Yvonne Marie Dellezay
May 6, 1934 – October 27, 2017

Yvonne Marie (nee Downey) (Bryck) Dellezay of Saskatoon, SK, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2017, at Extendicare Nursing Home in Saskatoon.  She was 83 years of age. Yvonne was born on May 6, 1934, to Greg and Anna (nee Rath) Downey in LeRoy, SK.  She started off life on the farm in the LeRoy area.  Yvonne attained her elementary education in LeRoy, and then attended Humboldt Collegiate Institute for her secondary education.  On November 7, 1953, she married Henry Bryck.  Their union was blessed with two sons.  Yvonne worked in banking for a few years before accepting a telephone operator position with SaskTel on June 10, 1957, in Humboldt.  In late August 1972, the Humboldt SaskTel office closed down, as direct distant dialing came into effect.  Yvonne separated from Henry, and she and her two sons moved to Saskatoon where she began a new life and job with SaskTel on October 1, 1972.   Yvonne worked her way up the ranks, determined, steady, and well done. On May 1, 1987, she married Raymond Dellezay. Yvonne retired on June 9, 1992.  As much as she liked her 35 years with SaskTel, she truly enjoyed her retirement at the age of 58. Well done again.  In September of 1996, Yvonne separated from Ray and began yet another chapter in her life. She spent many good times with her friends, the Skulski sisters from Humboldt, touring the province berry picking, enjoying the wildlife, scenery, peace and beauty of the great outdoors. Yvonne also put in many hours volunteering with the SaskTel Pioneers Heart Pillows Program for those undergoing surgery. She was a giver, always putting others ahead of herself and was truly a wonderful, loving person. You can ask anyone who knew her.  Yvonne possessed a beautiful smile and a lovely laugh that drew you to join in on the enjoyment.   In 2009, she was diagnosed with the onset of Alzheimer's; however, she continued living her life to the fullest while exercising her body, mind and spirit. She was a beautiful woman. Yvonne is, and will be truly missed. Yvonne is survived by her two children and three grandchildren: Merl Bryck and daughter Maddison; and Murray (Lauressa) Bryck and their children, daughter Zinovia and son Zander; and by sister-in-law, Elizabeth Downey. She was predeceased by her father, Greg Downey (January 27, 1991); mother, Anna (nee Rath) Downey (August 17, 2004); sister, Edna Downey (November 23, 2002); brother, Eugene Downey (December 29, 2013); nephews:  Greg Wittig and Barry Downey; niece, Tanice Pearson; brother-in-law, Ted Wittig; and by her ex-husbands:  Henry Bryck (1977), and Raymond Dellezay (2011).   The Service of Remembrance was held at the Saskatoon Funeral Home Chapel, Saskatoon, on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Fr. Nestor Gregoire, OMI.  The eulogy was delivered by Merl Bryck and Murray Bryck.  Music ministry was provided by organist Patricia Deibert. Interment will take place at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery, Humboldt, at a later date.   In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association of Saskatchewan 2550 12 Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 3X1.

 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)