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The Canora Courier

01 April 2009

HOLOBOFF  KYBA  PARKER

Canora Courier, April 1, 2009 Page 15

HOLOBOFF: In loving memory of Lena Holoboff who passed away March 29, 200?.

If you are ever going to love me,

Love me now, while I can know:

The sweet and tender feelings,

Which from true affection flow.

Love me now,

While I am living;

Do not wait until I'm gone,

And then have it chiselled in marble,

Sweet words on ice-cold stone.

If you have tender thoughts of me,

Please tell me now;

If you wait until I am sleeping,

Never to awaken,

There will be death be­tween us,

And I won't hear you then.

So, if you love me, even a little bit,

Let me know it while I am living,

So I can treasure it.

-Sadly missed by son Wayne (Bobbie), son Chris (Teresa), grandsons Colin and Curtis, her family and many friends.

Canora Courier, April 1, 2009 Page 16

KYBA: Mrs. Jean Kyba of Yorkton, beloved wife of Nestor Kyba passed away on the morning of March 9, 2009 at the Yorkton^,. Regional Health Centre with her family by her side. She was 64 years of age.

Jean Debra Kyba was born on August 28, 1944 in Canora, to Victor and Mary (nee Trach) Ostafie. She lived with her parents and brother Ronnie on the family farm near Mazeppa. Jean received her elementary education at Mazeppa School and then graduated from Canora Composite High School in 1963. For about six months following graduation she worked at Robinson's Department Store in Canora. On August 1, 1964. Jean married the love of her life, Nestor Kyba, at the Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church at Dneiper. Together they made their home at the family farm just east of Dneiper. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Debbie in 1966 and David in 1968. Jean and Nestor operated the family farm together, sharing many of the duties. When harvest came, Jean hauled the grain while Nestor combined, and as the years went on, and they had two combines, Jean learned to operate the combine, which she was very proud of. When Jean wasn't busy being a mom and farm wife, she enjoyed sewing - no challenge ever too big - she sewed everything from doll clothes to leather jackets and mukluks. From the time Debbie and David were old enough to be a part of the Dneiper 4-H Club till they left the club, Jean was the leader and chaperone of a trip to Toronto. Jean also was an active member of the Dneiper church and hall, doing everything from cleaning and cooking, to hairdressing on dance nights.

As Jean's needs as an active mom became less, a job opportunity at Chautauqua gardens became available. This transpired into another hobby that she took a lot of pride in - her flower gardens. Throughout her life, Jean enjoyed taking pictures, filling an album a year for each of her children, and often being called upon to be the main photographer at weddings and family reunions. Although travelling was not a high priority in their lives, Jean and Nestor did enjoy a trip to New York with the Knights of Columbus and, looked forward to their fishing trips and trips to Regina to visit Dave. Together, Jean and Nestor always enjoyed socializing with friends and family with a cup of coffee, or a drink and a game of cards.

In 1996, she was granted a long-awaited milestone in her life; she became a Grandma. Her grandchildren quickly became the focus of her life, as was she of theirs. Grandma was always there to support and cheer on her grandchildren in their sports, school concerts, and dance recitals.

On March 9, 2004, Jean successfully underwent a valve replacement surgery followed by a massive stroke, which would unfortunately affect the rest of her life. With Nestor's support and assistance. Jean was able to return to their home at the farm in August. 2004, just in time to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Although Jean had many limitations, she still managed to sew a few things including a quilt for each of her three grandchildren, and found another new talent - picture painting. She also enjoyed her weekly visits to Sarbi and the Day Wellness Centre.

In 2006, due to health reasons. Jean and Nestor moved to Yorkton, even though to Jean the farm was always home. They continued to visit the farm throughout the summers. always hoping to move back.

On the evening of March 5, 2009, Jean entered the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with health issues that were beyond her ability to fight.

Jean is survived by her husband Nestor, mother Mary Ostafie, son David, daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Larry Kitchen, grandsons Brett and Braden, and granddaughter Brielle. In-laws, aunts, uncles and many cousins also survive her. Her father Victor Ostafie, brothers Jimmy and Ronnie, and parents-in-law Stephania and Anthony Kyba predeceased Jean.

Prayers were held on Thursday, March 12th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton. The praying of the rosary preceded. Requiem Divine Liturgy was held on Friday, March 13th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Rev. Boris Kyba, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. Rev. Fr. Vladimir Kolpakov, C.Ss.R. concelebrated. The cross bearers were Braden & Brielle Kitchen. Nicoli Ochitwa was the altar server. The epistle reader was Cornelia Kyba-Bobinski and the responses were led by St. Mary's Parish Choir. David Kyba shared reflections of his mother's life.

The interment took place at Yorkton City Cemetery with David Kyba , Brett Kitchen, Larry Kitchen, Leo Lucash, Peter Uhryn, Ed Shalkowsky, Lawrence Kyba and Norman Makowsky serving as the casket bearers. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!

Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.

Canora Courier, April 1, 2009 Page 17

PARKER: Andy Parker, May 5, 1935 - March 23, 2009. "PA Andy" passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2009, with family and close friends at his side. Andy was born in Naicam and spent time on the family farm with brothers, Earl, Tom, Ernie, and Thomas; sisters, Mary, Edith, and Dorothy; and parents, Jennie and Ernest. Andy married Dorothy Parish in 1959 and moved to

Buchanan in 1962 where he worked, farmed and ran his business. After recovering from a November 1993 automobile accident, he moved to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, where he met some great individuals, including his close friend Lorna. A special thanks to all the Wascana staff for the great care they provided. Andy loved to watch the Blue Jays, and curling, attending Rider games, Craven and the occasional visit to Casino Regina. His smile made the day seem a little brighter.

PA Andy - a beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa to son Dean (Donna), their children, Drew and Dayna of Regina; daughter Sherry (Ken) of Rama, their children, Bryce (Stephanie), Makenna, and Morgan of Yorkton, Lynsay (Ben), and Kashton of Monarch, Alberta, and Stacey of Yorkton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Andy may be made to the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre Unit 3-6.