Gordon Panchuk

Gordon Panchuk

May 23, 1957 – February 7, 2025

The family of Gordon Panchuk would like to share the news of his passing on Friday, February 7th, 2025. Gordon was living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and lived to the age of 67.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julia Panchuk (Prytula) of Wakaw, Saskatchewan; and their loving son, Nolan. Mother to Gordon is Eva Panchuk (Saccucci) and siblings include Darlene Grebinuk and family, Marlene Borthwick and Barry Stock and family, Dale and Heather Panchuk and family and Marcell and Renee Panchuk and family. There are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gordon has been predeceased by his father, Marcel Panchuk, his infant brother Vernon, as well as his brothers-in-law Leonard Grebinuk and Ted Borthwick. Julia’s family includes her brother Tom and Marsha Prytula and family, Liz and Ken and family. Pat and Larry Harasymchuk and family, and Joni and David Orenchuk and family. Kathy and Doug George and family, Joe and Connie Prytula and family, and Tony and Colleen Prytula and family, including numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Julia has been predeceased by her parents Thomas and Polly Prytula and brother-in-law Darrel Fay.

Gordon was born on May 23, 1957, in Saskatoon to Marcel and Eva Panchuk. As a young boy, Gordon could be found with a screwdriver taking every toy apart and following around his older sisters. As a high school student, Gordon began his passion for watching sports games and learned the art of calling the plays and knowing every strategy. This passion grew as a he became a young adult and began collecting jerseys to all his favourite teams. Gordon first met Julia while their families were visiting, and this soon turned into their first coffee date. Over the next two years their love grew and on August 19th, 1989, Gordon and Julia were married. The two honeymooned in Ontario where they visited Niagara Falls and attended a Toronto Maple Leaf’s game. At this game, Julia wore a treasured Gary Leeman jersey which was gifted to Gordon from Harold Ballard…and Julia still holds that jersey close to her heart. This lucky couple was blessed with their beautiful son Nolan on April 16, 1995, which was Easter Sunday.

As Nolan grew it became clear that he needed medical attention, and the Moose Jaw Shriners came to support the family. Through the continued support from the Shriners, the Panchuk’s flew to Montreal numerous times for surgeries and therapies to help their son learn to walk. Gordon later dedicated himself to the Shriners and joined the association because of his eternal gratefulness and admiration for the association.

Gordon worked in many medical facilities and ended his career at City Hospital where he worked for 35 years. Nolan, Gordon and Julia continued to attend sporting events together as a family and collect memorabilia from their favourite teams. Sport enthusiasts know that Gordon has the reputation as a walking sport encyclopedia, and Nolan has paid the highest compliment to his father as he has continued to collect and research various sporting teams.

A Prayer service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish (1121 Northumberland Ave, Saskatoon). The Funeral will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish followed by the interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family would like to invite all those in attendance to wear a sports jersey in Gordon’s honour. If you are unable to attend the funeral service, please click on the link below to watch the live stream.

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAM LINK OF FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE GORDON PANCHUK
(A copy of the live stream will also be available to view after the service at the link above. The copy will be available for approximately 6 months.)

Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.