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The Canora Courier 04 July 2007
DORASH FYLYSHTAN HOEHN KOSAR OLIVER YURKIW
Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 15 - In memory of: KOSAR,
Emil: In loving memory of our dad and gido, Emil, who passed away on July 10,
2000. Your
resting place we visit, Placing
flowers there with care; No
one knows the heartache and tears, When
we turn and leave you there. -Missed by children; Michelle, Milton, Morley; grandchildren, Chris, Caitlin, Amy, Kian. Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 16 Eugene
Dorash of Good Spirit Lake district passed away
peacefully at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on June 23rd, 2007 at the age
of 56 years. Eugene
was born in Canora, SK on May 7th, 1951 to Peter & Mary (nee Witzko)
Dorash. Eugene attended school at Wysla and the Canora Highschool as a young
man. He then began working at various jobs in and around the Canora area, but
being an outdoors person, Eugene ended up working for the Saskatchewan
Department of Highways. He then began working maintenance at the Good Spirit
Provincial Park for the past twenty-seven years. He was a member and trustee
of the Holy Sunday Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He
was also an active member of the Wildlife Federation. Eugene loved going ice
fishing and hunting with his buddies. He was quite talented with mechanical
things and loved to tinker. But most of all, he loved just going for his tours
of the countryside, checking in on the wildlife in the area. The local deer
loved the sound of his truck, because they knew they would be fed, they even
came to the yard for food. He
loved visiting his friends and neighbours and there wasn't much that got by
Eugene! The neighbourhood won't quite be the same without him. Eugene never
had many serious moments, he was always laughing, joking and smiling, he was
quite the Comedian! He was a great brother, uncle and friend and will be
dearly missed. Eugene
is survived by his friend Sandra; his three sisters: Marge (Andy), Bernice
(Don) and Beverly; his nieces: Daralee (David) and Sheryl (Jim); his nephews:
Dale, Darcy (Claire), Dwayne (Wanda) and their families; also by many aunts,
uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Peter & Mary (nee
Witzko) Dorash, his brother Jim and his Babas and Gidos, Aunts and Uncles. The
Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral
Service was held on Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. both from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Peter Wasylenko
officiating. Interment followed in the Holy Sunday Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Cemetery, Wysla. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 17 BROOKS
WILLIAM GEORGE
OLIVER Brooks
was granted his angel wings on June 23, 2007 following a short illness. His
final days were spent surrounded by family that Brooks had touched throughout
his short, yet very memorable life. Brooks
will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Devin and Lynette; sister Briana;
grandparents, Barry and Linda Oliver and Greg and Hattie Berlinski;
great-grandparents, Stanley Gurski and Mary Doherty; Godparents, Uncle Ryan
and Auntie Lisa; first cousins, Adam and Sara, as well as many other relatives
and friends. Brooks
was born in Winnipeg on June 3, 2005 and grew up in Arborg. He was always
outgoing and fun loving. Brooks' gentle smile could melt the hearts of those
around him. Brooks could spend hours playing hockey, T-ball, soccer, golf,
swinging on his swing, playing with his trucks and doing everything his sister
Briana was doing. Brooks loved to dance with his Mommy and wrestle with his
Daddy. We
love you Brooks, you are in our hearts forever. The
family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Beukes and the staff
at the Winnipeg Children's Hospital. A
memorial service was held on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred
Heart of Jesus Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arborg. In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Brooks Oliver to the
daycare, Arborg Play Group INC., Box 805, Arborg, MB ROC OAO. Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 17 Peter
Hoehn, beloved husband of Ann Hoehn of Canora passed
away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on June 22nd, 2007 at the age of 84
years. He
was born Feb. 19, 1923 to Christian and Eleanora Hoehn. Peter grew up on the
farm 2 miles north of Canora. He attended school in Canora and then took over
the family farm. In 1943 Peter married Ann Petsul and they continued to farm.
