Date of Birth: September 1, 1920

Date of Death: December 23, 2024

“A life well-lived”
It is with sadness that the family of Jessie Pitura (nee Leganchuk) announces her passing on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at the age of 104 years.
She passed away peacefully at the Coteau Range Manor in Avonlea, SK, where she resided for the past year and a half.
Jessie was the only daughter born to Joseph and Mary Leganchuk. She had five brothers. Her early years were spent on the farm. After her marriage to Andrew Pitura in 1937, she became a dedicated and supportive partner to their many moves. They started their life together in northern Ontario followed by moving to a farm near Basswood, Manitoba. Finally, they purchased and operated the Kennedy Hotel in Kennedy, SK, where they enjoyed an active life in the community.
After retiring from the hotel, they moved to Minnedosa, MB, where they had extended family in the area. Friendly and kind, they made many new friends and continued their active lives.
After losing her husband in 1990 and living alone for many years, Jessie moved to Regina, SK, to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Here, she made her home in an apartment on Rae Street and lived there until she reached the age of 100 years. She moved into a care home in Regina with one final move to the Coteau Range Manor in Avonlea, SK, where she was close to family and friends and had many visitors. Jessie received excellent care from the staff of the Manor, for which the family is very grateful.
Jessie is lovingly remembered by her three children, daughter Mary (John) Slusar and sons Stan Pitura and Ron (Charm) Pitura; and grandchildren, Bruce (Donna) Slusar, Robb (Mona) Slusar, Colleen (Bob) McCrank, Scott (Nancy) Pitura, Doug (Cathy) Pitura, Carla Pitura, Janet (Garth) Spence, Dale (Sue) Pitura, Kyla (Dwayne) DeDecker, Jennifer Johnson, Tommi (Kurtis) Kish, and Cole Pitura.
Jessie is also survived by 33 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John Leganchuk and Arthur (Lillian) Leganchuk.
Jessie was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Leganchuk; husband Andrew; daughter-in-law Peggy Pitura; grandson Daniel Pitura; her brothers and their wives, Michael and Lena Leganchuk, James and Mary Leganchuk, Edward and Rose Leganchuk; as well as a sister-in-law Clara Leganchuk.
Funeral Mass for Jessie was held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish, 3155 Windsor Park Road, Regina, SK, at 1:00 p.m. Officiating at the service was Father Brad Fahlman and Deacon Joe Lang. Reception followed. Interment was held at the Minnedosa Cemetery, 141 2 Avenue SE, Minnedosa, MB.
Donations in the memory of Jessie may be made to the Coteau Range Manor, 210 New Warren Place, Avonlea, SK, S0H 0E4.
To leave an online message of condolence or to watch a livestream of the service, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com

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