WAYNE DONALD YATSKO

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• We would like to express our condolences to Ellen and family on the passing of Wayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Wayne was our mechanic and friend for as long as I can remember. He was always accommodating to do any repairs and it amazed me that he could repair a problem with an adjustment or some remake to solve the problem. The last time I went to see him about a repair problem, I could see that he was in dire pain. Wayne will be missed by our whole family. Rest in peace, Wayne. Friends: Ron, Grace, and Carla Mihaychuk - Posted by: ron mihaychuk (friend) on: Dec 20, 2021

• We lost touch many years ago when Wayne left Transcona but I recently found you through your cousin Uncle John and I have great memories of Wayne's early life in Transcona. My heart goes out to you Ellen. - Posted by: Linda and John Neufeld (His mother's cousin) on: Dec 19, 2021

• Ellen and family, our deepest condolences. Wayne, you will be truly missed. You were a great mechanic and always enjoyed our conversations about engines and mechanics as well as deer hunting adventures. Rest In Peace, My friend. - Posted by: Shane and Ang Chubaty and family (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2021

• Dear Ellen, We know how you feel when you lose someone you love in our hearts. We're sorry to hear that Wayne passed away. We will keep you in our prayers in each day. From: Carol Swidersky, Robert, Mason & Madison Hrechka - Posted by: Carol Swidersky (Friend) on: Dec 19, 2021

• I loved Wayne and Ellen they were good to everyone especially my kids. We will never forget you Wayne. I know you are in a beautiful place with My boy Michael and your Uncle Mike. You were very much loved. - Posted by: Shelly Settee (Friend) on: Dec 18, 2021

• Ellen I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all during this sad time. - Posted by: Melanie Thompson (Friend) on: Dec 18, 2021

• My sincerest condolences to Ellen and family. Wayne and Ellen never had children but that never stopped them from being awesome to every kid they encountered. Wayne was one of the people who were a big part of my life growing up. The part in this article about his laugh could not be more true, I can still hear it and I haven’t seen him in 11 years. His “witty” attitude and giving people a hard time was his favorite thing to do. Sometimes if you didn’t understand his sense of humour it could be interpreted wrong but he meant well. He just liked to make people laugh and would do anything to help anyone at the drop of the hat. I recall a few times where my dad was in the hospital and my mom was working, and he would always be the one waiting to pick me up from school or waiting to make sure I got off the bus and in the house ok. Competitions at Christmas, thanksgiving, Easter between my brother, Murray, and him to see who could eat the most were pretty entertaining. They had to wait till everyone else filled their plates before they did because if they went first, nothing would be left. After school and on Saturdays, during the good old days with one phone line and no call display, I would be waiting for my friends to call and it never failed, he would ALWAYS call to talk to my dad. I would answer the phone “hello” and he would mock my hello and say “Heeeellooooooooo,” in a high pitched strange way and then do his signature laugh and I’d roll my eyes, say “hang on Wayne, I’ll go get him,” give my dad the phone and ask him to hurry cause I was waiting for a phone call. Those phone calls felt like they lasted hours but really they were probably 15 minutes. Despite all the seemingly annoying things I remember, they make for really great and funny memories to look back on. Wayne was the biggest pain In the ___ (I don’t want to get censored so fill in the blank) but he had the biggest heart. You can’t help but laugh and smile when you remember him and I think that’s one hell of an accomplishment. On behalf of myself and the rest of the Blunt family, thank you for always being there to lend a hand in the shop, so many coffee breaks, keeping ice fishing entertaining, catching the biggest and the most fish, taking the guys to the best hunting spots, and never letting any of that be a dull moment. Take care Ellen and Family. Much love from Harmony and the Blunt family. - Posted by: Harmony (Neighbour 1993-2010) on: Dec 17, 2021

• After moving to Stuartburn 12 years ago Wayne became my mechanic, he was not only a great mechanic but honest and fair. Coffee was always on and he would take the time to talk and listen. Wayne I will miss you as a mechanic but mostly as a very good friend. Kevin Leroux - Posted by: Kevin Leroux (Friend ) on: Dec 17, 2021

• Wayne, although we lost touch over the years I have fond memories spending time with you and your siblings. May you rest in peace. Condolences to your family, Wendy (Marshall) Curtis - Posted by: Wendy (Second cousin) on: Dec 17, 2021