on hand to serve when company dropped by. Kay loved time spent with friends and family and lived for visits. She was also accomplished at cross stitching. In her younger years Kay worked as a nurses aid. She will be forever remembered by her family, friends and neighbours. Katrina was predeceased by her husband, Walter Fink; her parents, Helen and Fred Boychuk; her brothers, George, John and Bill Boychuk; her sisters, Verna, Victoria Kostichuk and Mary Hubelit. She leaves to celebrate her life a son, David and his wife, Laurie Fink of Yorkton, SK; daughters, Rhonda and her husband, Rick Bewcyk of Yorkton, SK and Lorna Fink of Winnipeg, MB; grandchildren, Kyle and Taylor Fink, Kayla and Colin (fiancé, Kristina Fuller) Bewcyk; brothers, Mike and Nick Boychuk and one sister, Olga Kowalyk; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. A Grave Side Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from the Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, SK with Father Michael Faryna officiating. The Cross Bearer was Taylor Fink and the Pallbearers were David Fink, Kyle Fink, Jay Kuzyk, Murray Coulter, Brent McKen and Fred Schrader. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
