Gary Ruszkowski
May 1, 1964 ~ April 2, 2024

The family of Gary Wayne Ruszkowski are deeply saddened by his passing. Gary passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, in Prince Albert SK.

Recent health difficulties made Gary’s last few weeks a challenge. Not a complainer, his life was lived the way he wanted it. He always made the best of a situation with no complaints.

Born in Prince Albert on May 1, 1964, Gary was the fourth son born to Clarence and Rita Ruszkowski.

Gary was raised on the family farm in the Fanford District east of Prince Albert. Growing up he learned to operate machinery, fix mechanical issues, and carpentry work. He also learned how to cook and clean as there were no girls in the family.

Gary had many life and work experiences. For several years he worked in Maintenance for the Prince Albert Housing Authority. He also held a variety of jobs in the Construction & Aggregate Industry that took him to several locations across Western Canada.

His true passion was Carpentry work. He built many buildings from the ground up. He took great pride in the Cabin and buildings he built on his summer acreage. This was his piece of paradise. Anytime you went to the acreage you would find him walking barefoot, shirtless, with a drink in one hand and hammer in the other looking for his next project.

We will miss his cheery “Hello” whenever he came in the door.

Gary was predeceased by his father, Clarence Ruszkowski; grandparents, Frank and Maria Ruszkowski, Romeo and Laurette Frenette.

Survived by his mother, Rita; wife, Sharon; brothers, Tim and his daughter Mandy Lee and Christopher, Mark and his children Marissa, Jared and Jennifer, Ken (Holly) and his children Kristen (T.J) and their son Rowen, Kelsey (Mike) and their children Walker and Sawyer, Todd (Tracy) and their sons Vincent (Desiree) their children Victor and Ila and Landon (Alannah) their daughters Natalia and Aria, Roger (Kathy) and their children Dillon, Meagan (Sheldon), Brayden (Hillary). Numerous other great nieces and nephews, family, friends, and all who knew him.

The Funeral Service for Gary will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Mark Parish, in Prince Albert, SK, with Fr. Manh Nguyen officiating. Interment to follow at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Rose Garden Hospice. Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/riverpark/obituaries/gary-ruszkowski/121930.html .Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Carla Jesso, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2024-04-02
• Location : Prince Albert, SK