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The Canora Courier

08 July 2009

BODNARCHUK  CHEREWYK  DEMCHUK  KOSAR  TYTULA  YARECHEWSKI

YAWORSKI

Canora Courier, July 8, 2009 Page 14

YARECHEWSKI: In loving memory of Edward who passed away July 6, 1995.

We think of you in silence,

We often speak your name;

But all we have are memories,

And your picture in a frame.

Your resting place we visit,

And put flowers there with care;

But no one knows our heartache,

When we turn and leave you there.

-Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Angie, Lorelei, Colleen and their families.

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TYTULA: Hartley Michael Tytula, March 6,1953-July 3, 2006.

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

Gone but not forgotten,

In our hearts and thoughts forever.

-Eva, Hartley Jr. and family, Lance and family, Mom, Gus, Susan, Myles and family.

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YAWORSKI: In memoriam of Helen Yaworski, July 8, 2008.

You were a precious gift from God above,

So much beauty, grace and love;

You touched our hearts in so many ways,

Your smile so bright even on the bad days.

You heard God's whisper calling you home,

You didn't want to go and leave us alone;

You loved us so much, you held on tight,

Till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight.

So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.

Memories that fill our hearts today mean more than words can ever say. We miss you mom, grandma and great-grandma.

-Lovingly remembered by Alvin and Karen Yaworski, Suzanne and Daryn, Meagan and Madison, Sheldon, Miranda and Chad, Tanya, Janelle and Breanne.

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KOSAR, Emil: In loving memory of our dad and gido, Emil, who passed away on July 10, 2000.

Time passes, memories stay,

Quietly remembered everyday;

Time takes away the edge of grief,

But memory turns back every leaf.

-Missed by children: Michelle, Milton, Morley; grandchildren, Chris, Caitlin, Amy, Kian.

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BODNARCHUK: Sonja Therese Bodnarchuk passed away on Thursday, June 25th, 2009, at the Regina Pasqua Hospital, at the age of 71 years.

Sonja was born on March 16th, 1938 at Kamsack, SK., to parents Frank and Lena Tysowski. She grew up on the , family farm near Verigin, SK. She attended elementary schools at Linden Valley and Whitesand School and High School at Kamsack Collegiate Institute. After graduating from High School in 1956, Sonja enrolled in a six-week summer teacher training course in Winnipeg and taught one year at Royston School, near Russell MB. She returned to Manitoba Teacher's College in Winnipeg and later completed her teacher training at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. The following year she taught at Tolstoi School, north of Verigin, SK.

On July 4th, 1959, Sonja married Michael Bodnarchuk at the St. Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Kamsack, and settled in Canora, where she taught at the Canora Senior Elementary School until her retirement in 1992. Sonja was very community minded as evidenced by her participation in many community organizations. She gave of her time freely and unselfishly to such organizations as the Gateway Lodge Auxiliary, Town Recreation Board, Arts Council, Ukrainian Heritage Museum and the Canora Branch of Ukrainian Canadian Congress. While teaching she was active in the Canora Teacher's Association serving on various executive and committee positions. Children were the light of her life.

As a teacher of 35 years, she often spoke of the children she taught as "my children". She was also concerned about the children in Third World countries, and it wasn't unusual for her to sponsor poor children in Africa and in Ukraine. Sonja was extremely devoted to her church. She was an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. She loved singing in the church choir and at one time continued her special relationship with children by teaching Catechism. She put her faith into practice by accepting executive and committee positions in the Canora Branch of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada. She loved her family dearly. She drew energy from their love. She took care of her mother in her home and later at the Canora Gateway Lodge visiting, feeding and keeping her company.

Sonja was predeceased by her husband Michael, mother and father, Frank and Lena Tysowski. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Ed (Natalie) Tysowski of Calgary, AB; her sister Jeannette (Louis) Deptuch of Battleford, SK; Uncle Ernest (Jean) Homeniuk of Regina, Aunts Pat Homeniuk of Saskatoon and Ann Homeniuk of Regina; brothers-in-law Bill (Iris) Bodnarchuk and Paul (Florence) Bodnarchuk of Canora, SK; many cousins, nieces, nephews and great -nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a community he loved, a community filled with people she loved, and who in turn loved her, as a teacher, a neighbour, a fellow parishioner, and a friend.

