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The Canora Courier 18 June 2008
Canora Courier, June 18, 2008 Page 17 RAKOCHY:
Peter Rakochy of Canora and formerly of Regina. passed away at the Canora
Hospital on June 9. 2008 at the age of 79 years after a lengthy illness. Peter
was born on March 29th,
1929 in the Amsterdam district, SK to Anton and Mary (nee Shewchuk) Rakochy.
As a young man. Peter attended the Dunay School and worked on his parent's
farm. On October 16th, 1948, Peter married Agnes Kosar in Canora and they
continued to farm with his parents for about two years until farming on their
own for two more years after which they moved to Regina for other work
opportunities. They also lived in Endeavor for a short time. During their
years in Regina. Peter worked as a hotel manager. He also worked as a grounds
keeper at the Wascana Centre while working towards a horticultural
certificate. Peter also became a rental property owner. In 1975, Peter and
Agnes returned to Canora and purchased the Canora Hotel which they renamed the
'Grandora Hotel' , a name to which many people still refer. Peter was an
active man his entire life and in his retirement he helped many in his family
with their farming operations. Peter was an avid gun collector who enjoyed
target shooting. He was a founding member of the Canora Gun Club and was a
member of the Assiniboine Archery Club. He enjoyed music and singing,
especially Christmas carolling. Peter
also built creative and unique lawn and garden ornaments of his own design.
'As we all know, life is full of risk and nothing is certain. Mom and Dad have
sometimes taken risks in the hope of improving their lives or the lives of
others. They have moved many times, sometimes near and sometimes far. They
have worked for others and have owned their own businesses. Sometimes things
worked out and sometimes - they did not, but it was never because of their
lack of desire or determination. We are proud to say that through both good
and bad. Mom and Dad have always maintained their personal integrity '. Peter
was a devoted and caring husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply
missed by his wife, Agnes of 59 years. Two daughters: Geri (Rod) Petrychyn and
Linda (Bill) Wenarchuk. Two sons: Wilf (Jane) and Rick (Amber) as well as
eight granchildren. Four sisters: Annie Nicolichuk, Lena Boyko, Olga Kuzyk and
Grace Kosar. He was predeceased by: his parents: Anton & Mary; his
brothers: Stephen, Joe, Bill, John, Ed & Frank; his sisters: Pauline
Parnetta and Sophie Kosar. Prayers
were held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of
Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated from Sts.
Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with the interment to
follow at the Antoniwka Parish Cemetery, north of Canora. Those wishing to
make expressions of sympathy may make donations in memory of Peter to Sts.
Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leson's Funeral Home. Canora. (306)563-5671. Canora Courier, June 18, 2008 Page 17 TREMBACH:
Joseph Trembach of Canora entered eternal rest with his family at his side on
June 6th', 2008 at the age of 91 years. The
following life history and
achievements were written by Joseph in his own words. 'I was born on January
17th, 1917, to Samuel & Anna (nee Pysemny) Trembach, northeast of Sturgis,
SK, in the Woodlight District, which was the name of the post office at the
time. When I was one year old our family bought a farm northeast of Canora and
that is where I grew up. I went to Brena School and helped dad on the farm. I
was secretary treasurer for two years at the school. I later had purchased a
truck and did some commercial trucking. On October 21st, 1945, I married
Katherine Korol from Donwell, SK. We farmed until 1951 when we purchased a
grocery store in Canora from Mike Kowal and ran the business and continued to
farm as well. In 1954, we sold the grocery store to Nick & Pauline
Hanewich and started up a shoe store by the name of J & K Shoes which we
operated for thirty-five years on Main Street. I served on the Town Council
for twelve years from 1958 to 1970. I also served on the Canora Union Hospital
Board for twelve years from 1959 to 1971. I served on the Saskatchewan Urban
Municipal Association (SUMA) on the Executive Committee for four years. I
served for many years on the Local and Regional Library Board. I served on the
Board of Directors and was Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce. I
was a member of The Kiwanis Club in Canora and was president of the club for
two years. I served on the Recreation Board for many years and was involved in
Sport, Days activities and was secretary for some of the events. I served for
many years on the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Committee. I was a member of Mohyla
Church and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canora for all of my life. I
served as secretary on the executive board for a couple of years. I sang in
the church choir and helped in cantoring whenever it was necessary. I was on
the Church Building Committee when the new church was built. I was on the
Board of Directors of the Canora Senior Citizens Home for many years as
Secretary Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board. I also have been a member
of the Order of St. Andrew, Winnipeg, for many years and as a member of the
Mohyla Institute of Saskatoon. Together
with my wife Kay we raised two children, son Thomas (Vera) and a daughter
Suzanne (Kirby) Gogol. I have three grandchildren, Dallas (Angela) and Kathryn
(Jeff) Trembach, Joel (Whitney) Gogol and great grandson Axtyn Gogol as well
as my God Children: Corey Anaka and Glen GogoL I retired and sold the store in
1989 and retired from farming in 1990. On June 13th, 1991, my dear wife Kay
passed away. In the fall of 1994, I sold our farms and continued to live in
Canora.' Joseph was also survived by: his brother John (Anne) Trembach; two
sisters: Pauline Guspodaryk and Jenny Hydamaka. Joseph was predeceased by his
parents: Sam & Anna; his wife Katherine; his sisters: Dora Gogol and
Jessie Shewchuk. Joseph will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved
him. The
Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral
Service was held on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 10:00 both 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
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity or to the Canora Hospital
Auxiliary as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. (563-5671). |
