Tanya Shendaruk

Tanya Shendaruk

Tanya Shendaruk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 16 to Apr. 19, 2010.
TANYA SHENDARUK Tanya, age 33, was born in Saskatoon on November 12th, 1976 and passed away on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010. Along with Tanya's loving companion, Hugsy; she will be beautifully remembered and missed by her mother, Carol (Brad) Gilmore; her father, Rick (Lisa) Shendaruk; four brothers, Ritchie (Crystal) Shendaruk and their daughters, Abigail and Isabella; Jonathan, Jarrett and Benjamyn; grandfather, Lou Friske; grandmother, Thelma Shendaruk; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Tanya will be greeted and welcomed by her grandparents, Pauline and John Jasken; grandmother, Violet Friske; grandfather, Bill Shendaruk; uncle, Sylvester Jasken and cousin, Perry Jasken. The spirit of Tanya has brought joy and happiness to everyone and for that her smile will be forever ours. We thank the Lord for the memories and the opportunity to be inspired by such a beautiful person. A Celebration of Tanya's Life will be held on Monday, April 19th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Royal Canadian Legion #63 (Spadina Cres West and 17th Street West). Casual attire welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal shelter of your choice. Arrangements in care of Kurtis Rae MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (978-5200).

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Jeff Meff

August 13, 2020

I miss good times with Tanya and Lisa Miller back in the day. Tanya was always the life of the party!

Carol Gilmore

April 10, 2019

Always and FOREVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

benjamyn shendaruk

June 15, 2018

its been more than 8 years now and I still think about you 24/7 you where the best friend I could ask for i miss you so much

Carol Gilmore

April 2, 2015

Almost 5 years now baby girl....HUGS and LOVE "forever"....Mom and Brad, Jarrett, Jonathan, Ritchie, Crystal, Abby, Ella

Carol Gilmore

April 13, 2014

ALWAYS and FOREVER MISSING and LOVING YOU TANYA

HUGS....Mom, Brad, Jarrett, Jonathan, Ritchie, Crystal, Abby and Ella

April 14, 2013

Love and Miss you so much...so much...so much...

Jon Shendaruk

April 11, 2012

My sister, my friend
Someone to share laughter and good times with,
Someone to lean on, and create treasured memories with.

You were so much more than a sister....
You will always be a precious part of my heart and I'll always be grateful for you

I love and miss you so much, so much, so much....
Jonathan

Stacey C

March 26, 2012

Always thinking of you girl, still after almost 2 years, does not seem real that you are not here with us. Much love

trish

February 14, 2012

i miss u so much. everytime i go out, i keep wishin u were here. dancing and smiling...just bein u. and since i was in the hospital from my accident, i wasnt around to say goodbye, so it doesnt seem real that ur gone. i keep thinking that i will see u wen i go out. i catch a glimpse of a little blonde and run up to find that its not u. i love u tanya...always have and always will.

mom

February 4, 2012

Thank you Hugsy....I miss her very much and this sometimes helps....

April 19, 2011

Every night I look up at the stars and know you are shining down on us <3 Dance on my girl!

Auntie Noni - Ramona

April 16, 2011

Gone Too Soon

Jenny Kermes

April 15, 2011

I Can Still Hear Your Laugh. It Puts A Smile On My Face And Brings Tears To My Eyes... Thank You For Everything You Did For Me. You Were There When I Thought I Had No One.. Forever In My Heart And Always On My Mine...
Miss You Girl
XOXOX

Elaine Bowyer

April 15, 2011

I can't believe its been a year already Tanya- I still think about you and hope that you are doing your thing in heaven....

Cindy Twardzik

April 15, 2011

This sweet child, with an infectious laugh that I can still hear, was taken far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Leanne Nazar

April 14, 2011

mmmuuuahhhhhh

Mel Thompson

April 14, 2011

It's kinda hard with you not around...
But I know you're in heaven smiling down....
Much love my girl, you still make me smile, even on days like today...

trish charko

April 14, 2011

I love u tanya...and will NEVER forget all the years of smiles and laughs we shared. I miss ur smile, laugh, and the same stone cold point of view we shared...u will always be my girl...i love u..

Rick Shendaruk

April 14, 2011

Love and miss you very much. You will always be in our Hearts and Mind as we wait to see you again.

Love Dad, Lisa and Benjamyn.

