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The Canora Courier 13 June 2007
DUCHNITSKI HREBENIUK KRUKOFF MAKOWSKY OLSEN ORTYNSKY
Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 10 – From Invermay Eileen (Findlay) Olsen, of Vernon, B.C. came with her daughter, Carol, to Invermay, to visit friends and relations. She died suddenly on May 31. She was 83 years old. A graveside service was held on June 3 in Invermay with a luncheon following at the farm of Mike and Loretta Husarewich. Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 14 – In memory of: DUCHNITSKI:
To our dear parents and grandparents, John who passed away April 7, 1981 and
Rayme, who passed away August 11, 2002. There
will always be a heartache, And often a silent tear; But
always precious memories, Of
days when you both were here. We
hold you close within our hearts, And
there you both will remain; To
walk with us throughout our lives, Until
we meet again. - Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your family. Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 14 – In memory of: WERBOWESKY,
Nellie: Who passed away June 15, 2003. Today recalls the memory, Of
a loved, one gone to rest; And
those who think of her today, Are
those who loved her best. The
flowers we lay upon her grave, May wither and decay; But
the love for her who lies beneath, Will
never fade away. - Loved, missed and remembered by Evelyn and Ken, Robert and Marilynne, Bonnie and Dave, Kurt, Jamie, Sean, Nicole, Thomas. Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 14 – In memory of: PASLOSKI:
In loving memory of Vincent, who passed away June 16, 2002. I
remember the day I met you, And
the day God made you mine; I
remember the night I lost you, And
will till the end of time. But
through the tears, loneliness and heartache, There
is one thing that makes me glad, That
you chose me to share with you; The
wonderful years we had. When
I am sad and lonely, When
everything seems wrong; I
seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on. Each
time I see your picture, You
seem to smile and say; Don't
cry I'm only sleeping, We'll
meet again someday. - Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Sophie. Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 15 ANTON
(TONY) MAKOWSKY September 15, 1909 - June 1, 2007 The
funeral service for Anton (Tony) Makowsky, 97, of Kamsack, who died peacefully
on Friday, June 1st in the Long-term Care Facility of the Kamsack Hospital,
was held in the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Kamsack with Rev.
Patrick Powalinsky officiating. Internment was in the Sliding Hills Christian
Cemetery at Mazeppa. Born
September 15, 1909, at the home of his parents, Dmetro and Josephine (nee
Danyluk) Makowsky, in the Donwell district, he was the fourth oldest child in
a family of eight and the last surviving member of that family. Tony
attended elementary school at Mazeppa and Mikado. The family was orphaned when
Tony was only 11 years of age but they survived as a family unit until all
were married. He
married Patricia (Dutcheminsky) on October 14, 1934 in Mikado and continued to
live with the family for the next 9 years. Tony grain farmed from 1947 until
1964 on land 2 miles north-west of Veregin while his family lived in Veregin.
He became well known for his carpentry skills assisting with the construction
of local buildings when not farming. As head ice maker for the Veregin Curling
Club, he performed miracles. A terrific handy-man, nothing got thrown out if
it was thought to be fixable. In
1964, Tony and Pat moved to Kamsack where he became custodian of the newly
constructed Kamsack and District Nursing Home where he worked until he
retired. He then went to Eaglestone Lodge as a temporary custodian. Tony loved
to tend his garden and spent hours pruning (eating) his raspberry patch. A
long-time member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in both Mazeppa and Kamsack,
he enjoyed singing in the choir. He served on the local school board in
Veregin and was a supporter of the concept of a strong community. Tony loved
to visit with family and friends. Tony
was predeceased by his wife, Patricia in January of this year; his parents;
his sisters. Lillian, Mary Korol and Caroline Elash, his brothers, John,
Steven, Emil and Maurice; a granddaughter, Sherry Leigh Stone and greatgrandson,
Anthony Green, his half-brothers, Joseph and Michael and half-sister, Petrunka
Ostafie. He
leaves to celebrate his life, one son. Richard (Carol) of Nipawin and their
children, Cheryl (Don) Chynoweth of Calgary, Liane (Rick) Green of Love, SK,
Christopher (Lea Anne) of Okotoks: one daughter, Judy (Stan) Stone of Kamsack
and their children, Neal of New York, NY, and Wendy (Dave) Kutcher of Regina;
and ten greatgrandchildren, Kaden and Danik Chynoweth, Shaelynn, Stephanie
and Samantha Green, Meghan, Taylor, Jaylene and Michael Makowsky and Hunter
Kutcher. Arrangements were entrusted to Dereck Wolkowski of E. Andrychuk Funeral Home, Kamsack, Saskatchewan, www.andrychukfuneralhome.com. Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 16 Pauline
Shimko passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health
Centre on June 7th, 2007 at the age of 82 years. Pauline was born on July 5th,
1924 on the family farm in the Buchanan district to John and Mary (nee Bodnar)
Krawetz. As
a young girl, Pauline attended the Boxmoor and Vasloutz schools while helping
her parents on the farm. She was married to Peter Shimko on November 13th.
