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The Canora Courier

25 June 2008

ACHTEMICHUK  OSTOFOROFF

Canora Courier, June 25, 2008 Page 16

ACHTEMICHUK: Mr. Henry Wiliam Achtemichuk passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Regina General Hospital. He was 84 years of age.

Henry was born on August 19, 1923 on the family farm in the Playmore district of Saskatchewan; the son of Wasyl and Lena (nee Bodnarik) Achtemichuk. Henry was raised on the family farm and received his education at Luzan School. Following this and during the war Henry was employed in a gold mine in Ontario and was known to say "I didn't mind working underground!" After this he returned home and helped his parents on the farm until they retired to Yorkton. As well, Henry was employed in several movie theatres as a projectionist in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He met Ann Kuzyk after her husband died. They were united in marriage on November 21, 1964. Together they farmed in the Canora area and made their home on the farm following their retirement.

In 2004 they moved to Canora Sask. Ann died on May 3, 2005; however Henry continued to live in Canora until his untimely passing on. Henry was a quiet man and lived a simple life. He enjoyed working with tractors and machinery and also loved to play Ukrainian music on his C.D. Player. Henry was a much loved man who will be missed.

Henry was predeceased by his mother in 1975, father in 1982 and his wife Annie in 2005. He leaves to cherish his memory his sister: Paula Achtemichuk of Winnipeg, MB, Mary Stucker of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; uncle Jacob (Nettie) Bodnarik; many cousins and his good friends.

The funeral service was held on Friday morning, June 20, 2008 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Daphne Bender of Christ Lutheran Church Rhein, Saskatchewan officiating. The Hymn selections were: "Amazing Grace", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", "Softly And Tenderly", "In the Garden (Randy Travis) and "Weeping Willow Tree" (Zabava Zabava). All those who knew Henry were Honourary Bearers.

The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke Yorkton memorial Gardens with: Lorne Naherney, John, Carol Kosar, Jacob Doroshenko, Howard Bodnarik and Wendell Gnyp serving as Casket Bearers.

Henry's family would like to thank sincerely for sharing in their sorrow. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered. A heartfelt thank you to Carol and John Kosar for being Henry's special friends.

Services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton.

Canora Courier, June 25, 2008 Page 16

OSTOFOROFF: Polly Ostoforoff passed away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on June 10th, 2008 at the age of 86 years.

Polly was born on November 21st, 1921, the eldest daughter of Wasyl and Helen (nee Terichow) Abetkoff. Polly grew upon her parents farm near Devil's Lake School which she attended. On November 4th. 1939, Polly was united in marriage to Peter Ostoforoff and moved to his family farm. Over the years she helped with various farming activities including field work such as cutting grain and stoking the sheaves as well as growing a large garden, milking cows, making butter and cottage cheese, raising chickens, sheep, geese, ducks and turkeys. As the farm did not have electricity and running water until the 1960's she had to cope with the extra tasks of preserving food by canning and drying and carrying water by the pail full from a well. All these chores continued to be a part of daily life on the farm with the eventual arrival of six children and the extra work associated with raising a family.

In her humble and gentle way, Polly did all that had to be done with pride and little complaint. Her family and their needs were always foremost in her life. Visitors to the farm and later in town were always welcome and most were treated to her famous tea and "small lunches" which often included a piece of pie or cake. After moving to Canora in 1990, Polly continued to be active with her garden and her handicrafts. Following her husband Peter's passing in 2005, she reduced the size of her garden but continued to enjoy the prospect of this year's garden until her passing. Polly leaves many memories which will stay in the hearts of many forever.

Polly is lovingly remembered by her five sons: Jack (Louise) of Saskatoon, John (Veronica) of Saskatoon, Walter (Fern) of Canora, Russell (Karen) of Saskatoon and Larry (Brenda) of Canora; her daughter Nydia (Ron) Kosinski of Sherwood Park, AB; nine grandchildren: Micheal (Sharon), Wayne (Cindy), Kevin, David, Tim (Sheri), Andrew, Kyla (Trevor), Chelsy and Tyler; nine great-grandchildren: Ashley, Sean, Nyssa, Dallas. Victoria. Hunter, Jaeda, Gage and Ashtyn and her sister Dorothy Kalmakoff as well as numerous other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband. Peter; her parents: Wasyl and Helen and her sister Alice Padmoroff.

The Memorial Services were held on Monday. June 16th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home. Canora with the Canora Doukhobor Society officiating. Interment of her Cremated Remains followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to a Charity of Donor's choice as tokens of remembrance.