Janine Herzog

August 15, 2010

Well they say "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,Yet Love leaves a Memory no one can steal".. Tanya you shed a light with your presence that always brought a smile to face. Hope you dance with the Angels & shed the same light amongst us ... You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.. Love ya Girl xo

Tracy

June 7, 2010

i didnt know you long girl..but you sure touched my life in a very special way..i think about you everyday...you were the best roomie ever

Elaine Bowyer

May 12, 2010

Tanya

I didn't know you very long- but was inspired by your spirit and smile. Feel so sad about your passing. May heaven shine on you and your sweet cat

April 26, 2010

Tanya, you will always shine SO bright. You were an amazing girl. Now you go show those people in heaven how to dance ;) xoxoxo
I will think of you always...

Lexus Buchanan

April 24, 2010

Tanya,

You've been one of my true girls since we were so young, without you there's just no life in the party. I'm sorry i didn't keep in touch after I moved to Van. If only I had known. You taught me a life lesson. Run with the angels girl, I'll think of you always.

Elva Brakefield

April 22, 2010

My sympathies to all of Tanya's family and friends..I first met Tanya when I was 16 and she always was an amazing woman!! May you dance with Angels forever!

Desiree Miller

April 21, 2010

Tanya was my Gymnastic coach, and Cheerleading coach, She was a wonderful person, :) i love you
tanya. And i reaaly miss you! xoxo.
R.I.P :(

Bonnie

April 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Adrian Decaire

April 20, 2010

my deepest sadnesses are to be conveied to the entire Shendaruk family, and, indeed to all off her many, many friends. I say for all of you, and to her a small prayer and wish everyone my deepest sympathies.

Tammy

April 19, 2010

My heart goes out to Tanya's family. RIP Tanya.

Rhonda

April 19, 2010

thoughts and prayers go out to Tanya's family and friends.

Naomi Sawitsky

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and Prays go out to Tanya`s family. Tanya`s loss was such a Tragic. Tanya was so well loved by many. She was always full of smiles.She had a crazy energy about her that made you go WOW look at her go. She was a friend to all. You will be Forever missed Tanya xoxo Till we meet again meet again my friend.xoxo Rest In Peace Beautiful (Sunshine)

Andrew Stearns

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Shendaruk family.
This sudden tradgedy makes us realize truly how precious and fragile life really is...
I will never forget Tanya's beautiful smile.
It will hold a place in my heart forever.
May she rest in peace.

Matt and Laura Nagel

April 19, 2010

Brad, Carol, Ritchie, Jonathan and Jarett, please know you are always in our thoughts. Through all the sorrow... remember the joy Tanya brought and hold it dear to you! She will be missed by many..

S Gauley

April 19, 2010

My condolences to the Shendaruk family, May Tanya rest in peace.

April 19, 2010

Keep thinking and still can't beleive it. May you rest in peace.

Tracy Hardie

April 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marilyn Clark

April 19, 2010

To the family of Tanya, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Her infectious smile and cheerfulness will be remembered. Hold onto those memories and they will get you through this sad time. Roy, Marilyn, Courtney and Malcolm Clark and John Newcombe

Kassandra Agarand

April 19, 2010

no matter what you were teaching me you always made sure i left knowing what i was doing,., for a solid 16 years you were the best "big sister" i could have asked for,., you never gave up on me,.,., i miss you i love you Tanya

Amber Trotchie

April 19, 2010

Tanya, my memories go a long way back when we would hang out for alot of laughs. I will miss you, my friend. Amber

Coral Simmonds

April 19, 2010

I hadn't seen Tanya for years, but she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Shendaruk Family during this painful time. Gone too soon.

Jody & Mike Yaremko

April 19, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. You will always be remembered Tanya! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this tragic time. RIP Tanya! We love you!

Tara Villeneuve

April 19, 2010

Tanya may you always rest in peace you will be forever missed by all the people you have touched through out your life. You spent alot of time hanging out with my sisters Tanya and Amber Trotchie so I got to see you quite a bit. You girls were always up to something but let me tell you there was never a dull moment when you were around. Lots of laugh and too many smiles to count. May your family stay strong in this time of sorrow.Take care Tanya you will be never forgotten. Show them all how to live in Heaven Tanya style!!!

