Obituary for Tony Deneka
Tony Deneka
September 18th, 1941 - December 5th 2021
It is with profound sadness the family of Tony Deneka announces his passing Sunday December 5th 2021, at Arborg and District Health Centre with his wife and family by his side.
He is predeceased by parents John and Helen Deneka, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Michael and
Jean Lupky, 2 younger siblings Bob and Sally Deneka, and brothers-in-law John Rozecki and Joe Lupky.
Left to cherish his memories is loving wife of 57 years Katie, Son Robert (Melissa) Deneka, Daughters
Marianne (David) Sumka and Gladys (Bradley) Hokanson; Grandchildren Alex, Connor (Steve), Morgan
(Dylan), Madison (Ryan), Hunter, Carter, and great-granddaughter Rhea. Tony is also survived by his
sister Phyllis (Nick) Ladyka, brother Russell (Patricia) Deneka, sisters-in-law Anne Rozecki and Olga
Lupky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in the Arborg area, Tony farmed in Okno the entirety of his farming career. Tony and
Katie married in 1964 and started their mixed farming operation in Okno. In 1974, Tony and his brother
Russell started Arborg Tire Ltd., and in 1976 they built a new tire business with a mobile service. Along
with this business, Tony and Russell also farmed together for many years.
His hobbies included deer and moose hunting, ice fishing, going to auction sales, and socializing with
friends and family. Tony worked very hard to provide for his family, working various jobs off the farm,
which his children admired him for. Tony enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, pulling them around
the farm on the trike and letting them enjoy treats from his peanut jars and candy bowl. In their years of
retirement, Tony and Katie moved to the town of Arborg in 2016 and continued enjoying the company
of friends and family and cruising the country roads. Dad enjoyed any gatherings that included dessert,
especially cake!
We would like to thank Dr. Donnelly for his many years of medical care, and Dr. Komolafe for his
excellent care and attention when Tony first came to Arborg Hospital. Thank you to the nursing staff and
healthcare aides at the Arborg Hospital for the amazing care and compassion they showed Tony during
his time there.
As per Tony's wishes cremation has taken place. No funeral service will be held at this time, a private
family memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing to donate in memory of Tony, may do so to the charity of their
choice.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great-grandchild.
September 18th, 1941 - December 5th 2021
It is with profound sadness the family of Tony Deneka announces his passing Sunday December 5th 2021, at Arborg and District Health Centre with his wife and family by his side.
He is predeceased by parents John and Helen Deneka, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Michael and
Jean Lupky, 2 younger siblings Bob and Sally Deneka, and brothers-in-law John Rozecki and Joe Lupky.
Left to cherish his memories is loving wife of 57 years Katie, Son Robert (Melissa) Deneka, Daughters
Marianne (David) Sumka and Gladys (Bradley) Hokanson; Grandchildren Alex, Connor (Steve), Morgan
(Dylan), Madison (Ryan), Hunter, Carter, and great-granddaughter Rhea. Tony is also survived by his
sister Phyllis (Nick) Ladyka, brother Russell (Patricia) Deneka, sisters-in-law Anne Rozecki and Olga
Lupky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in the Arborg area, Tony farmed in Okno the entirety of his farming career. Tony and
Katie married in 1964 and started their mixed farming operation in Okno. In 1974, Tony and his brother
Russell started Arborg Tire Ltd., and in 1976 they built a new tire business with a mobile service. Along
with this business, Tony and Russell also farmed together for many years.
His hobbies included deer and moose hunting, ice fishing, going to auction sales, and socializing with
friends and family. Tony worked very hard to provide for his family, working various jobs off the farm,
which his children admired him for. Tony enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, pulling them around
the farm on the trike and letting them enjoy treats from his peanut jars and candy bowl. In their years of
retirement, Tony and Katie moved to the town of Arborg in 2016 and continued enjoying the company
of friends and family and cruising the country roads. Dad enjoyed any gatherings that included dessert,
especially cake!
We would like to thank Dr. Donnelly for his many years of medical care, and Dr. Komolafe for his
excellent care and attention when Tony first came to Arborg Hospital. Thank you to the nursing staff and
healthcare aides at the Arborg Hospital for the amazing care and compassion they showed Tony during
his time there.
As per Tony's wishes cremation has taken place. No funeral service will be held at this time, a private
family memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, friends so wishing to donate in memory of Tony, may do so to the charity of their
choice.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great-grandchild.