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The Canora Courier

22 November 2006

BARTESKI  CHERNOWCHAN  DANYLCHUK  MAKOWSKY  McNULTY

PROCYSHEN  PRYCHAK  PRYCHAK

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 3 – Personal items of interest to Invermay & district readers

Word has been received of  the death in St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, of a former resident, Alvin McNulty, 75, on November 12. He was predeceased by his sister, Pat Ferrie.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 12 – In memory of:

PRYCHAK: In loving memory of Sonia Caroline, November 19, 2005 and Avery Procyshen, November 25, 2005.

We thought of you with love today,

But that is nothing new,

We thought about you yesterday.

And days before that too.

We think of you in silence.

And often speak your name;

All we have are memories.

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake,

With which we'll never part:

God has you in his keeping

We have you in our heart.

-Forever loved and sadly missed. Charles, Tricia and Kevin.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 12 – In memory of:

PRYCHAK: In loving memory of my sister, Sonia Caroline, who passed away November 19, 2005.

God looked around His garden,

And saw an empty space;

He then looked down to earth.

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you,

And lifted you to rest;

There will always be a heartache,

And often many a tear.

But I shall cherish those precious memories,

Of the days when you were here.

-Lovingly remembered by sister Adeline.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 12 – In memory of:

PROCYSHEN: In loving memory of my dear husband. Avery, who passed away November 25, 2005.

You had a smile for everyone,

You had a heart of gold;

You left the most precious memories,

This world could ever hold.

To me you were so special.

I never asked for miracles,

But today just one would do;

To see the door pushed open,

And see you walking through.

A million times I've needed you,

A million times I've cried;

And with the constant loneliness,

Not having you by my side.

It broke my heart to lose you,

But you didn't go alone;

For part of me went with you,

The day God took you home.

-Forever loved and deeply missed by your loving wife, Adeline.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 13

Steve Chernowchan passed away peacefully at the Canora hospital on Nov. 13. 2006 at the age of 89 years. Steve was born on Nov. 27, 1916 to Fred and Marv (Loziak ) Chernowchan in the Endeavour district. He NA as the eldest of ten children. On June 10, he married Sophie Lyhkun from the Amsterdam district at the Anglican Mission at Endeavour. Steve along with his wife purchased land in the Endeavour area and farmed there for 26 yrs. Along with farming he worked out in pulp mills during winter months and carpentry work. In 1976 he retired from arming and moved into Preeceville Steve continued to be active in his life there, he worked for Chemo Construction for 2 yrs, then decided to go into his own business. Steve was a kind generous man, he had a great sense of humour and will be remembered for always offering a helping hand to neighbours, friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing cards and visiting with family and friends.  He enjoyed life to its fullest.  Due to health reasons he became a resident of the long term care unit in Canora hospital in July 1999.  While there Steve will be remembered for playing his violin and harmonica and his love for music.

Predeceased by his wife Sophie in 1986, son Harry (infancy) 1951, sisters: Annie Vewchar in 2006, Verna (infancy) 1934, brothers; Metro (infancy) 1930, Alex in 1998. Steve is survived by his daughters Shirley (Lawrence) Stefanowich, Canora, Sk, Lorraine Florchuk & Ernie, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. 5 Grandchildren: Sheldon Stefanowich, Yorkton, Sk., Shawn Stefanowich, Saskatoon, Sk., Andrea (Dave) Kollman, Sherwood Park, Alta., Monica (Derik) Astle, St. Albert, Alta., Stefan Florchuk, Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., and 4 great-grandchildren; Megan & Ernie Kollman, Liam & Cameron Astle. Sisters: Rosie Karcha, Preeceville, Sk., Pauline Bohachyk, Edmonton, Alta., Sophie Buchinski, Endeavour, Sk., brothers; Bill (Sophie) Chernowchan, Preeceville, Sk., Mike (Jeanie) Chernowchan, Saskatoon, Sk.

Funeral Service was held Thursday November 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Preeceville Funeral Home, with Fr. Patrick Powalinsky officiating. Burial was held in the St. John's Orthodox Cemetery, Endeavour District with Preeceville Funeral Home in Care of Arrangements.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 13

Martin Ivan Makowsky, beloved husband of Shirley Makowsky of the Mazeppa district passed away peacefully at the Regina Pasqua Hospital on November 11th. 2006 at the age of 67 years.

Martin was born on May 26th, 1939 in Canora, SK. He received his education at the Mazeppa School. Martin grew up and spent his life on the family farm. At the age of sixteen years, he joined his father in the family farm operation. Throughout the years he built upon and expanded the farm, which he continued to farm up until the fall of 2005.

