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The Canora Courier 26 January 2005
BEBLOW FULLAWKA GALANDY GOGAL HYDAMACKA KOPELCHUK KOZMANUIK LEWCHUK PEREPELKIN PYLPCHUK TRETIAK WASYLOWICH
Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 3 KOZMANUIK: Nick Kozmanuik, 88, of Regina and formerly of the Stenen area, died on Monday, Jan. 10 at the Pioneer Village Nursing Home in Regina. The funeral, conducted by Rev. Michael Lomaszkiewicz, was held at Leson’s Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 13. Interment took place in the Canora Cemetery. Born on Dec. 2, 1917 to Wasyl and Katie (Kosteniuk) Kozmanuik on the family farm in the Stenen district, he attended the Ormsby School north of Stenen. He married Mary Sawka in Danbury in 1941 and continued to farm the land that he purchased in 1937. From 1954 to 1957, they lived in Prince George and then returned to the farm. Later, they also owned and operated a quaint, country grocery store near Ormsby. Before their new house in Sturgis was completed in 1977, his wife Mary died. Selling the store in 1978, he lived in Sturgis until 1985 and then moved to Regina. Well known for his carpentry and woodworking skills, he built an addition to his daughter’s house in Regina, where he resided. He was a member of St. Demetrious Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Stenen for many years. Predeceased by his parents Wasyl and Katie, his wife Mary, a brother George of Canora, and two sisters Elsie Mirka of Stenen, and Annie Bymak of Sturgis, he is survived by a son Dale of Regina, a daughter Elaine (Bob) Allen of Regina; three brothers Pete, Alex (Adonia), and Michael (Marianne), all of Stenen; a sister Mary Wihnan of Stenen; and three grandchildren. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 10 YAWNEY: Funeral service for Wasyl Yawney, 98, of Canora, who died Jan. 18 at the Canora Gateway Lodge, was held Jan. 21 at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Joakim Rac officiating. Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Apr. 12, 1906, in Ukraine to Joseph and Emelia (Huzan) Yawney, he immigrated to Canada in May of 1907 with his parents on a ship called SS Mount Royal. The family homesteaded in the Mohyla district. He farmed on that homestead until 1970, when he retired to Canora. He became a resident of the Gateway Lodge in 1973 and attended SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church on a regular basis. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Emelia, two brothers, Steve in 1990 and Peter in 1992, and two sisters, Anne Gogol in 1967 and Mary Malyny in 1980, he is survived by a brother, Sam of Thunder Bay, Ont., and two sisters, Lena Chudziak of Winnipeg and Irene Ratushniak of Canora. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 11 HYDAMACKA: funeral service for Peter Hydamacka, 79, of Canora, who died Jan. 19 at Canora Hospital, was held Jan. 21 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Marion Naduriak officiating. Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on July 10, 1925, in the Sturgis district to Nick and Sophie (Pretka) Hydamacka, he attended the Melmore School. He worked on the family farm and then purchased his own land in the Pelly district, where he farmed for many years. He also worked for the steel factory, IPSCO, in Brooks, Alta. He lived in Veregin for a while and for the past three years, lived with is brother, Andy, in Canora. Predeceased by his parents, Nick and Sophie, for brothers, Bill, Steve, Mike and Alex, two brothers, Harry (Emily) of Midway, B.C., and Andrew of Canora, and one sister, Mary Kowalyshen of Rossland, B.C. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 11 BEBLOW: Funeral service for Polly Beblow, 90, of Yorkton, and formerly of the Good Spirit Lake district, who died Jan. 6 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, was held Jan. 10 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Methodius Kushko officiating. Burial was in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Christie-Hill Funeral Chapel and Crematorium in care of arrangements. Born on Jan. 6, 1915, in the Good Spirit Lake district to Michael and Magdalina (Diakiw) Chupa, she attended Homestead, Beblo and Whitesand schools. She married Metro Beblow on Nov. 8, 1931, and they farmed in the Springside, Whitesand and Orcadia districts. They retired to Yorkton in 1967. She worked as a babysitter for many years. Predeceased by her husband, Metro, in 1999, her parents, Michael and Magdalina, a daughter, Marjorie Rose, and five brothers, Bill, Metro, George, Fred and John, she is survived by three sons, Paul, (Sylvia) of Regina, Jerry (Shirley) of Regina and James (Iris) of Weyburn; three daughters, Anne (Matt) Shumay of Yorkton, Pauline (Mike) Spilchen of Yorkton and Carol (Elgin) Strocen of Yorkton; two sisters, Katharine (Dan) Popowich of Welland and Pauline Wiwchar of St. Catharines; a brother, Peter (Margaret) Chupa of Welland; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 11 KOPELCHUK: Funeral service for Edward Ole Kopelchuk, 73, of Canora district, who died Jan. 17 at his residence, was held Jan. 20 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Thom Carnahan officiating. Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on July 23, 1931, in the Burgis district to Peter and Mary (Velde) Kopelchuk, he attended West Wexford School and attended high school in Vernon, B.C.. After high school, he moved back to the farm, but spent the next winter working in California. He returned to work on the family farm and in 1947, along with his father and brothers, P.K. Herefords was formed and they began raising Hereford cattle. He was a member of the Herefords Association, based in Calgary, for 50 years. Raising cattle became his passion in life and he attended many cattle shows across Western Canada. Later in life, as allergies prevented him from doing much of the farm work, his passion was caring for the farmyard. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary, he is survived by two brothers, Jim and Richard (Joyce), both of Canora. