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The Canora Courier

28 May 2008

DYMTRASH  MARINOVICH  MAXIMIUK  SHEWCHUK  TAYLOR  YEREMA

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 14 – In memoriam

TAYLOR, Marjorie: May 7,2004.

To Love a Mom

To part is the greatest trial to a human heart.

Years of striving, little of play, loving, giving the whole of the way.

A cherished smile,

A heart of gold.

To the dearest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,

The world could hold. Happy memories, fond and true,

From us who thought the world of you.

Beautiful memories are treasured ever,

Of happy days when we were together.

With aching hearts, we whisper low,

God bless you mom, we'll miss you so.

Father in heaven, hear our prayer,

Guard our mother with tender care.

Be a good shepherd, don't leave her alone,

Love her as we loved her when she was here at home.

-Lovingly remembered and always in our hearts, your family.

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 15

MAXIMIUK: Steve Maximiuk. formerly of Buchanan, passed away at the Canora Hospital on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at the age of 93 years.

Steve was born on the family farm in the Dobronowitz district to Onufrey (Frank) and Annie (nee Madisky) Maximiuk on December 14th, 1914. Steve lived most of his adult life in Buchanan, SK. He worked in the Buchanan Flour Mill for a few years until it closed. Steve then began working as a mechanic and held this occupation for the remainder of his working life. He became a resident of the Invermay Health Centre in October of 2005. Steve received excellent care from the nursing home staff. He loved chocolates and was able to convince the staff to give him a chocolate every day before breakfast. Steve remained a resident of the Health Centre until his passing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Steve is lovingly remembered by his two daughters: Marie (Garry) Kupchinski of Buchanan, SK and Shirley Maximiuk of Regina, SK; his three sons: Russell (Rachel) of Prince Albert, SK, John of Buchanan, SK and Garry (Susan) of Cache Creek, BC; his brother: Peter (Mary) Maximiuk of Kitimat, BC; his sister: Helen Petrie of Napa, California; his six grandchildren: Garry Jr.. (Melanie) Kupchinski of St. Brieux, SK, Greg Kupchinski of Prince Albert, SK, Desiree (John) Bowes of Toronto. ON, Sandie Maximiuk of Cache Creek, BC, Sara Maximiuk of Saskatoon, SK and Jaclyn Maximiuk of Regina, SK; his four great-grandchildren: Danielle (Kyle Galambus) Erickson, and Whitney, Shane and Rebecca Kupchinski, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara (Vera); his daughter Brenda and son Stephen; his parents Onufrey and Ann Maximiuk; his sister Mary Dariechuk and his three brothers: Metro, Mike and George Maximiuk.

The Prayer Service was held on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., both from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rae officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Descent of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Buchanan or to the Invermay Health Centre as tokens of remembrance.

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

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 15

YEREMA: On May 21st, 2008 at the age of 67, Isabelle passed away in her home after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side.

Isabelle was born in Canora, SK on March 21st, 1941. She was the 12th child of Anton and Suzanne (nee Fulawka) Novakowski. Her first years of school were in Glencoe, Ontario where her family had moved to in 1946. Upon returning to Saskatchewan in 1949, she attended Badgerdale School north of Tiny. In 1956 she attended Yorkton Collegiate Institute. in 1959 she married Peter Yerema in Preeceville, SK. They lived on the farm SW of Buchanan from 1959 to 1976 at which time they moved to Yorkton. Isabelle and Peter longed for children of their own and resulted in the adoption of their 1st son Adrian in 1970. Leigh Ann soon joined the growing Yerema family. In 1977 a miracle happened and Trevor was born.

Throughout the years Isabelle worked in Edmonton at the Employment Insurance office and later in Yorkton with Sherman's Drug Mart. She spent many years employed with the Yorkton Regional Health Center and then at the Yorkton Nursing Home while raising her family. Isabelle belonged to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canora. She loved Ukrainian traditions, especially the Easter season. Isabelle loved spending time at their cottage at Burgis Beach and cooking for all who came to visit, never letting anyone go home hungry. She enjoyed fishing and seemed she was always the first to catch a fish. Because of Isabelle's cooking. organizational skills and generosity, many family reunions were held at their cottage under her capable leadership. The family will forever be grateful for the memories you leave behind.

Isabelle was predeceased by her mother and father, Anton and Suzanne (nee Fulawka) Novakowski, her brothers: Walter and Steve Novakowski, her sisters: Josephine MacEachern and Alena Trach. Isabelle leaves behind her loving husband of 48 years Peter; her children Adrian and wife Corry Yerema, Leigh and husband Joel Shier, Trevor and wife Vered Yerema. Grandchildren: Kayde, Josh, Erin, and Spencer; her brothers: Louie, Chester (Ann), Marion (Vicky); her sisters: Stella (John) Weizer, Ann Huziak, Elsie Adamiak, Verna (Bill) Diduck, Bonnie (Ben) Marchinkow, and many nieces and nephews.

The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Canora. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society as tokens of remembrance.

Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME. Canora.

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 16

SHEWCHUK: It is with deep sadness that we announce our loss of an incredibly loving and beautiful woman. Jessie Shewchuk held her daughter's hand as she peacefully passed from this earth into the loving arms of God. She died at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Austin, Texas on May 16th, 2008, two days before her 101st birthday.

