For Posterity's Sake Genealogy 

The Canora Courier

03 October 2007

FOFONOFF  GURSKI  KREPAKEVICH  ONESCHUK  WOLOS  ZIELINSKI

Canora Courier October 3, 2007 Page 12 – In memory of:

ONESCHUK: In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Alvin.

To some we will never forget,

His absence to us is a sorrow,

His loss we will always regret.

Rest in peace Alvin.

-Always remembered and sadly missed by wife Barbara and daughter Chrissy.

Canora Courier October 3, 2007 Page 12 – In memory of:

WOLOS, Gus: Devoted son, loving brother, special uncle and cherished friend, who passed away October 2, 2004.

We long to hear your voice and see your smile,

Just to sit with you and talk awhile;

All together in the same old way,

Would be our greatest wish today.

So please God have the winds of love blow gently,

And whisper so Gus can hear;

How very much we love and miss him,

And wish that he was here.

-Forever loved by mom, Eleanor; brother, Kevin (Lesley); sisters, Irene (Lorne), Leona (James), Lorri (Deryck); nieces, Lisa, Amber, Jayna and Mya, and nephews, Jamie, Aus­tin and Nate.

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Florence R. Fofonoff, beloved wife of the late Carl Fofonoff of Buchanan, passed away at the Canora Gateway Lodge on September 23rd, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Florence was born on April 29, 1918 in Veregin, SK to Roman and Anna (nee: Evdakimoff) Chursinoff.

As a young girl, Florence attended Tolstoi School in the Veregin District where she completed her Grade 8. Florence was united in marriage to Carl Fofonoff in Toronto, Ontario on December 25th, 1941. Together they lived in Toronto for five years; Florence worked as a seamstress while Carl worked in an auto body shop. Upon returning to Buchanan, Carl and Florence farmed part­time and also operated a General Motors dealership until the mid 1960's. After selling the dealership, Carl and Florence expanded their farming operation and ran it until 1999.

Following the death of her husband in May of 2000, Florence continued to live on the farm until she moved to the Canora Gateway Lodge in 2005. Florence had several interests but music, in particular playing the accordion, was her greatest passion. Other interests included reading, cooking, flower arranging, crocheting, and interior design. Florence greatly enjoyed living at the Gateway Lodge. She enjoyed socializing and in turn, made many special friends. She especially enjoyed the social aspect of life in the Lodge when musicians of all types would come and entertain the residents. Florence was well versed and kept up-to-date with current events. Everyone who knew her will remember her as a very giving and beautiful person. She will be greatly missed.

Florence is lovingly remembered by her twin daughters: Lana Fofonoff of Saskatoon and Faye (Roland) Hamlin of Winnipeg; her seven grandchildren: Jason Hamlin, Colin Hamlin, Erika Hamlin, Alicia Loveday, James Loveday, Roy Fofonoff and Annika Fofonoff; her three great­ grandchildren: Hayden Selkirk, Hannah Fofonoff and Carla Fofonoff. She was predeceased by her husband Carl; her parents: Roman and Anna; her son Roy Fofonoff; her brothers: Roy Chursinoff and George Chursinoff and her sisters: Polly Moojelsky, Annie Zaitsoff and Flora Zaitsoff.

The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Thom Carnahan of the United Church of Canada officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Gateway Lodge Auxiliary as tokens of remembrance.

Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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Katherine Marie Zielinski of the Canora Gateway Lodge passed away peace­fully on September 25th, 2007 at the age of 70 years. Kathy was born on May 1st, 1937 in Yorkton, SK to William and Patrunelia (nee Lozinski) Ostafichuk.

As a young girl, Kathy attended the Bridok School in the Donwell district up until grade eight while helping her parents on the family farm. She then began working for the late Peter Procyshyn at the general store in Donwell, P & L Supplies. Due to her health, Kathy could no longer work and her parents decided to sell the farm and move to Canora in 1962. She resided with her parents until her marriage to Orest Zielinski on October 6th, 1972. Orest worked in various jobs that would take them to various places around the provinces before final returning to Canora. Kathy cared for Orest full time after he lost his eyesight and her pride and joy, Ginger, her little dog.

Orest passed away in 1995 in Saskatoon. Following his passing, Kathy relocated to Canora where she became a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Ladies Aid. Kathy would be found visiting with her family and her friends on a regular basis. She also enjoyed gardening, her flowers and cooking and baking. Kathy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Kathy is survived by: her sister Patricia Kuzek of Canora and her brother Nikolas Ostafichuk of Edmonton, AB as well as her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Orest; her parents: William and Patrunelia Ostafichuk and her brother­in-law: Peter Kuzek.

