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The Canora Courier 03 June 2009
CONNOLLY FRASER GENOWAY KUZEK LYHKUN
Canora
Courier, June 3, 2009 Page 11 - Invermay
items Personal items of
interest to Invermay & district readers Wayne
Connolly, age 68, died suddenly in a farm accident
on May 8. Wayne was born in Invermay to Leon and Edna Connolly. He attended
Lone Spruce School. Wayne started and ended his career in agriculture. He also worked as a salesman for McGavin's Bread, CocaCola and Bells Dairy. Canora Courier, June 3, 2009 Page 19 FRASER:
Iris Mary Fraser passed
away at the Preeceville Lion's Hostel on March 25th, 2009 at the age of 78
years. Iris was born in Sturgis to Dmetro and Katherine (nee Kinaschuk)
Soltys, on May 6th,1931. As a young girl, Iris attended the 'Old Brick School'
in grades one to eleven about a block from her home. She completed grade
twelve at the Sturgis Composite High School, the first year it opened in 1948.
Following her schooling, Iris attended the Saskatchewan Normal School in 1949
to 1950 graduating with a teachers certificate. Her teaching career began at
Orange Vale School, west of Preeceville, as well as Usherville and Chechow
Schools. She met and married Howard Fraser on May 4th,1951 at Preeceville
United Church. In 1960, Iris began teaching at the Sturgis Elementary School
for twenty-seven years retiring in 1987. Together they lived in Flin Flon, MB
and Calgary before returning to Sturgis, SK. Iris became involved in the
Sturgis Read Club as treasurer for ten years and helped compile the Sturgis
History Book as secretary. Iris and Howard enjoyed travelling and took many
trips and bus tours in Canada and the United States. Iris, however, thoroughly
enjoyed small town living and resided in Sturgis until her passing. She will
be dearly loved and missed by her family and many friends. Iris
is predeceased by her parents, her brothers Terry and John Soltys and sister
Stefania Forster. Iris is lovingly remembered by her husband Howard, her son
Alan (Barbara) of Prince Albert, SK., her daughter Janice (Greg) Beatty of
Sturgis, SK., one sister, Patricia (Richard) Coderre of Regina, SK.,
sisters-in-law Marie, Gladys and Ruby brothers-in law, Harold and Ken, five
grandchildren, James (Rheann), Andrea (Marty), Jason, Megan, and Garrett
(Tracy) and their children, Iris' great-grandchildren, Cailyn and Rhyan, as
well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 from the Grace United Church in Sturgis, with Rev. Miles Russell officiating. Interment followed in Sturgis Community Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to Grace United Church, or to the Canadian Cancer Society as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora, (563-5671). Canora Courier, June 3, 2009 Page 20 LYHKUN:
Peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2009, with his family by his side, Ormy
Edward Lyhkun, passed away at the age of 7l years. His pain has ended, and
ours begins as we move on without him in our daily lives. Ormy
was born on September 3, 1937 to Dolly (Ewaniuk) and William Lyhkun, at his
family homestead near Canora, SK where he completed his education and helped
on the farm. He grew up learning the value of hard work which he carried into
all areas throughout his life. During
his young adult life he moved to B.C. to experience new adventures. Through
family members, he learned of the thriving job opportunities in Red Lake. He
was employed with Campbell Red Lake Gold Mines (Placer Dome) for 42 years
working as an underground Miner, Shift Boss and retired as a Hoistman. After
his retirement he went back on contract work until he retired for good to
pursue a new career in playing with his new grandson. Ormy was often teased
that even though he was a miner, he was still a "stubble jumper" as
he spent a good part of his summers back on the farm doing what he truly
enjoyed. Ormy
met Marlene and they were married in 1959. Soon they were blessed with two
children, a daughter Lynette and then a son Darren, whom they raised in the
Red Lake area. Although Ormy and Marlene separated many years ago, they
remained friends with her being his caregiver during his illness. As their
children, this was a true gift to see them caring for each other during such
adversity. Ormy was a quiet man, often known as a hardworking man. He loved to
be busy, and no job was too hard. Ormy loved to fish, and last summer was
"shown up" by his grandson, who caught 5 fish on his kiddie rod,
while "Grandpa" got none. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, snow
machining (which he enjoyed for the last time in March with his son), and most
outdoor work. Many people and a certain horse enjoyed his scrumptious ginger
snap cookies that he baked. He liked to cook making perogies, roasts, chilli