In the earlier years, to help supplement farming, Peter worked as a Rural
Telephone Linesman. Later he took on the position of caretaker at the Canora
Composite High School. Through correspondence Peter acquired his 4th Class
Steam Engineer certificate. In order to better himself to work with steam
boilers, Peter took a position at Simpson Timber in Hudson Bay, Sask. While
working there with the steam boilers, he also did correspondence courses and
obtained his 2nd Class Steam Engineer certificate. In January, 1974, Peter
began working as a Maintenance Engineer at the Canora Union Hospital where he
remained until June 15, 1989. Peter
and Ann had two children, son Ron married to Audrey Kopelchuk and daughter
Sharon married to Mervin Prychak. Ron and Audrey have 4 daughters; Bonita and
husband Travis Chometsky, Brenda and companion Leif Carlson, Jocelyn and
fiancee Geoff Facca, and Alison and fiancee Ryon Haggard. Mervin and Sharon
have two children; Orishia and fiancee Aaron Asher and Vaughn and friend
Laurie Zemlak. Peter was a good provider for his family. According to his
daughter Sharon, Peter was an "extremely knowledgeable person in many
areas." She recalls many times going to him for help with an Algebra
question, or if she needed some
help concerning a current event assignment -- why bother looking it up --
just ask Dad! Peter loved to socialize with friends and tell many a joke. His
pass times included curling, reading, watching T.V. and keeping abreast of
current events. Peter enjoyed farming, pattern dancing, square dancing and
singing. He also enjoyed serving as a member of the United Church Board for
many years. Peter
is survived by his immediate family, his brother Martin in Florida and a
sister Martha Machnee in Kamsack, Saskatchewan. The
Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Marg Janick-Grayston
officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make
expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary as
tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora (563-5671). Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 17 IVAN
JAMES FYLYSHTAN A
funeral service for Ivan Fylyshtan 72, of Canora, who passed away on Saturday,
June 16, 2007 in the Canora Hospital, was held on June 20, in SS Peter and
Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac
officiating. Interment was in the Antonivka Parish Cemetery. Ivan
James Fylyshtan was born in the Canora area on August 27, 1934 to Wasyl and
Anna (nee Yablonski). Ivan
attended Dunay School and completed grade eight in 1947. This year was
difficult for the family since Mother died in November 1947. Ivan
now lived on the family farm with his dad and brother Stephen. Ivan was faced
with adult responsibilities -- field work, machinery operations and farm
management. Eventually
Stephen married and moved leaving Ivan to take full charge. Ivan adopted
several dogs who were faithful companions and guards. Later dad and Ivan moved
into Canora leaving the dogs in full charge on the farm. In
1972 Ivan's Dad died. Ivan proved to be a man of many talents. He worked with
Mr. Henry Kereluk in the Sanitation Department of Canora for many years. Ivan
was ready to help whenever asked by a neighbor or friend. Ivan
found satisfaction in activities such as slow pitch, hockey goal judging,
hunting, bingo and coffee row fellowship. In
the past three years Ivan assisted in cutting grass on school yards with Danny
Rakochy. He volunteered his help in preparation for functions held at the
Antonivka Church, the latest being the 100th Anniversary which was held on
August 27, 2006. Ivan
leaves to mourn two brothers, John (Helen) and Stephen (Rose); eight nieces,
three nephews, five grandnephews and eight grandnieces. Eternal
Memory! Arrangements were entrusted to Dereck Wolkowski of E. Andrychuk Funeral Home, Kamsack, Saskatchewan, www.andrychukfuneralhome.com. Canora Courier, July 04, 2007 Page 17 Doreen
Yurkiw beloved wife of Maudest Yurkiw of Hyas passed
away peacefully at the Preeceville Hospital on June 19th, 2007 at the age of
64 years. Doreen
was born on the family farm in the Stenen district on September 11th, 1942 to
Ed and Mary (nee Smud) Tanasiuk. As a young girl she attended the Woodlight
and Sturgis schools. Following her schooling she began working in Canora. It
was at this time she met Maudest Yurkiw of Hyas and they were married on
September 14th, 1961 in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Hyas. Together they
settled in Hyas and had two children, Dianne and Kevin. Doreen's life was
filled with numerous joyous occasions and hard work. She spent a majority of
her life looking after her family. She loved keeping her house clean, loved to
cook for her family and friends, but she was most content in her garden,
planting and nurturing her bedding plants. She had a very deep love for her
grandchildren. They were the loves of her life. Doreen was a hard worker and
dedicated her life volunteering for the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian
Orthodox Church for forty-six years in various positions, to the Golden Age
Centre, and for the Curling and Skating Clubs. Her
volunteering wasn't enough, so she went out to work. Doreen started out at a
part-time job with Hyas Hotel. Then as Doreen put it, Maudest bought Doreen a
job and they (mainly Doreen) managed Yurkiw's Hardware Store for fifteen
years. After the hardware store closed, she went to school to become a Special
Care Aid. She worked in the Canora Gateway Lodge for a few years and Home
Care. Then she went to work at the Norquay Health Centre which she loved a
lot. She loved
working with her coworkers in Norquay and she loved the residents of the
lodge. Doreen decided to retire in 2003. After Doreen's retirement she
continued to garden, visit her grandchildren and travel with Maudest. She
loved sewing, knitting, cross-stitching, crossword puzzles and watching her
stories on T.V. Doreen will definitely be missed by all her family and
friends. She
leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Maudest of Hyas, SK; her
daughter Dianne (Dale) Kluk of St. Albert, AB; her son Kevin (Leann) Yurkiw of
Yorkton, SK; her grandchildren: Alyssa and Matthew Kluk of St. Albert, AB and
Skylar and Paige Yurkiw of Yorkton, SK; her sisters Annette (Art) Fincaryk of
Sturgis, SK and Marianne (Blaine) Day of Prince Albert, SK as well as numerous
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents: Ed and Mary Tanasiuk. The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 24th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 25th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. both from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora, SK with Rev. Fr. Patrick Powalinsky officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. SK (563-5671). |
