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The Canora Courier 04 April 2007
BUCHINSKI DUTCHAK HASKWEICH LUDBA PREKASKI WIHNAN
Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 16 LUDBA,
OLLIE: In loving memory of our dear wife, mother and Grammy who passed
away April 1, 2004. A
cheerful "What's
happening?" Butterfly kisses, These are the things That each of us misses. Potato
salad, cinnamon
toast, Are some of the things That we miss the most. Tulips and hummingbirds Remind us of days. When you were still here In the sun's warm rays. We still miss your smile, Your hugs and your face. We'll always remember Your courage and grace. The
love that we have for you Never
will end And when this life's over We'll
meet again. -Forever loved and deeply missed by: Bob, Robin, Rhetta, Geno, Barb, Chris, Richard, Amie, Cort, Lindsay, Clayton, Lucas, Ethan, Taylor, Jacob and Mila. Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 17 OREST
BUCHINSKI: It
is with great sadness we announce the passing of Orest Buchinski on Friday,
February 16, 2007 at the age of 66 (born in Saskatchewan). Devoted and loyal
husband, father, grandfather and businessman to the end. Left
to cherish his memory are his loving wife Patricia, two daughters, April
(Donald Ones) and Gail (Donald Bush) and five wonderful grandchildren,
Melissa, Garrett, Matthew, Sarah and Shannon and many dear relatives, friends
and business associates. Orest
was a sincere, honest and caring man who had a general interest in people and
their lives. He was the proud owner of Loves Auctioneers, which he ran with
his family for many years. His presence contributed greatly to those fortunate
to have known him. He was admired and respected, and will be greatly missed by
all who knew him, especially his family. The
end of an era, a man who was like no other... was the best. Our hero, we will
miss you and your warm, bright smile. You will be loved and remembered always. Many
thanks to the nurses and doctors at St. Paul's Hospital, Richmond General
Hospital and a special thank you to family physician, Dr. Archie Lee Son, for
all their care and support. A celebration in memory of Orest's life was held on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Orest's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 18 Mary
Prekaski a resident of the Canora Gateway Lodge
(Formerly of Stenen) passed away peacefully March 22, 2007, with family at her
side at the Canora Hospital at the age of 97. Funeral service was held on
March 26,2007 in the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in Stenen Sask.
with Rev. Fr. Patrick Powalinsky officiating. Interment was in the Spring
Valley Cemetery, with Preeceville Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Mary
was born on June 26, 1909, daughter of Ann (Boyko) and Anton Bugera and raised
in the Parkerview District and Chekow District in Saskatchewan. Mary
married Nick Wasyl Prekaski in January 1939. They farmed in the Sturgis and
Preeceville district. In the fall of 1962 Mary and Nick moved to Stenen. Mary
lived in Stenen until October 1996, when she became a resident of the Gateway
Lodge in Canora. Mary
was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening , cooking and raising her family. She
loved to embroider and spool knit. Mary was an active member of St. Demetrius
Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Stenen Sask. Predeceased by her parents, her daughter Dolly, 1950; Her Husband, Nick 1963; Sister Lena; Step sister Anne; step brother, Peter Mike. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Edward (Sally) of Yorkton; Elizabeth of Stenen; Bill (Joyce) of Sturgis; Harry (Bonnie) of Stenen; Jack (Joan) of Tumbler Ridge B.C. and Irene (Wayne) of The Pas M.B. Seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; step sister, Rose and step brother Sam; also many nephews and nieces. Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 18 FRANCES
HASKEWICH: Frances
passed away peacefully at Bethany Harvest Hills Care Home in Calgary, AB on
Sunday, March 25th, 2007 at the age of 88 years. Frances was born January 1st,
1919 in the Dobrowody district in Saskatchewan where she lived until her
marriage to Walter Haskewich in 1941. Left
to mourn her passing are her five children: Lucille (Gene) McDonald of
Cranbrook, B.C., Eugenia (John) Okun of Winnipeg, Ernie (Phyllis), Lawrence
(Janice), Cheryl (Jim) Kerr all of Calgary; also nine grandchildren and five
great grandchildren as well her sister Ann Wiwchar and brothers Peter, Zenon
and sister-in-law Jean Diakow. Frances was predeceased by her husband Walter,
parents Michael and Aksenia Diakow, brothers Joe and Rudolph Diakow and sister
Mary Wiwchar. Frances
always looked forward to planting her garden and flowers. Her strong faith in
God was reflected throughout her life. She was an active member of the C.W.L.
