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The Canora Courier

08 February 2006

BARON  BURYM  DEACON  KUNETSKY  TERON  WOROBETZ  YOUNG  ZAWISLAK

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BURYM:  Funeral service for Anne Burym, 69, of Canora, who died Jan. 29 at Regina General Hospital, was held Feb. 3 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Wasylenko officiating.  Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on Jan. 13, 1937, in the Goldbank School District, north of Stenen, to Wasyl and Nettie (Hnatiw) Palamar, she attended Beaverbank School.  She married Paul Burym of Danbury on Nov. 7, 1953, and they farmed in the Danbury district until 1991, when they retired to Canora.  Despite the loss of a leg, she continued to be active, fishing, gardening and looking after the front yard.

Predeceased by her parents, Wasyl and Nettie, a brother, Steve, and two sisters, Mary Chorney and one in infancy, she is survived by her husband, Paul; five sons, Walter (Doreen) of Danbury, Ron of Stenen, Gerry (Roxane) of Dysart, Terry (Sheila) of Canora and David (Geraldine) of Yorkton; two daughters, Shirley (Bill) Maximnuk of Buchanan and Virginia Maximnuk (Leon Grimard) of Boyle, Alta.; a brother, Nick (Sylvia) of Canora; two sisters, Olga Poworoznyk of Sturgis and Rose Zacharias of Yorkton; 21 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 08, 2006 Page 10 – Personal items of interest to Invermay and district readers

Howard Deacon, age 80, died on Dec. 30 at his (nursing) home in Vancouver.  He is survived by his wife, Florence, one son and a daughter.  Howard operated the Imperial Oil Agency in Invermay many years ago.  He then went into the insurance business in Toronto and Vancouver.

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Dr. Stephen Worobetz served as lieutenant governor of Sask.

Premier Lorne Calvert expressed condolences on behalf of the provincial government on the passing of Dr. Stephen Worobetz, former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, who died Feb. 2 in Saskatoon at the age of 91.

Worobetz was the province’s 13^th lieutenant governor and the first of Ukrainian origin.  He served in that capacity from 1970 to 1976.

“Dr. Worobetz represent the Queen with quiet dignity, strengthening the office of lieutenant governor and renewing public respect for the institution of the provincial Crown,” Calvert said.  “His personal modesty and gentle, caring nature endeared him to the people of Saskatchewan.”

Worobetz placed high importance on education and service to the community.  He was one the first physicians to communicate with Ukrainian patients in their own language.  During his service as a medical officer with the Canadian Army in the Second World War he was decorated with the Military Cross for his courage under fire in the Italian campaign.

Worobetz contributed generously to the community particularly in the areas of health care, education and Ukrainian heritage, creating a charitable foundation with his late wife Micheline.  He led an active life until recently and received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal last year.  He was recognized by his country as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1993 and by his province as a Member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 1999.

“Dr. Worobetz represented the best traditions of Saskatchewan society and will be remembered as a distinguished lieutenant governor of our province, Calvert said.

Flags on all provincial buildings were to be at half-mast until the evening of the day of the Funeral, Monday, Feb. 6.

A book of condolence for the former Lieutenant Governor was available to the public at the Sir Richard Lake Hall, Government House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at a reception at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Saskatoon after the funeral on Monday.

The family declined the offer of a state funeral, but accepted with appreciation the offer of official representation at the family funeral.

Worobetz visited Canora in ‘71

As the life of Dr. Stephen Worobetz, Saskatchewan’s former lieutenant governor, is remembered, many Canora residents may recall when he spoke at Canora’s Ukrainian Festival on July 11, 1971.

Recognized as the first lieutenant governor of Ukrainian descent, Worobetz died on Feb. 2 in Saskatoon at the age of 91.  He served as the provinces’ 13^th lieutenant governor from 1970 to 1976.

Worobetz told the Canora audience that those of Ukrainian descent appreciate the freedoms offered n Canada more than others because them came from a country in which they were oppressed, according to the July 14, 1971, edition of The Canora Courier.  When the Ukrainians came to Canada they brought with them the strength of the moral and spiritual values of a culture allowed to thrive in the new land.

Worobetz said individuals have a responsibility to develop the opportunities offered in Canada.  “Freedom without responsibility is a false freedom.”

Canada is the proving ground that peoples of various nations can grow together without losing their cultures, he said.

Among the other dignitarics to participate in the Ukrainian festival dedication were: Klym Lazurko, chairman of the festival committee; Mayor Walter Mysak; Roman Lewko, Canora homecoming committee; and MLA Adolph Matsalla.  Judge Andrew Kindred officially opened the festival, substituting for Worobetz, who was a little late because of poor flying weather.

