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The Canora Courier 07 March 2007
CYMBALISTY KOPECK KOSTIUK McCORMICK MYRFIELD OLYNIUK PINDER
Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 11 – Items from Invermay Ken Pinder, age 61, formerly of Invermay, died on February 9 in Regina General Hospital. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 11 – Items from Invermay Barbara (Peirson) McCormick of Brandon, (formerly of Pierson, Manitoba) age 80, died on February 13. Fred Peirson of Whitecourt, accompanied Olga and Joe Barteski to Pierson for the funeral on February 19. She was the oldest girl in the Robert and Anna Peirson family of Invermay. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 13 – In memory of: YARISH:
William and Caroline. Those
whom we love go out of sight, But
never out of mind; The
are cherished in the hearts, Of
those they leave behind. Loving
and kind in all their ways, Upright
and just in all their days; Sincere
and true in heart and mind, Beautiful
memories they left behind. -Love Ernie and Sandy Yarish. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 13 – In memory of: ZAHARIA:
John and Doris. Sweet
memories will linger forever, Time
cannot change them, it's true; Years
that may come cannot sever, Our
loving remembrance of you. In
our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly
tender, fond and true; There
is not a day, dear parents, That
we do not think of you. -Love Ernie and Sandy Yarish. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 13 – In memory of: KOPECK:
In loving memory of Brownie, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,
who passed away March 6, 2006 and James, son, brother, uncle, who passed away
May 4, 1978. Though
your smiles are gone forever, And
your hands we cannot touch; We
have so many memories, Of
the ones we love so much. Your
memories are our keepsake, With
which we'll never part; God
has you in His keeping, We
have you in our hearts. -Sadly missed by Bella, Violet, Margaret, Gladys, Adeline and Jerry and their families. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 14 SHORDEE:
Lydia (Lil) Shordee (Lylyk) was born on September 11, 1925 in the Arran
district of Saskatchewan, a daughter of Michael and Anastasia (nee Prokopchuk)
Lylyk. She completed grades 1-12 at Arran. Lydia attended Normal School from
September 1942 to February 1944 in Regina and from July 1946 to September 1946
in Saskatoon. She taught school from January 1944 until June 1952 in the
Kamsack and Canora School Divisions. Lydia
married William Shordee of Stornoway, Sask on August 6, 1949 at St. Mary's
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. Lydia was employed as a secretary for
the Macleod's Store chain in Canora for 18 years from 1965 to 1983. Reading
books and watching movies were Lydia's favourite pastimes. She enjoyed
crocheting, tending to her flowers and gardening. Lydia was known for cooking
large meals and baking many different squares and dainties. She enjoyed
visiting others and playing with her grandchildren and showed a great amount
of patience. Lydia passed away on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina with her sons by her side. She leaves to celebrate her life, her sons Ron (Delores) of Fort Qu'Appelle and Ken (Laura) of Wynyard; six grandchildren, Janice, Ryan, Darren, Lisa, Danny and Kara; two great-grandchildren Daelin and Austin; her sisters Jean Lylyk and Willa Kostenuk of San Francisco, California; her brother Wally Lylyk of Edmonton, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 15 Harold
Clifford Myrfield, beloved husband of Connie of
Buchanan, SK passed away at the Canora Hospital on February 26th, 2007 at the
age of 98 years. Harold was born on June 14th, 1908 on the family farm in the
Buchanan district to Ole and Janna (nee Andreasdatter) Myrfield. As a young
man, Harold attended the Wergeland School before finishing his schooling at
the Buchanan Public and High School. Harold was united in marriage to Annie
Soderlund on June 30th, 1933. Together they purchased land in 1935 northeast
of Buchanan. They left the farm and moved to Buchanan in the mid 1970's. Harold
played a significant role in the construction of Faith Lutheran Church where
he was an active member. He was actively involved in the building of the
church, including the alter and pulpit. One his greatest moments was the birth
of his children and then his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harold
thoroughly enjoyed travelling with Annie to many different countries as well
as all over Canada and the US. Annie passed away on October 26th, 1991 and
Harold continued to reside in Buchanan. On September 8th, 2003, he remarried
Constance Hoffman at his home where they resided there until his passing. His
passions included fishing, hunting and curling. Harold had quite the sense of
humour and a memorable laugh. He was a kind, gentle person who was a comrade
to many friends. He disliked no one and would help anyone who needed a hand at
any time. Harold lived a long and rewarding life and be will sincerely missed
and was dearly loved. Harold
is lovingly remembered by his wife Connie of Buchanan, SK; his two daughters:
Arlene Smorodin of Kamsack, SK and Gwenneth (Kirk) Molder of Woseley, SK; his
son Harold Dale (Orla) Myrfield of Kingston, ON; his sister Adeline Guest of
Saskatoon, SK; his step-sons: Earl Hoffman of Abbottsford, B.C. and Jack (Vi)
Hoffman of Weyburn, SK; his step-daughter Joyce (Eugene) Bialobzyski of
Yorkton, SK; his eleven grandchildren: Curtis Smorodin, Bradley (Janice)
Smorodin, Kent Smorodin, Sharon (Kent) Naylor, Colin Molder, Craig (Deborah)
Molder, Kelly Molder, Kevin Molder, Heidi (Russell) Koshman, Teresa (Rowan
Laver) Myrfield & Karen (Kenneth Richards) Myrfield; his twenty
great-grandchildren; his eleven step-grandchildren and his twenty step-great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife Annie; his parents Ole and Janna; his
three brothers: Able Myrfield, Oliver Myrfield and Einer Johnson; his six
sisters: Josephine Livingstone, Lena Perry, Clara Murphy, Thilda Long, Inga
Watson and Alma Swain. The
Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from Faith
Lutheran Church, Buchanan with Pastor Carlyle Johnson officiating. Interment
followed at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Northeast of Buchanan. Those wishing to
make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements had been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 15 Peter
J. Kostiuk passed away at the Regina General
Hospital on February 22nd, 2007 at the age of 86 years. Peter was born on
December 15th, 1920 in the Mikado district to John and Mary (nee Yurkiw)
Kostiuk. Peter moved with his parents to the Swan Plain district where he
attended Swan Plain School. In 1939, Peter joined the armed forces, a member
of the Prince Albert Volunteers. Peter married Olga Matiece of Swan Plain on
December 21st, 1945 in Vancouver. They moved back to Swan Plain in 1946,
opening a General Store and Garage and farming. Peter attended the
Saskatchewan Technical Institute in Moose Jaw, completing a course in welding.
