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The Canora Courier 27 June 2007
Canora Courier, June 27, 2007 Page 12 – In memory of: KITCHEN:
In loving memory of John Kitchen, who passed away July 1, 2006 Today recalls a memory, Of a loved one laid to rest; And
those who think of him today, Are
those who loved him best. A
happy home we once enjoyed, How
sweet the memory still; But
death has left a loneliness, The world can never fill. The
flowers we lay upon his grave, May wither and decay; But
the love for one who lays beneath, Will
never go away. -Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Nellie, children and grandchildren. Canora Courier, June 27, 2007 Page 13 Marvin
Mydonick of Kamloops, B.C. and formerly of Canora,
SK passed away peacefully at the Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, B.C. on June
13th, 2007 at the age of 60 years. Marvin
was born in Canora, SK on May 6th, 1947 to Walter and Mary (nee Mackisey)
Mydonick. As a young man, Marvin attended school in Mohyla and then at the
Canora Composite High School. Following his schooling, Marvin then moved to
Winnipeg, MB where he worked in a Foundry for several years. Marvin relocated
to Campbell River, B.C. where he worked as a Tree Faller. Marvin
always wanted to enter the hotel business and made a move to Vancouver, B.C.
in 1976 where he purchased his first hotel, The Marble Arch. It was there that
he met Gail Clarkson who became the love of his life and they have been
together ever since. They continued to run the Marble Arch until 1981 when
Marvin was involved in a motor vehicle accident that forced him to retire from
the business. But in 1991, Marvin and Gail moved to Surrey, B.C. and purchased
the Flamingo Hotel & Bar which they ran until they sold and relocated to
Kamloops, B.C. in 2003. They once again purchased a hotel and bar, the
Rayleigh Pub, Restaurant and Liquor Store where they worked until his passing. Marvin
had quite the sense of humour, always the jokester, but his magnetic
personality would have many people always enjoying his company. He was a big
man with a big heart, always lending a helping hand whenever he could. Marvin
truly loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, quading, snowmobiling
and many other outdoor activities. He also took pride in his ability to cook
in which he was exceptionally good at. He loved making sausage and would
always taste others so he could perfect his own. Marvin's zest for life was
truly inspirational and he will always be remembered for that. He will be
sincerely missed by all who knew and loved him. Marvin
is lovingly remembered by his spouse of 35 years, Gail Clarkson of Kamloops,
B.C.; his sons: Darin and Shane Mydonick of Kamloops, B.C.; his daughter
Shannen Mydonick of Chilliwack, B.C. and his step-daughter Tracey Clarkson
(Kent Fletcher) of Coquitlam, B.C.; his grandchildren: Justin Fletcher,
Brandon Mydonick, Megan Mydonick and Brooke Fletcher; his brothers: Jerry
(Sylvia) Mydonick of Canora, SK, Eugene (Donna) Mydonick of Surrey, B.C.,
James (Stacey) Mydonick of Mission, B.C. and Fred (Anna) Mydonick of Canora,
SK; his sisters: Elaine Brozny of 100 Mile House, B.C., Shirley Percy of
Vancouver, B.C. and Frances Howell of Vancouver, B.C. He was predeceased by
his parents: Walter in 1980 and Mary in 2002 and his brother Lawrence in
October of 2006. The
Prayer Service was held on Monday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service
was held on Tuesday, June 19th, at 10:00 a.m. both from the Chapel of Leson's
Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment followed
in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make
a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. 563-5671. Canora Courier, June 27, 2007 Page 14 John
Kushneruk, beloved husband of Helen Kushneruk of
Canora and formerly the Tiny District, passed away peacefully at the Canora
Hospital on June 17th, 2007 at the age of 91 years. John
was born on the family farm in the Good Spirit Lake District
on April 15th, 1916 to Fred and Mary (nee Goretsky) Kushniruk. As a young man,
John attended the Dnister school while helping on the family farm. They then
moved to the United States for a number of years before returning to
Saskatchewan and settling in Canora. He worked at a butcher shop and various
other jobs before he purchased a farm in the Tiny district in 1936. On
November 16th, 1940, John married Helen Sleeva of the Amsterdam district at
the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canora. They made their home at
the farm in which they farmed for 59 years before retiring and moving into
Canora in 1999. While on the farm, John was well known in the neighbourhood as
a mechanic and welder that was always willing to help out when called upon.
John and Helen raised their own livestock and harvested a large garden every
year. Family, friends and neighbours will always remember home made lamb
shishliki and all the fresh vegetables you could eat. They welcomed one and
all for coffee and lunches at any time. John's health began to fail and he
settled into the Canora
Gateway Lodge on January 14th, 2004 where he remained a resident until his
passing. John
is lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Helen; his sister Sophie
(Arnold) Wigg of Saskatoon, SK; his sisterin-law Jean Kushniruk of Winnipeg,
MB and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents: Fred
and Mary; his sisters Helen (John) Trybel and Anne Kushniruk and his brother
Bill Kushniruk. The Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 21st, 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, Canora, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Gateway Lodge Auxiliary or to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). |
