Paul was born March 8, 1932 to Jack and Anne (Nihirny) Bilanski on the family farm near Alticane, SK. He was the youngest of ten siblings. He attended Canada School until he suffered a severe case of rheumatic fever at the age of fourteen. After he recuperated, he joined his father and brothers on working the family farm until he was the only one left on what was the homestead.  In 2016 Paul was very excited and honoured with the century family farm award with the wonderful plaque being presented to him.

He married the love of his life, Ruth Rask on July 9, 1960 and together they raised two sons and one daughter and worked their mixed farm.

Paul passed away January 6, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 62 ½ years, Ruth; sons: Roy (Vonda) and Eric; son-in-law, Eric Huard; sisters-in-law: Mary and Anne Bilanski; grandchildren: Brennan Huard (Sarah), Lauren Liebaert, Jenelle Bilanski (Dan), Tyler Bilanski (Sarah) and Scott Bilanski (Kristin); six great-grandchildren and one step-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents: Jack & Anne Bilanski; daughter, Esther Huard; parents-in-law: Niels and Myrtle Rask; sisters: Nellie Hupaelo, Mary Gabrush; brothers: Mike, John, Peter, William, Harry, Nickolas and Dick; sisters-in-law: Mary Bilanski, Cassy Bilanski, Phyllis Bilanski, Ellen Seib and Carol Gonda; brothers-in-law: Mike Hupaelo and Max Gabrush; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will take place next summer. Memorial donations in memory of Paul can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation – 100-119 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1Z6. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca  Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2023-01-11
• Location : Hafford, SK