Their son Peter was born in 1948 and their daughter Marianne in 1955. In 1968,
Peter and Olga relocated to Canora, where they farmed. They were members of
the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Churches in Swan Plain and Canora. Peter was a
member of the Royal Canadian Legion since 1946, as well as the Saskatchewan
Wildlife Federation. Peter
loved playing and coaching softball and was an avid hunter. He loved to play
practical jokes on his family and close friends. His wife Olga passed away in
1994. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren
and was very excited to attend the marriage of his grandson Taylor. Peter
will be dearly missed by his family and friends and is lovingly remembered by:
his son Peter (Linda) Kostiuk of Winnipeg and his daughter Marianne (Darrol)
Hofmeister of Regina; his brothers Mike of Canora and Walter of Kamsack; his
grandchildren: Jeremy Kostiuk of Winnipeg, Taylor (Lindsay) Kostiuk of
Winnipeg, Dara Hofmeister of Calgary, and Kali Hofmeister of Regina. He was
predeceased by his wife Olga; his parents: John and Mary and his sister Emily
Kowch. The
Prayer Service was held on Monday, February 26th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The
Funeral Service was held Tuesday, February 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 Canora Cemetery. Those
wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make a donation to the Heart &
Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 15 Mrs.
Iris Cymbalisty of Canora passed away on
Thursday, March 1st at the Gateway Lodge in Canora. She was 76 years of age.
Iris was born on November 6, 1930 at Rhein, Saskatchewan, daughter of Peter
and Lillian (nee Stefaniuk) Procyshen. She attended Mennefeldt school and then
worked at Tots & Teens and Funk's Clothing Stores. Later she established
an independent seamstress business. On
July 15, 1951 his was united in marriage to John Cymbalisty. The couple
resided in Donwell and after John's passing Iris owned and operated LC.
Fabrics in Canora for over 25 years until her health allowed her. Iris
possessed a special gift of attraction and love of animals. Iris
was predeceased by her father Peter in 1971, husband John in 1972, mother
Lillian in 1993 and brother Avery in 2005. She leaves to cherish her memory,
her sister Patty (Len) Gatzke of Swift Current; sister-in-law Adeline
Procyshen of Donwell; nieces, Melanie Gatzke of Lethbridge and Wendy (Kevin)
Tuchscherer of Swift Current; nephew Anthony Gatzke of Regina and numerous
godchildren, cousins, relatives and friends. A
Graveside Service was held on Saturday, March 3rd in the Garden of Crucifixion
at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Rev. Father Rod Luciuk of St. Mark's Orthodox
Church officiating. Following the committal a luncheon was served where Wendy
Tuchscherer shared her aunt's life history and Patti Gatzke paid tribute to
her sister. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Canora Courier, March 07, 2007 Page 15 MARY
OLYNIUK February
14,1921- January 16, 2007 It
is with sadness that the family of Mary Olyniuk announces her passing on
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Concordia Hospital. She was predeceased by
her husband Steve, son Eugene, grandson Patrick, sisters Stella and Jeannie
and brother Bill. Mary
is survived by her children Joyce (Stan), Wayne (Barb), Jeannie (Merv), Rhine
(Colleen), and daughter-in-law Gail and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
her sisters Pauline, Emily, Ann and her brother Rudy. Mary
was born in Invermay, Saskatchewan on February 14, 1921. She married Steve on
June 13, 1937. Together, Steve and Mary farmed and raised five children in
Saskatchewan. They moved to Winnipeg in 1975 where they resided for the rest
of their married life together. Mary
was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In her younger
years she enjoyed embroidery, cross-stitch, perogy making and looking after
her grandchildren. She was a member of Kildonan Seniors New Horizons and an
active member of the CWL at St. Anne's Church. She enjoyed bingo every
Thursday and going for her 'social outing' to the hairdresser every Saturday
until her passing. We
wish to sincerely thank mom's home care case coordinator, Darren Luellman, and
his many home care support staff from Access River East who assisted mom for
the past several years, allowing her to live independently. Thank you to her
supportive friends at Oakland Gardens. Thank you to Father Klimchuk who
visited mom at home on several occasions. Also, a special thank you to
Winnipeg Paramedic Service and the caring and compassionate staff at the
Concordia Hospital. Prayers
were said at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 455 Douglas Avenue, on
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 7 p.m. Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St. Anne
Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. Interment to
follow at Transcona Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of
one's choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Knysh Funeral Chapel. "We love you mom and baba". Vichnaya Pamyat. |
