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The Canora Courier

01 October 2008

BILETSKY  LOZINSKI  SAWKA  SCOPICK  SEMESCHUK

Canora Courier, October 1, 2008 Page 13

SEMESCHUK, Pete: 1931 - 2006

Gone - not forgotten, October 3, 2008

Missing you on our 50^th wedding anniversary and your 77th birthday. You are loved and with me every day.

-Elaine.

Canora Courier, October 1, 2008 Page 14

SCOPICK: Helen (Le Lacheur) Scopick of Saskatoon, passed peacefully with her son Jack at her side on Thursday, September 18,2008.

Helen lived in Saskatoon since 1964, after leaving the town of Canora, SK. She had lived in Canora for many years with her husband John, who preceded her in 1963.

Helen is survived by three sons, Jack, Daniel and David, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mass will be held in her honour at Our Lady at Lourdes Church (12^th & Wiggins) on Saturday, September 27 at 10 a.m. Following the service, Helen will be accompanied by her family and welcome friends for burial beside her husband John, in Canora, SK. The interment will be the same day at 4 p.m. Graveside prayers will be delivered by the Roman Catholic Church of Canora.

Canora Courier, October 1, 2008 Page 14

SAWKA: Lillian Mary Sawka of Canora passed away at the Canora Hospital on September 19th, 2008 at the age of 70 years.

Lillian was born on November 5th, 1937 to Harry and Helen (nee Yaworski) Skibinsky of the Canora district. She obtained her education at East Scalet School south of Canora. In 1952 Lillian married Anton Sawka. They resided on the family farm where she raised 5 sons. Lillian was a very hard­working lady whether it was milking cows or tending to the many other animals. Her sons' fondest memories are of the times their mother spent baking doughnuts and bread. There never seemed to be a task too large for her. When time came to move off of the farm, Lillian obtained employment at the Palace Cafe in Canora.

In 1980 Lillian met Larry Koldingnes. Together they moved to Alberta and eventually settled in Swift Current. After Larry's death Lillian returned to Canora where she resided until her passing. All who knew Lillian will remember her for her fondness for playing bingo and visiting family and friends.

She will be sadly missed by her 4 sons and daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, and 3 great- granddaughters. Lillian is survived by four sons: Brian (Rosemary) of Saskatoon, SK, Leonard (Denise) of Red Deer, AB, Wayne (Sharon) of Canora and Rick (Bernadette) of Meadow Lake, SK, her step-mother, Lena Skibinsky of Chilliwack, BC, and a step­sister Delores (Jim) Gondzola of North Battleford, SK. She was predeceased by her son: Clifford Sawka, her parents: Helen and Harry Skibinsky, a step-brother, Lawrence Skibinsky.

At Lillian's request, no services will be held. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association as tokens of remembrance.

Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

Canora Courier, October 1, 2008 Page 14

BILETSKY: Albert Biletsky, beloved husband of Gladys of Canora, passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 at the age of 84 years.

Albert was born on October 21st, 1923 to Steve and Josephine (nee Yastremski) Biletsky. Upon completing high school, Albert worked for CNR as an Express Clerk until 1961. He married Gladys Pocherwny in 1947. Albert was the Administrator for the RM of Hazel Dell until 1972, and was the Administrator at Kelvington until his retirement in 1988. During his time there, Albert was the Financial Secretary for Father Kunka Council, Knights of Columbus.

Albert is lovingly remembered by his wife Gladys of Canora, his sons Alvin (Elaine) Biletsky, and Brian (Darlene) Biletsky all of Calgary, AB, his six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Josephine Biletsky and his brother, Paul Biletsky.

The Prayer Service was held from Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home on Sunday, September 28th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 29th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. J. Rac officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery.

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

Canora Courier, October 1, 2008 Page 14

LOZINSKI: The family of Mary Lozinski announce her passing on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Canora Gateway Lodge. She was 94 years of age.

Mary Lozinski was born on December 4, 1913 on the family farm near Burgis, Saskatchewan, the second eldest child of Nick and Annie (nee Horichuk) Heshka. She grew upon the family farm and attended the old Wexford School. The school was located four miles from her home, across the Whitesand River Bridge. The bridge was prone to flooding, and Mary recalled many stories of missing school due to the flooding. As a young woman. Mary was a bit of a tomboy, preferring to help her father with the farm work, while her younger siblings helped their mother in the house.

When Mary met her future husband, Joseph G. Lozinski, there were no cars. On horseback, bicycle or walking was their method of transportation for courting. Mary and Joe were married on October 25,1934 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church west of Donwell and they made their home on the farm one mile north of the Church. Times were tough in the 30's and 40's, there was lots of hard work, dry years, hail storms and no insurance. When money got too tight, both Mary and Joe went to work for friends and neighbours in the area. Together they got through the tough times and through it all raised a son, Angus and a daughter, Sylvia. In 1972 they retired and moved into the town of Canora. After Joe's passing. Mary continued to live in their home. until February of 2006 when she became a resident of the Canora Gateway Lodge where she resided until her passing.

Mary kept busy with hobbies including knitting, crocheting and a variety of different crafts as well as playing bingo and attending garage sales. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Gateway Lodge and Canora Hospital. A real "get up and go" kind of person, Mary was always ready and willing to help family, friends and neighbours. She grew a large garden with lots of flowers, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries and an orchard of pincherry trees - enough to share with anyone who wanted. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Joe; her parents. Nick and Annie Heshka; her brothers. John. George, Bill and Mike and her sisters, Lena Filipchuk, Pauline Denys and Ann Luchanko. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory, her son, Angus (Marlene) and their children. Shannon (his wife, Tracy and their children, Jakob, Rachel, Amber and Tyler), Sheldon (his wife, Sheri and their son, Cameron) and Shawna (and her daughter, Tamsyn); and her daughter, Sylvia (John) Witzko and their children, Ivan (his wife Patti, and their children, Kayla, Candice and Cassie) and Ida (her husband, Steven Rehaluk and their daughter, Megan); her sister, Jean (Tony Yaremko); sister-in-law, Helen Heshka and brother-in-law, John Luchanko as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends.