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The Canora Courier 30 April 2008
Canora Courier, April 30, 2008 Page 16 – In memoriam: DEDIO:
In loving memory and respect for grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary Dedio,
who passed away on April 28, 2002. We
little knew that morning, God
was going to call your name; In
life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It
broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; For
part of us went with you, The
day God called you home. You
left us beautiful memories, Your
love is still our guide; And
although we cannot see you, You
are always at our side. Our
family chain is broken, And
nothing seems the same; But
as God cal Is us one by one, The
chain will link again. -Deeply missed and forever loved by Kyle, Susan, Matthew and Ailey. Canora Courier, April 30, 2008 Page 16 PASLOSKI:
Antonia was born on February 14, 1920 on the homestead farmhouse in Dobrowody,
Sask. near Rama. She was the seventh of eight children of Joseph and Anna (Diakow)
Bugiera. In
1934 schooling was interrupted
after she completed Grade 8 to help on the farm. In 1936 she met her husband
Joe at a social on the farm. They married October 21, 1940. In preparation
for married life, Antonia joined a group of ladies in 1940 in Canora and
successfully took a course on homemaking, proper etiquette and social norms.
This is where she picked up her skills with great cooking and baking. They
moved to Rama in 1941, but lived in Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan between
1941 and 1945. In 1945 they moved back to Rama where Joe began work for Sask
Wheat Pool. Here they raised their seven children and lived for 36 years.
Antonia was actively involved in many aspects of parish and community life in
Rama. Her faith and church were her foundation and she raised her children
with that in mind. She loved music and singing. In
1981, Antonia and Joe moved to Surrey, B.C. and into their home in Cloverdale.
They quickly got involved in church, community and senior groups, their
favourites being lawn bowling and day trips with other seniors. Antonia
especially enjoyed her home, the beautiful garden and flowers. She continued
to cook and bake, make crafts, sew and quilt for bazaars and charities. As
grandchildren came along, she did her share of babysitting and loved it.
Antonia has 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Antonia
and Joe travelled to Lourdes, France with friends in 1991. In 1996 she and
nine family members made a memorable trip to Poland and Ukraine. In 2002,
Antonia moved into a seniors facility due to Alzheimer's. She passed away
peacefully on April 7, 2008 in her 88th year. Antonia
is lovingly remembered by her children, Zita (Bob), Joanne, Gerald, Marilyn
(Pat), Patrick (Cynthia), Joseph and Loretta; grandchildren. Shawn, Tara,
Angel, Kerry, Evan, Dena, Brett, Colin, Preston, Megan and Amanda and their
spouses; great-grandchildren, Teagan, Brielle, Michaela and Jesse; sisters,
Kay and Mary; nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends. Predeceased by her
parents and husband, Joseph; sisters, Caroline and Nettie; brothers, John and
Eddie and grandson, Tim. Funeral prayers and Mass were held April 10 and 11 at the Precious Blood Parish in Cloverdale, Surrey and interment at Garden of Gethsemani. Canora Courier, April 30, 2008 Page 17 CHURSINOFF:
Alex Leonard Chursinoff of the RM of Keys passed away suddenly on April 19th,
2008 at the age of 62 years. Alex
was born in Canora, SK
on March 30th, 1946 to Bill
and Dora (nee Shilloff Chursinoff. Alex was the youngest of four children. He
grew up especially close to his brother Daniel, whose sudden passing at the
age of thirty-four impacted
Alex's future life. He attended school at Spruce Grove and later in Wadena for
Grade 9. Bill, Daniel and Alex farmed together until Bill's passing. Then two
years later, Daniel passed away. Alex continued for a few years on his own,
but eventually rented out his land. Meanwhile, he was left responsible for the
care of his mother until 1997, when she suddenly passed away. He was employed
for quite a few years at Wilfred's until last year when his land was
purchased. Alex really began to slow down as his health had been declining for
the last number of years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Alex
is survived by his sister Verna Moojelski of Coquitlam, B.C., nieces: Sandra
(Greg), Tristin and Tiffany; Stacey; his sister Doris (Lloyd) Kosmanchuk of
Wadena, SK, nieces: Doreen, Pamela (Jason), Jason and Julie; Maxine, Nolan and
Aiden; Angelin (Graham), Garet and Kira; nephew: Cameron (Tammy), Justin, Tia
as well as numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father Bill in 1975;
his brother Daniel in 1978; his mother Dora in 1997 and brother-in-law Jack in
1998. The
Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from the
Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora with his family and friends celebrating
his life. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make
expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart & Stroke
Foundation of Saskatchewan as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). |
