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The Canora Courier 09 January 2008
GAZDEWICH GOGOL HLYNSKY KOWBEL NORDIN RUSNAK
Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 12 – In memoriam: RUSNAK:
In loving memory of Walter James Rusnak, March 22, 1938 - January 7, 2007. God
took him home, it was His will, But
in our hearts we love him still; His
memory is as dear today, As
in the hour he passed away. We
often sit and think of him, When
we are all alone; For
memory is the only friend, That
grief can call its own. -Sadly missed by wife Elsie and family. Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 13 JOSEPH
KOWBEL 1915 - 2007 Joseph
Peter Kowbel, a long-time resident of Canora, SK, passed into the loving arms
of his Lord and Saviour at the age of 91 on December 17, 2007 at St. Paul's
Hospital in Saskatoon following a
courageous battle with cancer.
He is looking down on us from heaven with his wife, Anne, parents Peter and
Barbara Kowbel (nee Baraniecki), and siblings Anne, Slawka, and John. Joseph
was a person of kindness, generosity, determination, patience, and -- above
all -- devout faithfulness. Joseph
was born on December 25, 1915, in Esperance, SK, just south of Prud'homme.
Although his family settled in Smuts, Joseph spent the majority of his adult
life in Canora. After graduating from the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Saskatchewan in 1938, he married Anne Krywy in 1942. Together
they owned and operated Kowbel's Drug Store on Main Street in Canora until
their retirement in 1986. Joseph was looked upon by friends and colleagues as
a wise, patient and very pious gentleman -always putting the needs of others
ahead of his own. He was often found filling prescriptions late into the night
-- a testament of his commitment to the health of the community he cherished.
Joseph was a charter member of the Canora Kiwanis Club and longtime member of
the Canora School Board. The Kowbels were known for hosting their renowned New
Year's open house -- complete with food and drink for anyone who stopped by.
During the summers, the Kowbels held Sunday afternoon gatherings at their
cabin at Madge Lake. Joseph especially enjoyed fishing with friends. The
Kowbels were active members of Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Joseph served on Parish Council for many years and was a member of the
Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of Canada. He was a Charter and Fourth Degree
member of the Knights of Columbus and regularly led the Rosary before Daily
Mass -- a ritual he continued until only months ago when his health no longer
permitted it. He was recently recognized for his dedication to the Ukrainian
Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon with the receipt of a 50th Anniversary Eparchial
Medal. Nothing
was more important to Joseph than family. He was happiest when surrounded by
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Left to cherish the memories and
celebrate his life are his children, Mary Anne (Modest Kowal) of Saskatoon,
Joanna (Peter Kapusta) of Meadow Lake, Joseph (Janice Hauser) of Saskatoon,
and Michael (Deborah Clark) of Kamloops, BC; grandchildren Johanna (Murray
Dietrich) of Edmonton, AB, Alicia (Graeme Carey) of Saskatoon, Justin and
Katherine Kowal of Saskatoon, Michael Kapusta of Regina, Christina Kapusta of
Edmonton, AB, Mathew, Mishaela, Anastasha and Jantina Kowbel of Saskatoon;
great grandchildren Niayla Kowbel, Rebecca Dietrich, Noah Kowbel Selk, and
Isabella Carey; siblings William (Bill) Kowbel, Helen Bayda, Frances Romanow,
Olga (Joe) Sherban, and Mary (Adam) Kotyk; and numerous nieces, nephews and
godchildren. Prayers were offered on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. by Fr. Andrew Muzyka at St. Volodymyr Villa Chapel in Saskatoon; a Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. by Fr. Joachim Rac and Fr. Yurij Lazurko at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, SK. Interment was at the Canora Cemetery - Catholic Section, Canora, SK. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, SK, St. Volodymyr Villa, Saskatoon, SK, or the Knights of Columbus Fr. Peter Kryworuchka Council, Canora, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Greg Lalach of Park Funeral Chapel in Saskatoon (306) 244-2103. Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 13 NORDIN:
Elsie Nordin of Melville, SK and formerly of Buchanan, SK passed away at St.