1945 at the Rama Ukrainian Catholic Church. They farmed seven and a half miles
north of Rama until 1975 when they both moved to Invermay. Pauline worked at a
meat market. She catered to weddings while still on the farm. She also cooked
in the cafe and cared for the elderly and neighbours. Pauline then attended
school in an apprenticeship program in December of 1978 where she studied
painting and decorating. In 1990. Pauline then relocated to Canora. Pauline
had many other talents such as a seamstress, refinished upholstery and made
quilts in the winter months. She received her St. John Ambulance First Aid
certificate and in March of 1990 her Restaurant Sanitation certificate.
Pauline was a very caring and gentle person who touched many people. She will
he dearly missed by all. Pauline
is survived by her friend Peter Budz: her sons: Martin (Connie) of Canora and
John of Camrose, AB; her daughters: Marie (Michael) Klym of The Pas, MB and
Stephanie (Paul) Kwasny of Edson. AB; her five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 1982; her
parents: John and Mary: her son Paul in infancy: her sisters: Annie Romaniuk
and Helen Boychuk; her brothers: Mike, Jack. Peter, Wasyl and Steve Krawetz. The
Prayer Service was held on Sunday, June 10th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Service was held on
Monday, June 11th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian
Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac, Celebrant. Interment
followed in the Dobrowody Cemetery, North of Buchanan, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK. (563-5671). Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 16 George
Krukoff of Canora passed away peacefully at the
Invermay Health Centre on June 8th, 2007 at the age of 95 years. George was
born on Oct 25, 1911, on the family farm near Good Spirit Lake to George and
Pearl (nee Horkoff) Krukoff. He was the second youngest in a family of 6
having three older sisters, Mabel, Polly, and Mary, an older brother Nick and
a younger sister Pearl He met and married Helen (nee Popoff) in 1952. They
resided together on the family homestead, and he and his brother Nick farmed
together for many years. Being near Good Spirit allowed George to enjoy many
good times fishing or going on outings to the lake. With Helen, he lived the
typical farm life until 1976 when they retired to Canora. George and Helen
enjoyed a contented retirement life together in Canora for 30 years. They
could often be seen going to town together. They had a large and productive
garden. which kept them busy in the summertime. They enjoyed going on bus
tours. and went as far as the Maritimes on one particularly memorable trip. George
was a man of simple needs, a man of habit, a man of integrity. a man of wit.
