John Yakamovich passed away with family by his side on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK at the age of 90 years. Left to cherish the precious memories of John are one brother Bill (Rita) Yakamovich, Cornwall, ON; sister Ann Gaudreau, Laval, Quebec; several nieces and nephews (great, Great-great and Great-great-great) as well as many wonderful friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Matys and Katherine Yakamovich; brother, Peter Yakamovich; sisters, Jean Buday, Effie Hrycyk, Len Dobbie, Olga Davies and Mary Dzuba. A Graveside service will be held at a later date in 2017. For those wishing, donations can be made online to: The Locomotives of Bienfait.com (Go Fund Me) or to the Bienfait Town Office, payable to the Locomotives of Bienfait, Bienfait, SK, S0C 0M0. John was very proud to be a part of this documentary and was very supportive of refurbishing the local locomotive #3522 in Bienfait. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