On October 29th. 1969, Martin married Shirley Mosiuk. Together they made their home on the family homestead. Working side by side they raised their family, built their farming operation, and contributed to the Mazeppa Ukrainian Orthodox Church community. Any task or request, he did unconditionally and with sincerity from the heart. Martin also helped his wife Shirley with her dancewear business. Martin sang in the church choir and was the treasurer for the Mazeppa Ukrainian Orthodox Church Organization. Martin was active and avid in sports (slow pitch, baseball, curling and hockey), an avid reader, a historian, a sports statistician and was a musician at heart. Martin loved watching sports and as we all know was an unwavering Toronto Maple Leaf, New York Yankee and Edmonton Eskimo fan. He enjoyed playing baseball, curling, played hockey with the Canora Flames and coached hockey for his son's teams for many years. As Martin had an ear and much love for music, for many years he played with various bands at many dances, weddings and anniversaries. Over the past few years, he continued to share his love of music, playing at hospitals, nursing homes and entertained his grandchildren singing and playing the guitar and listening to the Shoom CD while driving. Martin also always took much pride in the upkeep of the farmyard as it was always immaculately manicured.

Martin was a loving and caring husband, father and dido and good friend to many. He will be fondly remembered for his guidance, support, devotion and many acts of kindness by all who knew him. A memory of Martin brings a smile and so with broken hearts for leaving us so soon, we say good bye and celebrate his life.

Martin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Shirley, his daughter Marsha (Paul) Jereniuk of Edmonton, AB and their daughters: Ksenya and Tanissa, his son Murray (Erin) Makowsky of Edmonton, AB. Also left to mourn his passing are his brothers: Alvin (Bernice) Makowsky of Kamsack. SK and their daughter Suzanne (Rick) Achtymechuk of Okotoks, AB and their children: Matthew and Julianne and his brother John (Thelma) Makowsky of Canora, SK and their children: Mark (Tania) Makowsky of Edmonton, AB and Lesia (Val) Yereniukof Winnipeg, MB. His brother-in-law: Larry Mosiuk of Kamsack, SK and numerous extended family and many friends, all of whom he held very dear. Martin was predeceased by his parents: John and Olga (nee Brezinski) Makowsky. The Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, November 14th. 2006 from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home. Canora at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Wednesday, November 15th, 2006 at 10:00 a.m from the Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Mazeppa with Rev. Fr. Patrick Powalinsky and Rev. Fr. Taras Makowsky officiating. Interment followed in the Sliding Hills Christian Cemetery, Mazeppa.

Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Mazeppa Ukrainian Orthodox Church as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK563-5671.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 13

DANYLCHUK: Walter Danylchuk of Collingwood. Ontario passed away peace­fully in his sleep at the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the age of 73. Walter was born on the farm in the Canora district to Sam and Kate (Dennis) Danylchuk. He attended school in Canora and area. He worked in the Canora Creamery and the Canora Bakery before going into business with his brother-in-law in Kamsack.

Walter married Mavis (Higgs) of Preeceville in 1953 and they moved to Toronto in 1954. There he worked for Dominion Stores as a store manager until 1970 when the family moved to the Collingwood area. Walter retired in 1995 due to poor health.

Predeceased by his father Sam, mother Kate and sister Olga Teslia. He is survived by his wife Mavis, a daughter Joanne (Gord) Souter, a son Wayne (Betty June), a daughter Diane and grand­children Sherie, Danny (Shaunna), Steven and Adam.

Canora Courier, November 22, 2006 Page 14

BARTESKI: Mike Anton Barteski of the Kamsack Nursing Home, formerly of Preeceville, passed away peacefully at the Kamsack Hospital on November 13th, 2006 at the age of 96 years.

Mike was born on September 27th, 1910 on the family farm in the Ketchen district to Anton and Eva (nee Chornometz) Barteski. As a young man, Mike attended the Orangeville School while helping on the family farm. He continued farming for a short time always helping other farmers during busy times. Mike then took a job with the Saskatchewan Co-op Creamery where he would collect cream from the local farmers and collected poultry in and around the Stenen and Danbury areas. Mike enjoyed a simple life visiting with family and friends, dancing and playing cards. His passion was taking care of his yard and keeping his car in clean and shiny condition.

Mike is lovingly remembered by his daughters: Mabel (Mike) Cunyk of Canora and Rose (Lorne) Wenarchuk of Swift Current, SK; his son Ernie (Myrna) Barteski of Calgary, AB; his sisters: Mary Petrowski, Anne Chimko, Margaret (George) Panchuk and Lena Gulka all of Preeceville, SK as well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret and his brother Joe.

The Prayer Service was held on Friday, November 17th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, November 18th, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Canora. Interement followed in the Canora Cemetery.