Her greatest joy was time spent with her family. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Dr. Vitalis Azike, Celebrant. Interment of cremated remains to follow in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to Bethany Care Foundation c/o Bethany Harvest Hills, #19 Harvest Gold Manor N.E., Calgary, AB. T3K 4Y1 or to the Charity of Donor's choice. Our utmost gratitude goes out to the staff of Bethany Harvest Hills for their exceptional love, compassion and care throughout mother's illness. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. (5635671). Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 18 Mary
Wihnan of Stenen passed away peacefully at the Canora
Hospital on March 23rd, 2007 at the age of 93 years. Mary was born in the
Stenen district on May 16th, 1913 to Wasyl 'Bill' and Katie (nee Kosteniuk)
Kozmanuik. As
a young girl she attended the Ormside School while helping on the family farm.
On October 24th, 1929 she married Bill Wihnan. Together they continued to farm
with Bill's parents. In 1932, they purchased their own land in which they
farmed until 1946 when they moved to Port Alberni, B.C. They lived there for
three years. They then returned to their farm in 1950 and continued farming
until 1972 when they retired to Stenen. Bill and Mary became member of the St.
Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Stenen and Mary served on the Ladies
Auxiliary and also as a choir member. Mary
will be dearly loved and missed by her family and friends. Mary is lovingly
remembered by her two daughters: Levia (Art) Fedorchuk of Niagara Falls, ON
and Olecia (Terry) Kelly of Kelowna, B.C.; her three brothers: Pete Kozmanuik,
Alex (Adonia) Kozmanuik and Mike (Marianne) Kozmanuik all of Stenen, SK; her
five grandchildren: Murray (Bonnie) Fedorchuk of Vancouver, B.C., Sherry Lynn
Fedorchuk of Vancouver, B.C., Wayne (Janet) Fedorchuk of Calgary, AB, Bob
Fedorchuk of Port Colbourne, ON and Marilyn (Peter) Meisenburg of Niagara
Falls, ON; her seven great grandchildren: Nate Fedorchuk, Sarah Fedorchuk,
Chase Fedorchuk, Crystal Fedorchuk, Ryan Fedorchuk, Lisa Fedorchuk and Natalie
Meisenburg. She was predeceased by her husband Bill, her parents: Wasyl and
Katie; her two brothers: Nick and George Kozmanuik and her two sisters: Elsie
Mirka and Anne Bymak. The
Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral
Service was held on Wednesday, March 28th at 10:00 a.m. both from the Chapel
of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Patrick Powalinsky officiating.
Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those
wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to Leson's Funeral Home, Canora, SK. (563-5671). . Canora Courier, April 04, 2007 Page 18 Steve
A. Dutchak of Canora and formerly of Tadmore passed
away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on March 30th, 2007 at the age of
77 years. Steve was born in Canora on December 28, 1929 to Andrew and Polly
(nee Gazdewich) Dutchak. As a young man, Steve attended Forest Hill School for
a number of years, but with the onset of hard times, began helping his parents
on the family farm. Steve loved the land and farming became his passion. There
was never a root or stone that Steve did not pick up. Steve
will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his two sisters: Elizabeth
Ratushniak of Canora and Nellie Parnetta of Kamsack; his three brothers: Joe
(Pauline) of Canora, Eugene (Leona) of Neepawa, MB and Orest (Rosaline) of
Winnipeg, MB as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
parents: Andrew in 1981 and Polly in 1980; his brothers-in-law: Steve M.
Ratushniak in 1980 and Joe Parnetta in 1981 and his nephew Eugene Ratushniak
in 1988. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, April 2nd, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to a Charity of Choice as tokens of remembrance. Steve was a very hard working and modest person, but very caring and compassionate. He will be lovingly remembered and sorrowfully missed by family and friends. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK. (563- 5671). ETERNAL MEMORY -- VICHNAYA PAMYAT |