What does one say about a woman who's life spanned 101 years. Her life was about courage and gentle strength. Born in Muchawka, Ukraine on May 19th, 1907, she was only two weeks old when her parents, Sam and Anna (Pysemny) Trembach, endured the 6-week boat ride to Canada. She survived the 1918 flu while others around her were dying. She was nineteen and six months pregnant when she contracted chicken pox which rendered her helpless and bedridden for six weeks. Her first-born son (John) contracted the pox and died two weeks after birth. She endured three major surgeries and several bouts of end-stage kidney disease, only to bounce back with determination and the will to live. She witnessed the passing of her parents, a sister (Dora Gogol), another son, Walter and her husband William.

Her life was about faith. She believed in God and knew that we had to endure all things both good and bad. She was an active member of the Antoniwka parish one of the first pioneers who helped to establish and maintain the church. She earned her 50-year pin for service with the U.C.W.L. of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora. But she was never interested in receiving praise or accolades. She did what she did because she believed that we're on this earth to serve others our families, our church, our community and she did this with humility. Her life and her work were a constant prayer and she was solid in her faith.

Her life was about unconditional love and self-sacrifice to her daughter: Marian (Chris) Evoniuk; her daughter-in-law Marge Shewchuk; her grandchildren: Daryl (Denise) Shewchuk, Deryck (Lorri) Shewchuk, Lydia (Darren) Shewchuk; her great-grandchildren: Austin Shewchuk, Danielle and Dvonne Shewchuk, and Derek Noble; her brothers and sisters: John (Anne) Trembach, Joe Trembach, Pauline Guspodaryk and Jenny Hydamaka, and to all who knew her. Her love was evident by her tender smile, soft words of wisdom and warm hugs. And who could forget her homemade buns, cinnamon rolls, donuts, hand­made knitting and quilts, her garden and every holiday at her place.

Her life was about stories, humour and perseverance. She had a gift for embellishing funny situations and then ending them with Ukrainian one-liners. Her memory and mind were amazing; two weeks prior to her death, she recited a nine paragraph poem that she heard only one time on her wedding day. The stories of her pioneer life from oxen to horses, to buggies, then to vehicles and airplanes; from working day-to-day without electricity or running water or indoor plumbing, fascinated all who heard them. Her work was tedious from sun-up to sun-down. She used the gifts God gave her her hands, her mind and her heart and she did it all without complaining. The extent of her education was Grade 6 at Brena School but she spoke English, Ukrainian, some Polish and Russian. She was an eloquent speaker with clear wisdom and when she spoke, she had a captured audience. She was an excellent judge of character and a quick learner, no matter what her age was. She was about forgiveness and understanding and she lived and died with dignity. She was dearly loved and will be painfully missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. And from all her new found friends in Texas, they wish a fond farewell to their beloved "Miss Jessie".

The Prayer Service was held on Friday, May 23rd, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 from Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac, Celebrant. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to Hospice Austin in Austin, Texas as tokens of remembrance.

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

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 16

MARINOVICH: Annie Marinovich of Canora passed away peacefully at the Canora Hospital on May 20th, 2008 at the age of 90 years.

Annie was born on April 22nd, 1918 in Hazel Dell, SK to Joe and Dora (nee Kohanski) Madarash. As a young girl, Annie attended the Spruce Grove School while helping on her parents farm near Hyas, SK. Following her schooling, she began working in Arran, SK candleing eggs. In 1945, Annie relocated to Canora where she began working in a 5 & 10 cent store as a sales clerk, then she worked at Frank's Department Store. She also worked at Hancheroffs Hardware also a sales clerk. Annie was united in marriage to Steve Marinovich on November 16th, 1947 in Canora. Later began working at the Canora Union Hospital in housekeeping where she worked for fourteen years. Annie retired in 1961 and began taking care of her aging parents. She loved to embroider and garden, especially flowers, as she was a member of the Horticultural Society. Annie was also a member of the U.C.W.L. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church for numerous years. Annie was a gentle, caring, selfless and hard working woman who devoted her life to helping others and she will be dearly missed by all.

Annie is survived by: her niece Joyce Westerberg and her family: Lyndon (Jacqueline) Westerberg and their children: Christian, Julia and Ryan; Kent (Mahnaz) Westerberg; Kirsten (Ted) Kennedy and their children: Hannah, Nicholas and Caroline and Eric (Karey) Westerberg. She was predeceased by her parents: Joe and Dora Madarash; her sister and brother-in-law: Jessie and Nick Kuziak.

The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment 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.

Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

Canora Courier, May 28, 2008 Page 16 – In memoriam:

DMYTRASH: Betty, April 25, 2006  Steve, October 28, 2006

Dear Mom and Dad, Baba and Gigi, Grandpa and Grandma...

They say God has a plan,

When he takes a loved one away

God turned our lives upside down,

We know you fought so hard to stay.

God looked at your tired faces, and took you home to his place.

We wish for you to come home,

But we know you are high above, looking down on us with love.

We miss you, we love you and we want you back, but we know you will be at those gates leaving them wide open for us.

God must have had the best plan because he took away the very best.

In our hearts we keep a special place for you and try our best to live as you would want us to.

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and speak of you and shed a silent tear.