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 11 GALANDY: Funeral service for Mary Galandy, 93, of Canora, who died Jan. 18 at the Bethany Centre in Airdrie, Alta, was held Jan. 24 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born on Aug. 7, 1911, in the Mikado district to Theodore and Annie (Byk) Yarechewski, she attended school in the Mikado district. She worked on the family farm until she married Nick Galandy at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora on July 15, 1951. They farmed in the Burgis district. In 1953, they moved to Canora but continued to farm. Predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Annie, her husband, Nick, three brothers, Edward, Alex and Walter and three sisters, Pearl Shalkowsky, Lee Yakichuk and Amelia St. Marie, she is survived by a daughter, Frances (Bryan) Wilkin of Airdrie; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page 11 PEREPELKIN: Funeral service for James S. Perepelkin, 84, of Kamsack, and formerly of Veregin, who died Jan. 16 at Kamsack Hospital, was held Jan. 20 at the chapel of Andrychuk Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Ruten officiating. Burial was at the Veregin Cemetery with E. Andrychuk Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Born Jan. 5, 1921 in the Veregin district to Steve and Elizabeth (Strelieff) Perepelkin, he attended Wisna School. A farmed and journeyman automotive mechanic, he worked at a number of places, including Evergreen Motors in Yorkton, Central Motors in Canora, Kaufman Motors in Oxbow and the Veregin Co-op. On Nov. 25, 1945, he married Florence Lapshinoff in Canora. Predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Florence Kazakoff and Doris Strelieff, five brothers, Alex in infancy, Peter, George, Walter and Bill, and a granddaughter, Kerry-Lynn in infancy, he is survived by his wife; two sons, Philip of Veregin and James (Carol) of Grenfell; one brother, Nick (Mary) of Veregin; one sister, Laura Popoff of Yorkton; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B1 – In memory of: Matthew Wayne Fullawka Nov. 18/84 – Jan 27/04 We little new that morning, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our harts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide, An although we can not see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find. They say time heals all sorrows And helps us to forget But time so far has only proved How much we miss you yet. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. -- Always remembered and sadly missed.... Mom and Dad, sister and brothers, family and friends. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B1 – In memory of: WASYLOWICH: In loving memory of Tom, who passed away on Jan. 28, 1990. We often sit and think of him When we are all alone; For the memory is the only thing, That grief can call its own. - Wasylowich family. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B1 – In memoriam GOGAL: In loving memory of our dear parents, Pat and Helen Gogal: Dad passed away Jan. 29, 1990; Mom passed away Aug. 21, 1971. Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch; Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we love so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part; God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. - Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by you children, Mae, Vivian, Jim, Phyllis, Diana, Eleanore and their families. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B1 – In memoriam PYLPCHUK: Dec. 8, 1929 – Jan. 22, 1999: In loving memory of Victoria (Vicky), our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who passed away Jan. 22, 1999. The months and years they quickly pass, But our love for her will always last! The tears still fall, the memories pain, We long for the day we’ll see her again. We love her, we miss her. - Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Sam; her loving daughter, Ann (Neville); sons Bob (Blanca), John (Christina); grandchildren Jacqueline, Deanna, Nicole, Andres, Alexandra; and her loving sister Olga. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B1 – In memoriam TRETIAK: In memory of Rose, who passed away Oct. 25, 2004 at age of 84. Deep in my heart there is a picture, More precious than silver or gold; T’is a picture of a dear sister, memory well never grow old. I lost a good friend when I lost you. -- Lovingly remembered by sister Sophie. Canora Courier January 26, 2005 Page B4 PAUL LEWCHUK 1926-2005 LEWCHUK: A memorial service for Paul Lewchuk, 78, of Canora, who died Jan. 18 at Canora Hospital, was held Jan. 22 at St. Andrew’s United Church in Canora with Rev. Marg Janick-Grayston officiating. Christie-Hill Funeral Home of Yorkton was in charge of cremation. A private burial service for the family will be held at a later date. Born on July 11, 1926, in Canora, to Nicholas and Nettie Lewchuk, he attended school in Canora. He left school to take a job as steam engineer for the Canora Union Hospital. Her worked his way up to head engineer in a career that spanned 40 years. He married Ann Kozoriz on Nov. 2, 1952, and together, they opened a confectionary store across from the hospital. When she became ill, they sold the business. He lost her to cancer in 1961, leaving him with two young children to raise. In 1963, he married Ollie Drobot. He began a landlord business by renting suites in his basement. Later, he purchased numerous rental properties. With his job at the hospital and his rental business, he used what free time he had to develop his own midway. It was a means of carrying on the family tradition as his father had operated the Lew’chuk Midway for many years. His family played a large role in the midway. While he enjoyed the lifestyle, he decided to give it up as his children grew older. As the years passed, he travelled to places such as Japan, China, Europe, Northern Africa and Hawaii. When he retired, he spent the winter at Sun Lakes, Arizona. It was there that he became interested in woodcarving and he became a member of the Arizona Woodcarvers’ Association. He was known for his carvings of birds and water fowl. While in Arizona, he took up the sport of tennis. During the last few years, he sold the Arizona property and decided to live year-round in Saskatchewan. He spent the summers at Canora Beach and the winters in Saskatoon. Predeceased by his first wife, Ann, his parents, Nicholas and Nettie, and a sister, Natalie, he is survived by a son, Ken (Sonia) of Canora; a daughter, Bev (Bill) Senft of Regina; four sisters, Mary Umrysh of Canora, Ann Kovach of Churchbridge, Elizabeth Kokorudz of Canora, Sonia McClelland (Bob) of Calgary; two brothers, Ernie and Orest (Elsie), both of Canora; four grandchildren; his second wife, Ollie, of Calgary, her three children and 10 grandchildren. |
