Obituary of Barry Wintonyk

Barry began his new life, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 15, 2013. He passed away at Yorkton Regional Health Centre following a lengthy illness at the age of 55 years. Barry is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Elaine (nee Rae), his two sons, Jesse of Yorkton and Jody (Crystal Schneider) of Saskatoon, his parents, Mary and Walter Wintonyk of Yorkton (formerly of Churchbridge), mother-in-law Hilary Rae of Surrey BC, two brothers and sister-in-law, Rick Wintonyk and his children Grayden and Callen of Lac du Bonnet MB, and Rob and Karen Wintonyk and their children Rebecca and Isabella of Kitchener ON, brothers-in-law Raymond Rae (Susan Wingate) of Surrey BC, Leslie (Patricia) Rae of Lethbridge AB and their families. He will also be remembered by uncles and aunts, George and Lorraine Flunder of Yorkton, Rodney and Adelia Flunder of Churchbridge and Mary Rubelitz of Yorkton as well as cousins and many friends. Barry was predeceased by his father-in-law Ernie Rae and grandparents Jim and Dora Flunder and Metro and Nettie Wintonyk. Barry and Elaine married in 1982 and settled in Churchbridge, where Barry worked with IMC (now Mosaic) at K1 and K2. He started his employment underground and later joined the staff at IMC in 1987 as Safety Supervisor. He served as instructor for the Mine Rescue teams and was responsible for supervising safety issues of IMC employees. Barry was eventually promoted to Occupational Health and Safety Supervisor. All who came to work at Mosaic over the years knew Barry as he was responsible for the orientation of new Mosaic employees as well as the employees of any Contractors. From 1990 to 1993, Barry and his wife Elaine, also owned and operated the "Pool Room" and then "Splashers" in Churchbridge. They moved to Yorkton in 1995 and due to his illness, Barry left his employment with Mosaic in 2010. Barry enjoyed several sports including baseball, hockey, golf, darts and the occasional game of poker. He coached his brothers and sons in hockey. Barry also was very involved with the Churchbridge Imperials over the years. As a member of the Army and Navy and The Royal Canadian Legion he played in the dart leagues at these organizations and served on the executive of both leagues. He participated in District and Provincial Dart Championships for these leagues. Barry also played darts for the Yorkton Elks and earned his spot on the 2008 Provincial Team playing in the National Championship. A prayer vigil will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 22 at 10:00 am from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church, 125 3rd Ave. N. in Yorkton. A private family interment will take place in the Garden of St. Mark at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Flowers are graciously declined. Memorials in memory of Barry may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton, www.baileysfuneralhome.com or www.erbgood.com