Stephen Worobetz

Stephen Worobetz OC MC SOM FRCSC (December 26, 1914 – February 2, 2006) was a Canadian physician and the 13th lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan, from 1970 to 1976.

Born in Krydor, Saskatchewan, of Ukrainian origin, he received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Saskatchewan in 1935 and a Doctor of Medicine from University of Manitoba in 1940.

During World War II, he served as a medical officer with the Canadian Army in Italy and was awarded the Military Cross.

After the war, he practised medicine in Saskatoon and studied to be a general surgeon in Winnipeg and Philadelphia.

As The Queen's representative in Saskatchewan, he carried out such duties as reading the Speech from the Throne, swearing in premiers and Cabinet ministers, opening legislative sessions, and bestowing honours upon Saskatchewan citizens.