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The Canora Courier

22 February 2006

KABATOFF  KALENCHUK  KELLER  KOROLUK  LISOWAY  MATIECE

MELNYCHUK  RHODES  SKURAT  WALKER  WIWCHAR  YAWORSKI

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

KELLER:  Funeral service for Mike Keller, 93, of the Canora Gateway Lodge, who died Feb. 14 at the lodge, was held Feb. 18 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Marion Naduriak of the United church officiating.  Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on Oct. 14, 1912, on the family farm in the Mohyla district to Metro and Jennie (Shelenko) Keller, he attended Mohyla and Liverpool schools.  He married Mary Stawnychyka on Nov. 14, 1938, in Canora.  They farmed in the Stenen district until 1957 when they moved to Canora.  He worked for the Rural Municipality of Keys as a foreman until her retired in 1987.

Predeceased by his parents, Metro and Jennie, his wife, Mary, a son, Gerald, three brothers, Bill, Steve and George, and five sisters, Lilly Wiwchar, Mary Strocen, Helen Derenisky, Katie Bazuik and Annie Chatwin, he is survived by a daughter, Sonia Keller (Todd Jorgenson) of Canora; a brother, John (Jennie) Keller of Canora; and five grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

KOROLUK:  Funeral service for Norman Koroluk, 74, of Sturgis, who died Feb. 16 at Pasqua Hospital in Regina, was held Feb. 20 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Sturgis with Rev. Antoni Degutis officiating.  Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of Arrangements.

Born on Aug. 2, 1931, in the Hyas area to John and Lena Koroluk, he attended Lake Helen School.  He married Isabel Kwichak on Aug. 1, 1953, and they farmed with his father.  He was a member of the home and school association, the Knights of Columbus and numerous dance associations.

Predeceased by his parents, John and Lena, and his wife, Isabel, he is survived by a son, Mich (Barb) of Hyas; five daughters, Rita (Wayne) Pigeon of Calgary, Sharon (Brian) Stoll of Neudorf, Noreen (Randy) Fidler of Raymore, Sheila (Willy) Koroluk of Edmonton and Bridget (Kerry) Campbell of Calgary; two sisters, Margaret Naclia of Norquay and Beverly Naclia of Alberta; 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

WALKER:  Funeral service for Kevin Walker, 46, of Sturgis, who died Feb. 17 at Regina General Hospital, was held Feb. 20 at Grace United Church in Sturgis with Pastor Miles Russell officiating.  Burial was in the Hinchliffe Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on June 7, 1959, in Preeceville to Rudy and Norma Walker, he attended school in Sturgis.  He worked for JK Ready Mix, Kevron Trucking, Phelan Trucking and other trucking and construction companies.  Most recently, he worked for Dale Carter Construction.  He was a member of the Kinsmen club, the church board, the school board, the UGG, the NFU, the Livestock Co-op and the Grain Marketing Club.  He married Sherri Allen on July 19, 1986, at the Sturgis United Church.

Predeceased by his parents, Rudy and Norman, he is survived by his wife, Sherri; three daughters, Megan of Medicine Hat, Erinn of Sturgis and Brooke of Sturgis; two brothers, Terry of Strathclair, Man., and Lloyd (Fairlie) of Swift Current; and two sisters, Paulette (Eugene) Rozdeba of Strathclair, Man., and Geraldine Mitchell of Regina.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

LISOWAY:  Funeral service for Victor Lisoway, 93, of Kamsack, and formerly of the Stenen area, who died Feb. 18 at the Kamsack and District Nursing Home, was held Feb. 21 at Leson’s Funeral Home with Rev. Miles Russell officiating.  Burial was in the Stoney Creek Cemetery (formerly the Russian Ukrainian Protestant Cemetery) between Stenen and Hyas, with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on Apr. 11, 1912, in the Stenen district to Anton and Dora (Zubko) Lisoway, he attended George Albert School.  He continued to farm after his parents died.  He raised cattle and honey bees and grew grain.  He also raised many horses.  He was an avid ball player in his younger days and enjoyed cross-country skiing.  He remained on the farm until his health forced him to move to the Kamsack and District Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Dora, six brothers, Jim, George, Pat, Adam, Tom and Frank, and four sisters, Laura Shipowich, Kate Garrow, Margaret Pakosh and Ann Batychi, he is survived by a sister, Vina Kopelchuk of Donwell.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

RHODES:  Funeral service for Eva Rhodes, 96, of Preeceville, and formerly of Sturgis, who died Feb. 10 at the Preeceville Lions Hostel, was held Feb. 14 at Grace United Church with Rev. Miles Russell officiating.  Burial was in the Sturgis Cemetery with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on June 20, 1909, in Brandon, to Tom and Dinah Sharp, she attended Cavell School in the Sturgis district.  She married William Garnet Dunford on Nov. 12, 1936, at Ormside.  They farmed in the Sturgis district until 1962, when they retired to Sturgis.  Her husband died in 1975, and she married Dave Rhodes on Sept. 15, 1977, in Sturgis.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, the UCW and the church choir.