Dave and Chantelle Stapleton

April 19, 2010

Tanya, your smile could brighten anyones day. You were always so cheerful and happy. No matter who the person was you always made them feel special. You touched everyone that met you and you will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathies to your family at this tragic time. May you keep on smiling and dancing in everyones memories.
Dave, Chantelle, Seairra, Haleigh and Talance Stapleton
Maidstone, SK

Jamie

April 19, 2010

Tanya was such a beautiful woman I am thankful for the times I was fortunate enough to spend with her and have her make me laugh and smile You will be missed tanya my thoughts are with you and ur family during this time xo

April 18, 2010

God Bless you Tanya! May he be by your side Always & Forever!
Memories last forever and you are truely one of those!
Always in our hearts.
The Dahlseide Family

April 18, 2010

Thanks for your love of animals, Tanya, you are truly caring, Jesus has you and Hugsy now!

Katy Parker

April 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the shendaruk family in this hard time. Stay strong for eachother. RIP Tanya.

April 18, 2010

Our Flamboyant girl came into to our lives like a whirlwind. Alway brighting our day, alway making our lives more exciting. Tanya is going to be surely miss, but never forgotten.She will aways in our hearts.

- Roberta (Mom H.)

Wendy Mason

April 18, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Shendaruk family and all of Tanya's friends. May the special memories that you have of Tanya get you through this difficult time.

Teresa (Junop)Shirley

April 18, 2010

My sincerest sympathies to all of you! I hope you can find comfort in all of your memories.

Tina

April 18, 2010

my deepest sympathies to Tanya's family. She was definetly a shining light that will continue to watch over her cherished friends and family.

Lindsay Loucks-Watson

April 18, 2010

Tanya I haven't seen you in about 15 years but will always remember your bright smile and vivacious personality. RIP, gone way too soon. My thoughts & condolences got out to Ritchie and the Shendaruk family. May time and fond memories help to heal the hole that has been left by this tradegy.

Brad & JoeAnn Kramchynski

April 18, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you Carol & family....

Todd Hrabok

April 18, 2010

Tanya you will be missed by all.... I haven't stopped thinking bout you since the day this tragic happened. RIP Tanya

caroline bassendowski-domes

April 18, 2010

Tanya I will never forget you and the many times came out to the house to hang out with Trinity. You had one of the warmest smiles and caring heart. you were one funny lady who could light up a room just by entering it. You were strong, stubborn and said it like it is. Peace be with you and now you can brighten up heaven with your wonderful charm and wit. You were one beautiful lady. I am going to miss you.
Blondie
Carol Bassendowski used to be Domes

Stephanie

April 18, 2010

I am so sad to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I remember Tanya from cheerleading in high school and her being frineds with my sister Heather.

Alma Sibley

April 18, 2010

Tanya, sweetheart, my memories of you will always be. I remember you, Tanya, Amber, the Trotchie girls and Lisa Miller at my house dancing and singing, doing your stuff. It was fun when you girls were together. You are like my daughter, always have been. Sweet lady, you will be missed. I pray for you. Until we meet again. ******** Tanya and Amber's Mom.

April 18, 2010

I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart!

Ryan McElligott

April 18, 2010

I find it hard to beleive that your gone. You were so full of energy.

Barb (Niska) Glubis

April 17, 2010

I remember all of us girls having numerous slumber parties with Tanya when she lived in Delisle. She was so full of smiles and laughter that you couldn't be around her without being the same way. May your joy and smile live on though those that you leave behind. Ritchie, our thoughts are with you and your family.

Jan Sedgewick

April 17, 2010

Just wanted you to know that the minute the sirens woke me I knew someone's family was in crisis and I prayed for your Tanya. My prayers continue for all who knew and loved her. Jan S 2501 Hanover Ave

Chris D'Arcy

April 17, 2010

RIP, You will always be remembered for your love of all and that beautiful smile!!

Dez Reed

April 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Tanya's friends and family.
She was a good friend whose smile warmed the hearts of many a Saskatonian.

guy & ursula leblanc

April 17, 2010

tanya you are in our heart's
Rick and Carol and familly we will see
you on monday.
the LeBlanc's

Kelly Weimer

April 17, 2010

Tanya you are dancing with the stars now you will be forever in our hearts we love you RIP.

Petrina

April 17, 2010

Always remembered, never forgotten. My heart goes out to her family.

Trinity Cummings-Domes

April 17, 2010

RIP my very dear old friend. My condolences go out to Tanyas family whO I spent alot of time with as a young woman. You will be very missed beautiful lady.

quentin

April 17, 2010

you touched the hearts of everyone you meet. you'll be deeply missed.