and his special cider. Ormy had sharp sense of humor with a skill of making
bad jokes seem funny. Whether people knew Ormy or not, many recognized him as
the man who always walked the little Beagle dog along the highway, summer or
winter. He contributed his extra time to helping around the church with odd
jobs. Ormy enjoyed traveling, although he often said he did not do enough of
it. His dream was to travel to Alaska, which he intended to do this summer. We
know that he can now travel the world and see all that he wanted to see. He is
survived by his wife Marlene, children Lynette (Mike) Durand of Red Lake ON,
Darren (Came) Lyhkun of Creighton SK, and his grandson Braxten Durand. As
well, he has 2 sisters, Victoria (Paul) Bilous of Roblin, MB, Violet
(Lawrence) Toffan of Canora, SK, and a brother Eugene of Hinton, AB. He was
predeceased by his mother Dolly (2008), father William (1975), and brother
John (2000). He has many surviving cousins, nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A Funeral Mass was held at St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church on Monday June 1st, 2009 at 11:00 am with Father Moses Nwosu officiating. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through HEROLD FUNERAL HOME LTD. "THE RED LAKE CHAPEL" P.O. BOX 237, RED LAKE, ON POV 2M0. Canora Courier, June 3, 2009 Page 20 KUZEK:
George Kuzek of Canora, beloved husband of Sophie, passed away at the Canora
Hospital on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 at the age of 89 years. George was born
April 7th, 1920, in the Theodore District to Sam and Marie (nee Lopaschuk)
Kuzek. He received his schooling at Chernovetz School north of Theodore.
George worked as a farm labourer until he was called to the army, where he was
conscripted to the Canadian Provost Corp in 1942. He served in England as a
Military Policeman until his discharge in 1946. When he returned from the war
he was a farm labourer for the Harper family outside of Regina until he became
employed as a Cat operator for the RM of Insinger. George married Sophie
Holowatuik on May 31, l953. In 1954 he began working for the RM of Good Lake.
George and Sophie had six children. They
moved to Canora in 1972 and in 1979, for health reasons, George retired from
the RM of Good Lake. In his retirement he enjoyed many trips to Reno, and in
the winters visited their children and grandchildren in BC. Summers were spent
gardening and fishing with Sophie. George was famous for growing garlic and
making garlic braids, as well as growing huge onions and vegetables. George
enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many
afternoons and evenings on Sundays and Holidays were spent playing cards
(cribbage, canasta, penny rummy and kaiser). Each night before he went to bed
he had a "malinkay lunch" (little lunch), and on Sunday, before he
left us forever, he had his "malinkay lunch" - soup and ice cream. George
was predeceased by his parents, brothers: Bill, Nick, John, Metro and Peter,
his sisters: Katie Kuzek, Eva Stewart and Rose Kautzman . He is survived by
his wife, Sophie, three sons: Carl (Karen) of Vancouver BC, Brian (Connie) of
Coquitlam BC, and Wayne (Corinne) of Surrey BC, three daughters: Rose (Allan)
Pozniak of Rama SK, Donna (Bill) Pitts of Moose Jaw SK and Karen (Mike)
Stroomer of Mission BC, brother Steve (Vera) of Crooked Lake SK, two sisters:
Doris Lukiniuk of Canora SK and Elsie Rogers of Vancouver BC, a sister-in-law
Pat Kuzek of Canora SK, nine grandchildren: Michael and Ashley Kuzek, Allan
Jr. (Heather) Pozniak, Heather (Chris) Pshyk, Ryan and Kyle Kuzek, Rebecca and
Matthew Kuzek and William Pitts, and three great-grandchildren: Xander
Pozniak, Chloe Pshyk and Peyton Pozniak. Prayer Service was held on Thursday, May 28th. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, May 29th. Both services were held at the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora, with Very Rev. Fr. Mel Slashinsky officiating. Interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery, north of Theodore SK. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Palliative Care Unit or to the Riverside Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671). Canora Courier, June 3, 2009 Page 20 IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDMUND GENOWAY - JUNE 5TH (1926- 2006) Remembering
you is easy, We
do it every day; But
missing you is a heartache, That
never goes away. We
think of you in silence, No
eyes can see us weep; Many
silent tears are shed, When
others are asleep. Our
lives go on without you, But
nothing is the same; We
always hide the heartache, When
someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent
are the tears that fall; Living
our lives without you, Is
the hardest part of all. Love Elsie and family |