He was blessed with good health for most of his 95 years, probably largely due
to his emphasis on good eating and healthy living. Upon Helen's passing,
George continued to show his strength and determination by living alone in the
home they had built. In
addition to his wife, Helen, who passed away in June of 2006, George was
predeceased by his parents George and Pearl, his sisters Polly Fofonoff, Mary
Meakin, Mabel Zbitniff, and Pearl Krukoff, and his brother Nick Krukoff, as
well as their spouses. George will be missed and remembered by his nephews Dan
Krukoff (Ilsa and family) Peter Fofonoff (Lynn and family), and Peter Zbitniff,
and his nieces Pearl Zbitniff and Helen Zbitniff. The
Funeral Service was held on Monday, June 11th, 2007 from the Chapel of Leson's
Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. 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 as tokens of
remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, SK (563- 5671). Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 16 Mary
Hrebeniuk beloved wife of the late John Hrebeniuk
of Canora and formerly of Watson, SK passed away peacefully at the Canora
Hospital on June 2nd, 2007 at the age of 89 years. Mary, daughter of Louis and
Ann Polowich (Sakundiak) was born on May 10, 1918 in Swan Plain, Sask. She
attended Pretty View School in Verigin for two years. In 1927 her father
purchased a farm in the Watson district where she attended Daisy School and
Watson High School. She was active in C.Y.M.K. and became a member of the
Ukrainian Women's Association in Wimmer at age 16. In 1937 she married John
Hrebeniuk. They moved to Waterways, Alberta, now known as Fort McMurray, where
her husband was employed in a Salt Plant factory. In 1944 they moved to the
family farm in Watson. She was a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in
Wimmer, Sask. In 1954 she became a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in
Watson. She was a corresponding secretary of the Ukrainian Women's Association
in Watson for a number of years and took part in all activities. sang in the
choir and helped in teaching Ukrainian school. In
1969 they retired to Canora where she became a member of the Ukrainian
Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian Women's Association where she was
corresponding secretary and convenor of Group 5 and served on other
committees. She sang in the church choir and helped in teaching Ukrainian
School. She was honoured with a 50 years Membership Certificate in 1984 and
became an honorary member in 1989. She was also a member of the Canora
Hospital Auxillary and Gateway Lodge Auxillary. Predeceased
by her sister in infancy, her brother in 1942, followed by her mother and
father. In 1993 she lost her husband John. She is survived by three daughters
Gloria Woolgar, Rosemarie (Kevin) Kearns and Louise Cardinal (Barry Purcell)
and five grandchildren, Lisa, Derek, Sharon, Kerry and Raymond and three great
grandchildren. In
1999 she was honoured by the Ukrainian Women's Association for service of 65
years with an arm spray of roses. She became a resident of the Senior Citizen
Complex (Park Place) in 1997 where she was active in all activities. Due to
failing health, she was moved to Gateway Lodge where she resided until her
passing on June 2, 2007. A
Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Peter Wasylenko
officiating. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 7th, 2007 at 11:00
a.m. 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
Canadian Cancer Society as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, June 13, 2007 Page 17 Olga
Ortynsky beloved wife of the late Lloyd Ortynsky of
the Canora Gateway Lodge formerly of Kamsack passed away on June 6th, 2007 at
the age of 86 years. Olga was born on April 15th, 1921 in the Canora Hospital
and is predeceased by her parents Emil and Claudia (nee Wrona) Pakosh; her
husband of 41 years, Lloyd; siblings Sophie, Julia, Peter, Emil, Bill and
Edward. Olga
is survived by her children: Glen, Deryl (Joan) and Karen (Laverne); her
grandchildren: Ryan (Crystal), Kurt (Shelley), Kyla (Colin), Brenna (Tyler),
Danelle (Anthony), Trista (David), Brooke (Kevin), Jodie (Trevor), Jessica;
her great-grandchildren: Taylor, Katy, Ashton, Joshua, Emma, Riley and Lucas;
her siblings: Rose, Marge (Jim), Dan (Yolande), Ann and Julius; her
brothers-in-law: Walter and Orest; her sisters-in-law: Mary and Alvina and
numerous nephews and nieces. Olga's
grandchildren brought her many years of enjoyment and sometimes very
challenging situations! She treasured her time with her family. Olga had a
reputation of being very kind and hospitable. Many people would just drop in
and within a short period of time she would have a meal prepared. Anyone who
knew her could testify to her delicious perogies and cinnamon buns. Olga also
had a very strong faith in the Bible and the promises it held out for the
future. This is something she not only believed in herself but shared it with
others. Although mom's last few years were spent dealing with Alzheimer's, she
managed to maintain her sense of humour and love of family. Anytime one of her
grandchildren visited, she would get a big smile on her face. Mom will be
fondly remembered and missed by all who knew her. We
would like to give a special thank you to the staff and administration of the
Canora Gateway Lodge for all the care and attention they gave our mom. You
made her final years as comfortable as possible considering the circumstances
of her illness. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, June 9th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Eugene Bobyk of the Jehovah Witness' officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). |