April 17, 2010

Ritchie & Crystal: We didn't know Tanya and only know you through our children's school, but want to express our sincerest sympathy for your loss. We cannot begin to imagine the place you and your family are at, and how your little girls will ever comprehend it all; though they will have a very special angel watching over them now.

May you find comfort in knowing that people are thinking of you and your family through this terribly difficult time.

Christeena

April 17, 2010

RIP Tanya! You will forever be in my heart and thoughts

candi laframboise

April 17, 2010

tanya! i will never forget u, the times we shared and laughed! ur spirit lives on , may u rest in peace tanya . candi laframboise

Shaun, Derian, and Jasmin Souster

April 17, 2010

my thoughts are with you all..our family just went threw this a month ago..i can relate somewhat too what you are going threw..stay strong and keep your spirits up..

April 16, 2010

Our most heartfelt condolences go out to Rick, Lisa, Ben and the rest of the Shendaruk family. Although we did not personally know Tanya, we did see many pictures and heard many memorable stories about her. It is amazing to see how many people have been touched by her life. God's hand was at work when He created such a wonderful soul.
Sincerely,
Carmen and Wade Bloomquist (Lashburn, SK)

Brad, Shaunna, Brandon, and Chelsea Wicks

April 16, 2010

April, Mike and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tanya will never be forgotten. Take solace in the the wonderful memories over the years. She lives on in your hearts.

Brad, Shaunna, Brandon and Chelsea Wicks

April 16, 2010

Carol and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. It has been a long time since we have seen you guys but you were always in our thoughts as we remembered the good old days. Tanya will be missed. I will always remember her coming to visit my brother in the hospital. Hold your memories close to your heart and may they guide you through.

Stacey Schmitz

April 16, 2010

Tanya,
You touched so many lives with your beautiful spirit, I feel so honored I got to know you even a little bit. Now that you're up above, I realize the impact that you had on my life and the lives of everyone you came into contact with. You were such a vibrant presence, that God must have wanted you with His family up above. Until we meet again, RIP beautiful girl! xoxo

Rob and Karen Keep

April 16, 2010

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you Rick, Carol, Ritchie, Crystal, Jonathon, and Jarrett. Tanya your memory will live on forever......

Tanya Ruel

April 16, 2010

Tanya, you r the ligth that will never burn out. You will be truly missed, and never forgotten.. I love you my friend.. God bless you. see you one day my friend.IT'S NOW IN HEAVEN'S HANDS.

Mia Wiese

April 16, 2010

I will never forget working with you at Night Magic. You always made the evening better! R.I.P. beautiful.

Mia:)

Terri

April 16, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Michelle Tondevold

April 16, 2010

My sweet and beautiful friend.... i am so sad you are gone.... i love you so much...... rest in peace

Rick Scarrow

April 16, 2010

One of the strongest girls I have ever met..in so many ways..she made a huge impression on me since the first day I met her! RIP TANYA~

Valerie Shordee

April 16, 2010

Tanya you were such a great person. Someone so full of life. You were taken too soon. I will miss you.

Joy Thiessen

April 16, 2010

Always a cheerful smile and full of life :)

Dawn

April 16, 2010

RIP Tanya.

Karen Boyle

April 16, 2010

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to Rick,Carol,Ritchie,Jonathon,Jarrett and families,on the sudden passing of Tanya.She was taken way to soon,way to young.
I am glad that I got to know Tanya while you lived in Delisle, it may have a been only a few yrs that I got to know her.I still see her smile and always being cheerful...I know that she will be missed by all that came to know her and in their hearts, there holds a special memory..
Rest in Peace..Tanya

ruebecca fiddler

April 16, 2010

i love and cherish you my friend forever RIP BABY ! Sleep well as you dance with the angels and in our hearts forever ! xoxoxoxo

Jolene Charuk

April 16, 2010

Tanya you will be missed....

Crystal Moncrief

April 16, 2010

May you always dance with angels

andy kermes

April 16, 2010

We will miss you dearly and never forget how your life impacted us all. RIP.

Allison Bronsch

April 16, 2010

Tanya had a beautiful soul. She was such an honest person. Her smile and personality could light up a room.I have many happy memories from the time we spent together. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family whom she loved dearly. I just wish we would have had more time.

charmaine deptuck

April 16, 2010

Music, when soft voices die

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation

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