Paul's Lutheran Home, Melville on December 22nd, 2007 at the age of 85 years. Elsie
was born to Jonas August and Edith Viola (nee Stjarastrom) Jonsson on August
29th, 1922 in Hasjo, province of Jamtland, Sweden. In 1929 at the age of six
years, Elsie came to Canada by ship with her parents and brother, Gunnar. The
ship's name was the `Kungsholm'. Landing in Halifax, NS and then travelling by
train, they arrived in Buchanan. Elsie started her schooling in Buchanan at
Vergland School with Annie Soderland (Myrfield) as her first teacher. Elsie
only spoke Swedish, so having a Swedish speaking teacher was great blessing to
her. She continued her schooling at Flin Flon, MB when her father became
employed with the Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. At age twelve to
sixteen, she contracted TB and was hospitalized at the Winnipeg Sanatorium,
with short reprieves at home with her family. She made many friends and has
autograph books full of memories and names. In 1942 at age nineteen, Elsie
worked for the Woolworth company in Winnipeg, MB as a sales clerk. She saved a
T4 slip showing her wages for 1.5 weeks work, it was $19.65. Elsie
met Howard in the fall of 1941 and fell in love. They were married on April
12th, 1944. They spent fifty-four wonderful years together, till God called
Howard home. They started their life together in Flin Flon, MB and it was
there, their first child David was born in 1947. Elsie & Howard moved to
Buchanan to farm. They continued to work and live on the farm until the fall
of 1981, when they moved into town. While they lived on the farm, they added
four more pride and joys to their life. Linda in 1949, Gerald in 1952, Raymond
in 1957 and Edith in 1959. In Buchanan, Elsie was an active member in the
Faith Lutheran Church & LCW group. She was also active at the Club 50. She
loved to garden, cook, bowl, play cards and go fishing with Howard, but most
of all she loved to be with her family and friends. She had a strong, but
quiet faith that showed in how she lived her life. Travelling was another
activity. Two memorable trips were to Las Vegas and Points South in February
of 1988. Then to Sweden a few years later where she was re-acquainted with
relatives of her side of the family as well as Howard's side. After Howard's
passing in 1998, Elsie continued to live in Buchanan for almost five years. In
fall of 2003, she moved to Melville to a private care home and then to St.
Paul's Lutheran Home in 2005 where she resided until her passing. Elsie went
to be with the Lord peacefully in her own little Swedish decorated room, with
her family by her side. Elsie will be remembered for always having a song in
her heart and a smile on her face by everyone who knew her. She was known as a
great cook, keeping up with her traditional Swedish dishes including the
smelly Lutefisk at Christmas time. Her good humour and love for music and
happy disposition made her easy to care for. Elsie
is survived by her five children: David of Buchanan, SK, Linda (Don) of
Saskatoon, Gerald (Elaine) of Yorkton, SK, Raymond (Reta) of Melville, SK and
Edith (Orest) of Endeavor, SK; her twelve grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Howard, her son Ronald at
birth, her parents and parentsin-law, three brothers-in-law and four
sisters-in-law. She will be sadly missed but gratefully and lovingly
remembered by all who knew her. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, December 28th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Faith Lutheran Church, Buchanan, SK with Pastor Carlyle Johnson officiating. Interment followed in the Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Northeast of Buchanan, SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Elim Lutheran Cemetery Fund or St. Paul's Lutheran Home, Melville, SK as tokens of remembrance Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671) Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 14 GOGOL:
Ludwig Gogol of Canora passed away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on
December 21st, 2007 at the age of 92 years. Ludwig
was born in Canora on July 12th, 1915 to Peter and Mary (nee Balenchuk ) Gogol.
As a young man, Ludwig attended the Antonia school while helping on his
parent's farm. Ludwig married Olga Parasiuk on November 12th, 1938 in Mohyla.
After their marriage they lived in Magrath, AB and Geraldton, ON. In 1945,
they returned to farm near Mohyla and in 1975 relocated to Canora. Ludwig
continued to help on the farm until 2003, when his health would not allow him
to continue. He was a member of the Mohyla School Board, Mohyla Church and
Hall Board as well as a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy
Trinity in Canora. Ludwig enjoyed travelling especially to Hawaii and to
California to see his relatives. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Ludwig
will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. He
is lovingly remembered by: his five sons: Larry (Pauline) of Canora, SK, Glen
(Darlene) of Edmonton, AB, Marcel (Jackie) of Calgary, AB, Kirby (Suzanne) of
Saskatoon, SK and Rick (Debbie) of Calgary, AB; his two brothers: Bert
(Marion) of Kelowna, B.C. and Ed (Ann) of Canora, SK; his six sisters: Ann
Filipowich of Calgary, AB, Elizabeth Maliverno, Nell Mazur, Pauline Gogol,
Jennifer Gogol all of San Mateo, California, USA and Adeline Baldwin of
Surrey, B.C.; his twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren: Alan
(Shannon) Gogol and their children: James and Melissa, Trevor (Cheryl) Gogol,
Travis Gogol and his children Karlee and Carter, Keith (Wendy) Werbowesky and
their children: Zachary, Emma and Shawn, Chad (Bobbi-Lynn) Werbowesky and
their children: MacKenna and Carson, Blair (Shaeney) Werbowesky, Cameron (Corrie)
Gogol, Steven Martinez, Joel (Whitney) Gogol and their son Axtyn, Teryn
(Steve) Gogol and Tiffany Gogol. He was predeceased by his wife Olga; his
daughter Marlene and her husband Ernie Werbowesky; his parents: Peter and
Mary; his three sisters: Lil Parasiuk, Monica Gogol and Livy Zulyniak and his
brother Mike. The
Prayer Service was held on Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home. The Funeral Service was held on Monday,
December 24th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the
Holy Trinity, Canora with The Very Reverend Mikolij Derewianka officiating.
Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions
of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary as tokens of
remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 14 ROSE
HLYNSKY 1911 - 2007 It
is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Rose Hlynsky
(nee Rose Gulutzan), 96, at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on Monday,
December 17, 2007. Rose
will be dearly missed by her family, son, Nicholas (Mary); daughter, Jeanette
(Harold Swanson ); son, Nestor (Sandra Downes), and grandchildren, Bill, Erin
and Stephanie. Missing Rose are sisters, Mary Tomchyshen, Anne Olynyk, and
brother, Dan Gulutzan. She
was predeceased by husband, William in 1978; father, Dmytro; mother, Agafia;
brothers, Alex (WWII), Peter, Bill, Metro and George Gulutzan, and sisters,
Dora Matychuck and Victoria Sopiwnyk. Rose
was born September 9, 1911 in the district of Buchanan, SK. She married
William Hlynsky in 1933. They resided in Canora, SK, Virden, MB and moved to
Saskatoon in 1965. Rose
was an exceptional person who was deeply admired by all who knew her. Her
strength, charm, humour, generosity and compassion were inspiring. Some of her
hobbies included gardening, baking bread, reading, handy crafts, and a love of
baseball. She hosted many extraordinary dinners displaying her culinary
talents, culminating in the highlight of the year, Christmas Eve at Grandma's
House. Most importantly Rose was a loving, gracious and caring wife, mother
and grandma to her family and extended family who will always honour and
cherish her legacy and memory. In
lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Saskatchewan. The
Prayer Service for Rose was held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
at Park Funeral Chapel, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK. The Funeral
Service was on Friday, December 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ukrainian
Orthodox Church of All Saints, 2616 Louise Street, Saskatoon, SK, officiated
by Very Rev. Fr. Bohdan Demczuk. The Cross Bearer was Mike Wiwchar; Honourary
Pallbearers were Larry Wine, Peter Harkto, Shree and Shireesh Bhalerao, Stan
and David Gulutzan, and `Family and Friends Who Shared in Rose's Life'; the
Pallbearers were, Bill Hlynsky, Peter Gulutzan, Tim Gulutzan, John Rozdilsky,
Evan Rohr, and Leslie Carlson. Interment took place in Woodlawn Orthodox
Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak of Park Funeral Chapel 306 244-2103. Canora Courier, January 9, 2008 Page 14 GAZDEWICH:
Annie Gazdewich of Yorkton and formerly of the Hyas district, passed away at
the Anderson Lodge on December 25th, 2007 at the age of 99 years. Annie
was born on July 23rd,
1908 on the family farm in the Hyas District to John and Alexsandra (nee:
Twerdoclib) Romashenko. She was the eldest daughter and was raised on the farm
while she attended the Ulric School. Annie was united in marriage to John
Gazdewich in 1927 and together they farmed in the Hyas district. They had a
family of five children: Jean, Veronica, Eugene, Arthur and Athen. In 1965,
they relocated to Canora to retire and take care of her elderly parents. Her
husband John passed away in 1974. She
also enjoyed gardening, crocheting making tablecloths for each child and
grandchild. She loved to cook for her family and friends which you never left
the house without having a meal. She was a faithful member of SS. Peter &
Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and a member of the UCWL for thirty-five years.
Attending church was her number one priority. She prayed many a rosary for her
children and grandchildren. She often was the first one in church and the last
one to leave. Annie enjoyed being involved in many tasks at the church
including crocheting the church linens. Due to her ailing health, she became a
resident of Anderson Village in Yorkton in August of 2001, where her needs
were well looked after and she resided there until her passing. Annie
will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter: Veronica
Dutchak of Canora, SK; her sons: Art (Sylvia) Gazdewich and Athen (Emily)
Gazdewich both of Yorkton, SK; her sisters: Ellen Lukey of Norquay, Hilda
Pecnik of Nanaimo, B.C. and Nat (Steve) Gulka of Canora, SK; her son-in-law:
Michael Markewich of Regina; her fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her
husband John; her son Eugene in infancy; her daughter Jean Markewich; her
parents: John and Alexsandra; her sisters: Mary Grywacheski, Lena Yagelnesky
and Rose Kindratsky and her son-in-law Sam Dutchak. The
Prayer Service was held on Friday, December 28th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Service was held on
Saturday, December 29th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from SS. Peter & Paul
Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac and Rev. Fr.
Methodius Kushko C.S.S.R. officiaiting. Interment followed in the Canora
Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions may make donations to the SS.
Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Window Fund or to the Yorkton &
District Nursing Home as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora (563-5671). |
