For Posterity's Sake Genealogy 

The Canora Courier

25 April 2007

CHARUK  DANYLUK  DMYTRASH  DROBOT  OLENICK  SCHESCHUK  ZRYMIAK

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 16 – In memory of:

SCHESCHUK: In loving memory of Stanley, husband, father and dido, who suddenly passed away April 21, 2001.

Deep are the memories,

Precious they stay;

No passing of time,

Can take them away.

Quietly today,

Your memory we treasure;

Missing you always,

Forgetting you never.

-Forever loved, wife Helen, children and grandchildren.

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 16 – In memory of:

DANYLUK: In loving memory of our dad and gido, Paul, who passed away April 28,1999.

Eight years today,

Dad was called to his eternal rest;

Gone where the angels sing so sweet,

And taken when God knew best.

We miss him here so very much,

His presence often seems nigh;

But we all hope in Heaven to meet,

Where no one says goodbye.

-Sadly missed and always remembered by Debbie, Leonard, Richard, Chris, Nolan, Ryan, Brett, Jacob and Tiger.

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 17

On April 13, 2007 Patricia Olenick (nee Lasko) passed away at the age of 59 years, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Gene; her two sons, Chris (Audra) Olenick and Curtis Olenick; one daughter Lori (LeRoy) Rasmussen; grand­children Joshua, Rebecca, Adam and Tristan; her mother Elsie Lasko; sisters Mary-Anne (Don) MacDonald, and Iris (Kevin) Marshall. Patricia is lov­ingly remembered by many more relatives and friends.

The family would like to thank all medical staff of the Misericordia Hospital and Cross Cancer Institute.

Funeral prayers and Mass were held on April 17 in Edmonton. If friends so wish, donations in Patricia's memory may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2. Fountain Garden Funeral Chapel (780)457-6600.

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 17

Mrs. Mary Drobot, a resident of the Gateway Lodge in Canora entered eternal rest on April 13, 2007. She was 92 years of age. Mary was born on March 12, 1915 in the Dobronowitz District, a daughter of Metro and Dora (nee Dutka) Kolisnek. She attended school in that area. In her younger years Mary worked out doing farm chores in the neighbourhood. She was hired on by Nick Drobot, a widower with two small children, Martin and Rose to help with household chores. Romance was in the air and they married in 1938. This marriage was blessed with six children, Orville, John, Irene, Ken, Eugene and Twila.

In 1949 the Drobot family tried a new venture; they sold the farm and purchased Lunn Hotel in Canora. If life on the farm was hard, they soon realized that running a business was far more demanding especially with 4 young children.

In 1951 they purchased a farm south of Mikado which is still family owned. Tragedy struck the family in 1966 when Nick passed away accidentally. Mary purchased a home in 1969 and along with the two younger children they moved into Canora. Mary enjoyed the company of friends and neighbours and soon became active in the Church and Ladies organization. She enjoyed caring for her flowers and garden. She was soon employed by the Grandora Hotel and when the restaurant closed Mary gained employment with the Holiday Inn in Yorkton.

In 1988 Mary was involved in a car-pedestrian accident which left her with head injuries and not long after began experiencing dementia. She became a resident of Eaglestone Lodge in Kamsack before returning to Canora Hospital and finally the Gateway Lodge where she lived until her passing.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Metro & Dora; husband Nick; sons, John (1971) and Ken (1975); 4 brothers, Mike, Steve, Bill and John and three sisters, Vivian, Alice and Stephka (April 3, 2007).

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Orville (Angie) of Mikado and Eugene of Mikado; two daughters, Irene (Henrich) Zurcher of Widen, Switzerland and Twila (Bob) McKeating of Langley, BC; nine grandchildren, Dan, Bob, Kevin, Kayla, Klara, Dereck (Christine), John Paul and Jody (Roman): four great grandchildren, Cody, Carley, Aiden and Roman and a brother Harry Kolisnek of Canora.

Prayers were held on Wednesday, April 18th and the funeral service on Thursday, April 19th at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canora with Rev. Father Peter Wasylenko officiating. The responses were led by Adeline Zawislak, Joe Trembach and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Sozon Malinsky and the banner bearers were Bohdan Korol and Doug O'Dell.

