Emily

Shuya

Emily Shuya, age 95, of Saskatoon, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 5, 2026.

Born in Kelliher, SK, she was the daughter of Anton and Anna Antonishyn. She grew up in that small farming community, and later attended Balfour Technical School in Regina. It was there that she met her beloved husband, Joseph (Joe) Shuya at a barn dance, and they married in September, 1955.

Emily and Joe celebrated more than 60 anniversaries together before Joe’s passing in May, 2017. Together they built a life centered around family, faith and community. Emily was a devoted mother. Her daughter Beverly Lasuita predeceased her in 2016, and Beverly was survived by her husband Len, their children Mark (Karen) Lasuita and Nicole (Adam) Edmundsun, and their children Loklynn and Delilah Lasuita, and Nash and Walker Edmundsun, all of Saskatoon. Emily’s son is Terry (Molly) Shuya, their children are Ellen (Brandon) Baughman and Adam (Eunice) Vergales, and their children Tess and Ezra Baughman, and Daniel and Eli Vergales, all of Florida.

Throughout her life, Emily was known for her generosity of spirit and committed work ethic. Emily worked in administration for various organizations, including the Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts of Canada, and Girl Guides of Canada. She was also a devoted volunteer, helping her church raise funds through wrapping holiday gifts, bake sales (where her famous overnight dinner rolls sold out first) and knitting various items for sale. Emily’s generosity was also personal, opening her home to friends and family members to live with them in Saskatoon when the needs arose.

Emily was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, watching all of their games well into her 90s. She also kept her mind active with cryptogram puzzles and reading. She was known for her gardening, canning, cooking and baking, always excited to try something new. She was a warm and welcoming hostess, and her quiet, gentle spirit and kindness, paired with a love of laughter, left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Emily was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank (Lena) Antonishyn and Joe (Annie) Antonishyn, and four sisters: Julia (Leonard) Wistoski, Katie (Stanley) Faye, Eva (John) Buczulak, Rosie (John) Kitzul. She is survived by her sister Jenny (Ernie) Horvath, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

A service to celebrate Emily’s life will be held on Friday, November 20th and 10:00 am at Saskatoon Funeral Home 338 4th Ave N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2L7.