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The Canora Courier 07 May 2008
CHERNOFF GABORA KOZMANUK MATWIJECZKO STADNYK STERANKO
Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 11 – In memory of: MATWIJECZKO:
In loving memory of Rosie and Nick Matwijeczko, our mom and dad, our baba
and gido, who passed away May 7, 1996 and February 22, 1987. May
the winds of love blow gently, And
whisper so you can hear; That
we still love and miss you, And
wish that you both were here. You
have gone to be angels, Secure
in our Father's care; One
day we will all be with you, As
a complete family again up there. -Loved and missed by great-grandson James, grandson Jamie, Rose Marie, Rick and Lawrence, Judy and their families. Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 11 – In memory of: CHERNOFF:
In loving memory of Polly Chernoff, our mother and grandmother, who passed
away on May 11, 1997 (her birthday and Mother's Day). May
the winds of love blow softly, And
whisper so you hear; We
will always love and miss you, And
wish that you were here. -Lovingly remembered by your daughters, Joyce, Jean, Doris and Nadia and their families. Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 11 – In memory of: KOZMANUK,
George: On May 12,2003. It's
been five long years, Since
that terrible day; It's
been five long years, Since
you were called away. Deep
in our hearts, Your
memory is kept; To
hold, to cherish, And
never forget. -Sadly missed, love Rose; daughter, Gale; grandson, Denver; granddaughter, Cara and Larry; great-granddaughter, Tianna. Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 12 GABORA:
Mary Gabora, widow of the late Sam Gabora of Canora passed away peacefully
at the Canora Hospital on April 23rd, 2008 at the age of 85 years. Mary
was born on June 16th, 1922 in Veregin, SK to Mike and Mary (nee Berezowski)
Sokolowski. She received her education at Pretty View School in the Veregin
District. Mary was orphaned at the young age of 13 following the passing of
her second parent and then went to live with her sister Irene and John Kindrat.
She worked on the Kindrat farm until July of 1943 when she was united in
marriage to Sam Gabora. After a couple years of marriage Mary and Sam
purchased their own farm in the Donwell area. In 1962 they moved to a new home
south of the Whitesand River Bridge along the #9 Hwy. Mary spent much of her
time raising chickens and cattle and selling the eggs and cream. Each year she
would grow a large garden with raspberries and strawberries always in great
supply. Mary
and Sam continued to farm until 1990 when they retired and moved to Canora.
Mary had many interests but cooking was her greatest passion. She enjoyed
cooking for her family and friends; she never needed a recipe it was just a
little of this, a splash of that, and a pinch more for perfection. There was
never a shortage of perogies, holopchi or studinetz. Mary loved to play cards
with her neighbours and friends men against women; even if it meant cheating
to win. She always looked forward to visiting with family, friends and
especially her grandchildren. After
Sam's passing in 2004, Mary moved into the Canora Senior Citizens Home. On
April 4th, 2008 Mary suffered a stroke and was able to battle her way back to
recovery but then was dealt another setback on April 22nd. Mary was unable to
recover from her second stroke and passed away the following day. She will be
dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary
is lovingly remembered by her three sons: Don (Bernadette) of Yorkton, SK,
Jerry (Jan) of Canora, SK and Willard (Lona) of Calgary, AB; her sister Elsie
Mydynski of Benito, MB; her brother-in-law Fred (Mary) Gabora of Regina, SK;
her ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her parents: Mike and Mary Sokolowski: her
husband Sam; her son Mervin and grandson Dean Gabora; her sisters: Irene
(Jennie) Kindrat, Wasalyna Kosolowski, Dora Pykarnyk, Lena Zielinski, Annie
Macooh and her brother John Sokolowski. The
Prayer Service was held on Monday, April 28th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Service was held on
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of
the Holy Trinity, Canora with Very Reverend Archpriest Mikolaj Derewianka
officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make
expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Donwell West Cemetery Fund
or to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Canora as tokens of
remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 12 STADNYK: A graveside service will be held on May 16th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Canora Cemetery for Sandra Stadnyk, who passed away on January 8th, 2008 in Edmonton, Alberta. Arrangements are entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 13 STERANKO:
John Steranko of the Danbury district passed away at the Regina General
Hospital on Friday, April 25th, 2008 at the age of 83 years. John was born
July 27th, 1924 in Krolowa Goma, Poland and immigrated to Canada in 1929 with
his family. John settled in the Danbury area and farmed the original homestead
up until his illness. During his early years, John spent many winters working
in the bush cutting cords and logging in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
He enjoyed being outdoors and farming was his passion, but his greatest joy
was spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren. He will
be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. John
is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Rose; his daughter: Susan
(Neil) Garlough of Red Deer, AB; his three sons: Vern of Stenen, Gerald
(Brigitte) of Pilot Butte, SK and Lyle (Della MacNeil) of Winnipeg; his three
sisters: Helen Scheschuk, Anne Kowalchuk and Mary Irey; his five
grandchildren: Nicole (Ted) Brauwers of Calgary, Richard (Belinda) Garlough of
Calgary, Jonathan Steranko of Calgary, Andrea (Nick Fields) Steranko of
Brisbane, Australia and Joey Steranko of Pilot Butte, SK; his four
great-grandchildren: Brittany, Josh, Gracie and Shaun and numerous nieces and
nephews. John was predeceased by his parents: Stephan and Martha; his
brothers: Peter, Mike and Laddie; his sisters: Julia and Stephie in infancy. The
Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral
Rite was held on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., both from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Patrick Powalinsky
officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make
expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Preeceville Hospital
Building Fund as tokens of remembrance. Special
thanks go to the excellent staff at the Preeceville and Regina General
Hospital for their constant care and attention to John's needs, making his
last days as comfortable as possible. Arrangements have been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, May 7, 2008 Page 13 STROCEN:
Lorne Lawrence 1935-2008. Lawrence
passed away suddenly doing what he loved. At the age of 73,
he just returned from a long
haul trip to and from Laredo, Texas. Left
to cherish his memory are his daughters, Alanna (Darren) and Dianna, his
brothers Roman, Walter (Mary), Joe (Delores) and Daniel (Ann); sisters Joan
(Bernie) and Helen (Nick), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lawrence
was predeceased by his parents, George and Annie, brother Edward and his wife
Anne, sisters Rosie, Jennie and her husband Mike, and Mary and her husband
Sam. Everyone
who remembers Lawrence remembers him as a hard working man who lived life to
the fullest. Funeral announcements to come in July. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES, Calgary & Red Deer, AB (403) 216-5111. |