"Friends and neighbours who shared in Mary's life" were considered honourary bearers. The interment took place in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Kevin Drobot, Dan Drobot, Bob Drobot, Dereck Drobot, Ken Kolisnek and Nick Maximuik serving as the casket bearers. Following the memorial dinner reflection's of Mary's life were conveyed by son Orville, daughter Irene and grandson Dereck. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 18

MARGARET CHARUK

It is with great sadness and true blessings that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Margaret, beloved wife of the late William Charuk of Canora and formerly of the Tiny district, at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on April 17th, 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Margaret was born on November 5th, 1919 on the family farm in the Buchanan district to Vincent and Julia Hanishewski. As a young girl, Margaret attended the Badgerdale School while helping her parents on the farm and others in the surrounding area. In 1942, Margaret joined her hand in marriage to William Charuk. Margaret and William worked together to build their farm in the Buchanan area and then later purchased land in the Tiny district. They farmed there until 1985 when they retired to Canora. Margaret was a member of the Gateway Lodge Auxiliary, Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada, Maria Markovich Branch of Canora and the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Throughout her life she spent time knitting, crocheting, cooking, sewing, quilting and looking after her grandchildren. Her most enjoyed past times during the spring and summer months were planting and looking after her garden. She also enjoyed doing word search and reading books. She spent time reminiscing with friends and family. Since January of 2007, Margaret's health was in a decline and as of February 5th, 2007, she spent her last days hospitalized until she took her last breath on the morning of April 17, 2007, at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was not scared to face this day and always left us with a smile.

Margaret is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Sylvia (John) Nicholls of Saskatoon, Linda (Peter) Dyck of Canora and Karen (Curtis) Baht of Pilot Butte; six grandchildren: Candace Dyck (Michael Doogan) of Canora, Sherice (Andrew) Stacey of Moosomin, Mallory Dyck of Canora, Dacia, Alexander and Taren Baht of Pilot Butte; her brother Michael (Adele) Hanishewski of Yorkton. She was predeceased by her husband William; her granddaughter Cacia Marie Baht; her parents: Vincent and Julia Hanishewski; her sisters: Pauline Plawiak, Dorothy Sawka, Ann Ostapowich, Mary Lesuik and Elaine Nimeck; her brothers: Anton Lesiew and William Lesiew. Margaret was a great mother to her children, a loving Baba to her grandchildren and good friend to all. She will be dearly missed.

The Prayer Service was held on Friday, April 20th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at 9:30 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 donations to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance.

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

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 18

JOHN ROMAN ZRYMIAK

On Friday, April 20, 2007, surrounded by family, John passed away peacefully in his sleep at Pasqua Hospital, Regina at the age of 75.

John is survived by his children, Catherine, Peter (Tara), Tamara (Michael) Niles, Ramona (Patrick) Vigneron, Deanna (Andrew) Buzinsky, Daniel (Susan); his wonderful grandchildren; his brothers, Michael (Teresa), William, Nicholas (Mary), Jerry (Bernadette), Phillip (Anna); his sister Nettie (Bryon) Kost; his brothers-in-law, August (Rita) Hoffart, Tony Hoffart; his sisters-in-law, Rita Worth, Marcella Gerein, Lenora (Dan) Weber; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, god-children and friends. John was predeceased by his wife, Angela and his parents Peter and Mary (Spulnik) Zrymiak. John' was born March 11, 1932 in Glenavon, SK.

His life was centred on his faith, his family and his vocation. He was an educator all his life. He also distinguished himself in volunteer work in the field of education, Knights of Columbus, church organizations, Lions, CNIB and Air Cadets. He was an inspiration to all. Prayers were held on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Athanasius Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Church, 55 McMurchy Avenue, Regina.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Athanasius Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Church, Regina with Rt. Rev. Mitrat Leonard J. Romanow presiding. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Rev. L. Romanow, Msgr. R. Luzney, Msgr. K. Miller, Dr. O. Rasmussen, Dr. I Aboo, the staff on Unit 3B at the Pasqua Hospital, the staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre and all those who ever donated blood and plasma.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of 3B, Cancer Ward, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina S4T 7T1 or to St. Athanasius Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic Memorial Fund, 55 McMurchy Avenue, Regina, SK S4R 3G3.

Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral and Cremation Services, Regina. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com

Canora Courier, April 25, 2007 Page 18 - In memory of:

Dmytrash, Betty peacefully an suddenly on April 25, 2006.

You can only have one mother,

Patient, kind and true;

No other friend in all the world,

Will be the same to you,

When other friends forsake you,

To mother you will return,

For all her loving kindness,

She asks nothing in return,

As we look upon her picture,

Sweet memories we recall,

Of a face so full of sunshine,

and a smile for one and all,

Sweet Jesus, take this message,

To our dear mother up above;

Tell her how we miss her,

And give her all our love.

May you rest in peace, dear mother,

In that heavenly home above,

With the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

In His own eternal love.