Worobetz was a surgeon in Saskatoon, serving on various medical committees in the community and at the University of Saskatchewan.  He was originally from Krydor, Sask.  His first medical practice was opened in 1941 in Lucky Lake after studying at the universities of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Philadelphia.  He served as a medical officer in Italy and England during the Second World War, receiving the Military Cross for courage under fire.  When he returned, he opened a general medical practice in Saskatoon and when he completed his post graduate studies in 1952, he became a general surgeon in Saskatoon.

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ZAWISLAK:  Funeral service for Annie Zawislak, 100, of the Canora Gateway Lodge, who died Jan. 29 at the lodge, was held Feb. 3 at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Joakim Rac officiating.  Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on Dec. 28, 1995, to Ted and Mary (Martiniuk) Knash, she worked on her parents’ farm and worked as a store clerk in Rama.  She married Tom Zawislak in July of 1921 at Dobrowody Church.  They farmed north of Insinger.  They moved to Canora in 1965, where she babysat for many families.  She was an active member of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League and the Canora Keen-Age Centre.  She became a resident of the Gateway Lodge on March 28, 2002.

Predeceased by her parents, Ted and Mary, her husband, Tom, two children in infancy, two sons, Walter and Bill, six brothers, John, Mike, Paul, Bill, Harry and George, and a sister, Lena Lysak, she is survived by five sons, Max (Olga) of Amsterdam, Nick (Adeline) of Amsterdam, Dave (Myrna) of Regina, Ed (Deanna) of Vernon, B.C., and Orest (Chris) of Vancouver; four daughters, Maria (Emil) Kotyk of Canora, Helen (John) Pura of Edmonton, Ollie McAndrew of Vancouver and Judy (Steve) Guzak of Seattle; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

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YOUNG:  Funeral service for Arnold Young, 84, of Wadena, and formerly of the Margo area, who died Jan. 1, was held Jan. 5 at the Wadena Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Shore officiating.  Narfason’s Funeral Chapel and Crematorium was in care of arrangements.

Born on July 2, 1921, in Poland to Oswald and Klara Young, his family immigrated to Canada in 1927.  His parents were employed by Raymond’s Ranch near Margo and he attended school in the area.  When his family moved to their own homestead, he continued his education at May School.  During his teens, he “took the rails” to find work in eastern Canada.  One winter he worked in a logging camp and the next, he was a carpenter building grain terminals in Port Arthur.  He spent the summers working on the family farm.  He saved enough money to buy a quarter section of land from the CN, but he was not able to obtain title until he was 21 years old.  He married Martha Markowski at s. Peter’s Lutheran Church, north of Margo on Nov. 5, 1944.  He had purchased a second quarter of land on which he built their home.  He served on the May School board and was a bus driver.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and later became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wadena.

Predeceased by his parents, Oswald and Klara, and a sister, Ida, he is survived by his wife, Martha; two sons, Leslie (Cindy) and Ronald (Debbie); two daughters, Rita (Lorne) Boyle and Diane (Orest) Shinkewski; 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

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BARON:  In loving memory of Peter, who passed away Feb. 6, 1995.

A page in our book of memories,

is gently turned today;

Like falling leaves the years slip by,

But precious memories never die.

Just as you were;

You will always be;

Loved and cherished,

In our memory.

-Sadly missed by wife Vicky; daughters Alvina, Marlene, Bev; and their families.

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TERON:  Mike Teron of Red Deer passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre on Jan. 26, 2006 at the age of 90 years.  Predeceased by his wife Ester and infant daughter, Mike is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Geraldine (Denis) Sanregret of Airdrie, Cynthia Murphy of Red Deer; three sons, Gerald of Red Deer, Daryl (Tracy) of Red Deer, Ed (Denise) of Okotoks as well as 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Mike was proud to serve Canada as a member of the army during the Second World War.  During his lifetime he farmed in Stenen, Sask.  After moving his family to Alberta in 1965, he worked as a carpenter and owned and operated a variety of businesses.  Although being a jack-of-all trades, Mike excelled in his carpentry skills.  Mike had a contagious smile and was a friend to all he met.  He will be sadly missed.  Sincere thanks to Dr. Rafiq and the nurses at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, as well as the staff at the Northcott Care Centre.  At Mike’s request, no funeral service will be held.  A private family Interment took place at the Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary.  In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.  Cremation arrangements entrusted to Ponoka Funeral Home, (403) 783-3122; Wombold Family Funeral Home.

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