The Prayer Service was held on Friday, September 28th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. both from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora with Rev. Fr. Peter Wasylenko officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the church as tokens of remembrance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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Marie Anne Krepakevich, beloved mother and wife of Gene; was called to heaven suddenly on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, enclosed in her families loving arms. Marie was born on July 24, 1938 in the Canora Union Hospital; a daughter of Lena (nee Sokolowski) and John Zielinski. She was raised on the family farm northeast of Mikado, received her early schooling in Zukumpht School, and her senior years at Mikado. She enjoyed working side by side with her siblings and parents on the family farm. The strong link between "Family and Food for the Soul Served By Marie" took seed and flourished throughout her life until her last days with us. She was United in marriage with Gene Krepakevich on October 20, 1956. This union was blessed with five children: Bruce, Bradley, Carlene, Kellene and Barry. The couple began their married life in a teacherage at Jaroslaw and York Lake, where Gene taught school.. Later, in 1965, they moved into Yorkton, where they have since resided. Mom loved to surround herself with family and friends. She loved to cook, bake, entertain, play the organ, decorate cakes, arrange flowers/centerpieces, garden, do needlepoint, giggle and sing with her children and many nieces and nephews. Her love for children and all God's creatures drew them close to her. Her generous heart extended out to those in need of shelter in her home. Her doors were always open for the weak and tired. Nobody ever left hungry. Leftovers in hand and stomachs always full. Mom's "Poppyseed Cake" was a "Must" for every family gathering. Marie worked in housekeeping at the Yorkton Union Hospital from 1972-1982. She spent evenings, as her children slept, earning extra income by creating/making perogies, cabbage rolls and baked goods (squares, cakes and cookies). The Terrier hockey player's billets' gathered at Marie and Gene's because she always had food waiting after the game or practise. She will be celebrated in remembrance by her "Adored" grandchildren: Paige, Reid, Jeremy, Megan and Brittany. She always was in trouble for feeding the puppies extras (B. J. and Alaska). Waiting with wide open arms to welcome her into Heaven are her children: twins Bruce and Bradley and daughter Kellene (Kelly); parents John and Lena; sister Sylvia Hryhoriw, brother Stanley Zielinski; her mother-in-law Martha and father-in-law Fred Krepakevich; sister­in-law Stella; brother-in-law Carl; her special friend Mary Johnson; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory and to celebrate her life her loving husband Gene of Yorkton; her daughter Carlene (Glenn) Dutchak and grandchildren Paige and Reid of Canora; her son Barry Krepakevich (Fiancé, Crystal Campbell) of Neudorf; daughter-in-law Kathleen and granddaughters Megan and Brittany of Calgary; grandson Jeremy Bell and father Rick Bell and family from Kelowna; son-in-law Patrick and family Josh (Lyz) Lydon of San Fran­cisco; sister-in-law Sharon of Canora and her children Darcy (Tammy); Blake (Sandy): Lea-Anne (Kevin); Stacey-Lynn (Mark); Stanley Junior (Marla) and their families; niece Debbie (Rick) Gogal; nephew Daryl Hryhoriw; brothers-in-law: Danny (Doris) and their families; Sonny (Doreen); Jerry (Daphne) and families; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends; and her beloved and faithful to the end Shih Tzu: B.J. God bless all those who touched mom's life.

Prayers were held on Thursday evening, September 20, 2007 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 20, 2007 from Westview

United Church with Faye L. Greer officiating. Tributes were given by Carlene and Glenn, and Barry and Crystal. Organist, Sharon Litvanyi led members of the Church choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns Amazing Grace, Church in the Wildwood, and In the Garden. Soloist, Jackie Washenfelder sang `On Eagles Wings'. Honorary bearers were Darcy, Blake and Stanley Jr. Zielinski, Dirk Propp, and Leonard and Dan Krepakevich. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Mark at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Carlene and Barry serving as the urnbearers. A memorial luncheon followed in the lower hall of Westview Church. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.

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GURSKI: Doris Gurski of Canora passed away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on September 27th, 2007 at the age of 92 years.

Doris was born on January 27th, 1915 on the family farm in the Canora district to Nick and Eudokia (nee Parasiuk) Hryhorash. She attended Dunay School in the Canora district. Doris was united in marriage to Walter Gurski in Canora on October 28th, 1935 and they settled on the family farm east of Tadmore. Life was hard on the farm but Doris took great pride in helping her husband with the farming chores as well as all the housework.

In 1951 Walter and Doris moved to Canora and on January 7th, 2004 Doris took up residence at the Canora Gateway Lodge where she resided until her passing. Doris was an active member of her church for many years.

She had several interests but nature was her greatest passion. In particular, there was a one-legged seagull that Doris had become very attached to. For many years, Doris would anxiously await the arrival of this very special bird in the spring. She would feed it all summer at her house until it flew south again for the winter. Other of Doris' interests included flower gardening and dining out. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.