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The Canora Courier

05 December 2007

BERGEN  JACOB  NEGRAEFF  YAWORSKI

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Faye Negraeff passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 23rd, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at the age of 90 years.

Faye was born on July 15th, 1917 near Buchanan, SK to George and Susan (nee) Abetkoff. She attended Devil's Lake School. She began working in Canora in 1942 at Hancheroff's until she married John Negraeff on March 15th, 1946, though sadly they separated in 1962. It became necessary for Faye to return to work. Conse­quently she spent about nine years at Frank's Department Store, two and a half years at the Gateway Co-op, then nineteen very happy years at first Johnny's, then W & P Plumbing & Heating where she stayed until retiring at age 69.

Faye became passionately involved in Genealogy, and spent several years researching and formulating the Family Tree of both Abetkoff and Negraeff families. She was actively involved with Keen Age Centre in Canora as Secretary and photographer. A highlight included winning a trip to Phoenix, Arizona which awed her. She loved working at the Canora Tourism Information Booth and being in the Senior Ladies Bowling League. She also became an avid Toronto Blue Jays fan and wouldn't miss a game. In her early years, Faye collected photos of movie stars and the Royal Family. She loved sewing, gardening, the movies, mystery stories, reading, puzzles, crosswords, photography and stamp collecting, cooking, baking and experimenting with new recipes.

She took pride in her appearance and enjoyed little shopping trips. She used to enjoy driving her relatives and friends to places when they no longer could drive. Faye adored her grandchildren and would always be busy preparing their favourite dishes in anticipation of their arrival. Her Greatest joy was having family around her. The entire family knew how to play canasta, by her rules and spent many happy hours together. She was happy and fortunate to be able to live in her own home and drive a car until November of 2006. Her last home at Porch Light Care Home in Yorkton was a blessing. The staff adored her and treated her with love, great care and compassion.

Faye will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters: Lisa (Garry) Rebalkin of Saskatoon, SK and Jane (Bohdan) Popowych of Foam Lake, SK; her grandchildren: Lori, Brian (Bree), Stephan, Christina and Andrea; her sister Mary Postnikoff of Gilbert Plains, MB and several cousins, brothers­in-law: Hank & Peter Negraeff, sister-in-law Tina Lapshinoff and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1977, her parents: George (1963) and Susan (1978) Abetkoff, sis­ters Mabel Abetkoff ( 1994) and Helen Bachuk (2007).

The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Novem­ber 27th, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with the Canora Doukhobor Society officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Doukhobor Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were en­trusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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Nettie Yaworski of Norquay passed away peacefully at the Norquay Health Centre on November 27th, 2007 at the age of 90 years.

Nettie was born on September 25th, 1917 to John and Christina (nee Fedorchuk) Guspodaryk. As a young girl, she attended the Meadow Lake School. Nettie then left home to work on a farm. On November 14th, 1939, she married Joe Yaworski. Together they purchased land and operated a store and post office in Ormside, SK for a number of years. They then sold the land and store relocating to Tadmore.

Due to Nettie's failing health, she was placed in the Norquay Health Centre where she resided until her passing. She will be dearly missed.

Nettie is survived by her sisters: Nellie Dutchak of Canora, SK and Mary Malonowich of Mayerthorpe, AB as well as nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Joe in 1996; her parents: John and Christina and her brother Powell Guspodaryk.

The Funeral Liturgy was held on Monday, December 3rd, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. from Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment followed in the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery, Tadmore, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Norquay Health Centre as tokens of remembrance.

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

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STANLEY PETER JACOB December 11th, 1952 -­ November 27th, 2007

Stanley passed away at Chamberlain, SK on his way to work.

He is loved and remembered by his four sisters, Diana (James) Connolly; Kathleen Swetleshnoff; Evelyn (Victor) Lisecki and Pauline (John) Malanowich; one brother, George Swetleshnoff; nieces and nephews, David Malanovich (Judy); Kathy Malanovich; Karen Story (David); Judy Bogner (Lonny) and Joanne Hamm (Scott) as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

Stanley was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Diana; brother, Harry Swetleshnoff and nephew, Jeffrey Lisecki.

Public viewing was held on Sunday, December 2nd, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Mourning Glory Funeral Services (1201 8th East). A Memorial service was held on Monday, December 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. from Emmanuel Baptist Church (1636 Acadia Dr) with Pastor Cal Malena presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (279 -­3rd Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8) or the SPCA (Box 3050, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S9).

Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES, Saskatoon, SK (306) 978-5200.

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Gordon Bergen was born on June 28, 1933, the son of John and Kate Bergen in Waldhiem, Saskatchewan. When Gordon was six, the family moved to Erwood and he received his education at Espenville.

Gordon worked on the family farm until the 1960's when he had the opportunity to tour Alberta fiddling with the Steve Sereda Band and his horse, Trigger. He then gained employment at the Hudson Bay Timberboard Plainer Mill. Over the years, Gordon also worked for Stu Ross doing carpentry work and with Alex Kadon Plumbing and Heating before joining the CNR in 1969 where he continued to work until his retirement in 1994 after 25 years of service. Gordon enjoyed music, and he could play almost any string instrument. He played fiddle with the Home Town Jamboree Boys, then fiddle and bass with the Can Am Band of Canora and Amsterdam and later with the Parkland Fiddlers of Yorkton. Playing left hand fiddle, Gordon later became their leader until his stroke in 2005. An avid card player, Gordon usually found winning was on his side, but didn't mind losing sometimes. He also enjoyed bowling as well as outdoor activities like camping, fishing or just a stroll with his grandchildren. After his stroke he enjoyed going out to the Lukey farm to cut grass, he had it down to a "T" and will be dearly missed when they have to do it themselves.

Gordon was predeceased by his father, John; his mother, Katherine; his brothers, Ken and Jack; his mother-in-law, Bernice Haczkewicz; his father-in­law, Stanley Haczkewicz; his sisters-in-law, Dolly Haczkewicz, Isobel Casement and Debbie Haczkewicz and his brothers-in-law, Anthony Haczkewicz and Rollie Burbeck;. Gordon leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, his loving wife of 46 years, Florence; their daughters, Andrea (John) Adams, Antoinette (Larry) Ross and Alyssa (Tim) Lukey; his grandchildren, Melissa Adams and her son, Gavyn, Robin Adams, Karrington and Landon Ross, Daylia and Zennia Lukey; his sister, Eileen (John) Penner and family; his sisters-in­law, Evelyn Bergen, Eleanor Bergen, Delores Haczkewicz and Terry Haczkewicz and their families; his brothers­in-law, Joe Haczkewicz and Harold Casement as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. A Visitation for family and friends was held on Sunday, November 25, 2007 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, November 26, 2007 from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church with Father Vitalis Azike as the celebrant. Guitarist, Ernie Mazur and members of the parish choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns. The honourary pallbearers were the Parkland Fiddlers and their wives and all those who shared in Gordon's life. The interment followed in the Canora Town Cemetery with Ken McFall, Danny Rakochy, John Bergen, Dennis Schultz, Howard Schultz and Jerry Gabora serving as the casket bearers.