Predeceased by her parents, Tom and Dinah, her first husband, William Garnet Dunford, a son, Lyle, and her second husband, Dave Rhodes, she is survived by four daughters, Bernice (Jim) Frey of Lumby, B.C., Donna Kennedy of Lintlaw, Bernice (Bill) McCosh of Melfort and Linda (Ernie) Petryshyn of Crystal Lake; 13 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page 2

MATIECE:  Funeral service for Metro Matiece, 91, of Norquay, who died Feb. 13 at Canora Hospital, was held Feb. 16 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy trinity in Canora with Rev. Peter Wasylenko officiating.  Burial was in the Canora Cemetery with Leson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Born on Aug. 18, 1914, on the family farm in the Swan Plain district to Wasyl and Pauline (Keaschuk) Matiece, he attended Big Horn School.  He worked for many years for Ray Sylvester’s saw mills during the winter months.  He married Nellie Gulak in Canora on Nov. 1, 1934.  He raised Hereford cattle in addition to grain farming.  He semi-retired in 1981, but continued to help his son, Wes, with farm work.  He continued to live on the farm until October of 2005, when he moved to Norquay.  He was along-time president of the SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Swan Plain.  On his own or after recruiting a crew, he was involved in many maintenance projects for the church’s rural cemetery.

Predeceased by his parents, Wasyl and Pauline, a brother, Peter, and seven sisters, Julia and Michalena in childhood and Doris Lobay, Annie Rudnisky, Christine Hilton, Mary Volohatuke and Olga Kostiuk, he is survived by his wife, Nellie of Norquay; a son, Wesley (Lena) of Swan Plain; two daughters, Lori (Greg) Hudye of Norquay and Livia (Rick) Dahlin of Norquay; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B1 – In memory of:

YAWORSKI:  In loving memory of parents:  Mary, Feb. 28, 1985; Bill, Feb. 25, 1992.

A little tribute small and tender,

Just to say I still remember.

-Sadly missed by Minnie.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B1 – In memory of:

MELNYCHUK:  In memory of a dear father and grandfather, Michael, Feb. 27, 1919 – Feb. 23, 2004.

Seems like yesterday you were here,

Two years gone by with many a tear!

You are near to our hearts and just a whisper away,

God keep you safe and Happy Birthday.

-Love your children and grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B1 – In memory of:

KALENCHUK:  Mae, July 26, 1927 – Feb. 26, 2005

What would we give her hand to clasp,

To hear her voice, to see her smile?

But some sweet day we’ll meet again,

And clasp each other’s hand once more.

In heaven that happy day.

In loving memory of my loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.

-Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, husband John and children Eugene, Glen, Dan, Bernice, Lori, Kelly, and their families.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B1 – In memory of:

KABATOFF:  In loving memory of our dear husband, father and deda, Bill, who left us on Feb. 28, 2005.

There is a bridge of memories,

From here to heaven above;

That keeps you very close to us,

It’s called the bridge of love.

As time goes by without you,

And days turn into years;

They hold a million memories,

And a thousand silent tears.

To us you were so special,

What more is there to say?

Except to wish with all our hearts,

That you were here today.

Within our hearts we always keep,

A special place for you;

And try to do our best to live,

As you would want us to.

As we loved you, so we miss you,

In our memory you are near;

Loved , remembered, longed for always,

With the passing of this first year.

-Forever loved and missed by your loving wife Mabel; children Valerie, Wayne and Warner; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B5

WIWCHAR, Paul:  At his residence in Welland, Ont. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 in his 88^th year.  Cherished husband of Pauline Wiwchar.  Beloved father of Larry Wiwchar of Welland and Gladys Tustin (mark) of Fonthill.  Loved brother of Ted Wiwchar of California an Elizabeth Levar (Mel) of Abbotsford, B.C.  Also surviving are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by his son Ted Wiwchar of Niagara Falls; sisters Nettie Wiwchar of Gorlitz, Sask. and Lena Hupka of Canora, Sask. and brother Andrei (Hank) Wiwchar of Gorlitz, Sask.  Funeral service Saturday, Feb. 18 from the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland, Ont., L3C 5A4.  Donations to the Orangutan Foundation International, 4201 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 407, Los Angeles, Calif. 90010, would be deeply appreciated.

Canora Courier, February 22, 2006 Page B5