Peter Franko
August 26, 1934 - December 5, 2015

It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of Peter George Franko, 81 years, of Watson on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Humboldt District Hospital surrounded by his family.  Peter was born on August 26, 1934 at Quill Lake, SK, the only child of George and Annie (nee Boychuck) Franko. He obtained all of his education in Watson.  During his school years, Peter was very athletic and involved in many sports, his favourite being baseball.   After graduating from high school, he began farming with his dad and then later on his own.  He loved all aspects of farming and the life on the farm.  Peter very seldom left the farm to travel any distance, except for a few trips to Saskatoon where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Hans.  In a short time they were wed and moved to Watson.  After ten years in Watson, they moved to the Franko homestead east of Watson and began their farming career and raised a family of three sons.  Peter was a very conscientious farmer, making sure everything was done to perfection.  He farmed with integrity and had a vast knowledge of how a farming operation should be run.  His sons helped with the farming while at home and used the knowledge they obtained on the farm to enhance their professions today.  Peter was active on many local boards.  He was a councillor with the RM of Spalding for 16 years where he fought for the tax payers fairly and stood behind them on the necessary issues at hand.  Peter continued to curl and skate for many years.  He was very dedicated to his faith and honoured his roots of the Ukrainian Orthodox religion.  Peter took his position at the Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery seriously and was very proud to keep the cemetery in great shape. In the fall of 2015, Peter and Dorothy moved to Saskatoon. Unfortunately, due to his failing health, Peter didn’t get to enjoy the city life for long.   Peter was a very kind, gentle and assertive man whom will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Franko of Saskatoon; three sons and four grandchildren: Brian Franko of North Battleford,  Evan Franko and family Cameron and Graeme all of Saskatoon, Mark (Renée Fagnou) and family Claire and Adrien all of Calgary, AB;  special cousin Sandra Rogoza (Blaine Parks) of Calgary, AB; mother-in-law Doris Hans of Saskatoon; sister-in-law Marjorie Propp of Calgary, AB; two nieces, one nephew, many cousins and one aunt Marilyn Rogoza. He was predeceased by his parents George and Annie Franko; father-in-law Clayton Hans and brother-in-law Murray Propp.  A Ukrainian Orthodox Funeral Service was held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home Hwy 5 east, Humboldt, officiated by Rev. Fr. Michael Faryna.  Interment followed at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Wimmer District.  Memorial donations in Peter’s memory may be directed to Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery Upkeep or Humboldt District Hospital Foundation.

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home
Phone: 682-1622