The Prayer Service was held oil Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009. Both were held at the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Canora, with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment followed at the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements had been entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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CHEREWYK: Katherine Cherewyk of Canora, SK, passed away on Friday, June 26th, 2009 at the Canora Hospital at the age of 98 years.

Katherine was born in Arabella, S K on July 26th,1910. to George and Anne (nee Burtiniak) Olenick, who emigrated from Ukraine in 1896. She attended Arabella School. where she learned, and still remembered how to make origami boxes.

teapots and animals out of fine paper, which was a delight for her grandchildren to watch and learn the craft. She was the second youngest of six children; Helen, Mary, William, Metro and Mike. On November 21st,1929 Katherine married Mike J. Cherewyk of Norquay. They lived at Fort Pelly for the first year, and then purchased land three miles south west of Swan Plain. They endured many hardships in the early years, clearing land in order to prosper. Together Mike and Katherine had three children; Anne, Metro and Steve. In 1946 the land in Swan Plain was sold and new land was purchased near Norquay and they continued to farm until 1959, when they retired and moved to Canora.

In each community where they lived they were active members within the Ukrainian Catholic Church. On January 14th, 1963 her husband Mike, passed away. Alone now, Katherine depended highly on the loving support of family and friends. She joined the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League in Canora and was involved in church activities. She took great pride in her Ukrainian Embroidery and sewing of beautiful blouses, Ukrainian dolls, shirts, ties, tablecloths, and runners, including the Church Altar linens and banners used today - it was her wish that we all should preserve our language and traditions, thus honouring our pioneers.

Katherine loved her garden and was the recipient of the "Canora In Bloom" award. A summer visit would include a tour of her vegetable and flower garden, her favourites being the roses and lilies. Baking Kolachi, "Baba's doughnuts", lemon pies and other dishes were her passions, known to her family as "5th Avenue Bakery". She loved her family dearly. She cherished her travels with them in Canada and the United States. She particularly looked forward to the frequent telephone calls and visits from her family. Lastly, Baba attended church regularly. Her faith was important to her. She prayed daily and was grateful for all the blessings. She liked a little fun and that was having a game of "hola" - a good Ukrainian card game.

Katherine was predeceased by her parents in 1950, her husband in 1963, her sister Helen Kowch in 1976, brother Metro in 1981, sister Mary Perepeluk in 1986, brother Mike in 1993, and brother William in 1996. She is survived by her children: Anne (Ihor) Chorneyko of Dundas ON, Metro (Audrey) Cherewyk of Norquay SK, and Steve (Sylvia) Cherewyk of Calgary, AB. Katherine is lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: David (Jill). Kathy (Michael), John, Roman (Laura), Jack (Donna), Garry (Lenora), Karen (Barry), Myrna (Erwin), Michael (Jackie), Sheri-Anne (Steve) and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, June 30th 2009, at the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 1st 2009 at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Auxiliary Palliative Care as tokens of remembrance. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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DEMCHUK: It is with great sadness the family of Anton (Tony) Demchuk announces his sudden passing on June 27, 2009 at the age of 76 years in the Canora Hospital.

Tony was born on July 20, 1932 to Frank and Maria (nee Yakiwchuk) Demchuk in the Canora District. He attended school in Dnister and completed high school at the Yorkton Collegiate. On July 22, 1957 he married Victoria Prokopetz and they resided on the family farm at Canora, remaining an active farmer until his passing. In the early years, Tony worked for CN Rail and then as a Heavy Duty Mechanic at Englo Farm Equipment (Maple Farm Equip.) in Canora. He started driving school bus in 1964 and over his 35 years of driving, he delivered countless community children, sometimes two generations of the same family, safely to school and home.

Tony was an active member of the Canora Wildlife Federation for many years and served as past President. In 1992, he was elected as a Councillor for the RM of Good Lake and remained so for 17 years, as well as Representative in the area for Conservation and Development for 25 years. In past years he enjoyed curling, snowmobiling, going to dances at Sunnyside and hunting. He was a proud farmer and held his John Deere tractors close to his heart. Tony loved to socialize with friends and neighbours, and whether at a shishliki BBQ over an open fire, or discussing the crops and weather at the edge of the field, he brought laughter and smiles to everyone's face. He spent lots of time taking his favourite little buddy, his dog "Charlie", for rides in his truck.

Tony was predeceased by his parents Frank and Maria and numerous friends. He is survived by his wife Vicky; his son Ken (Colleen) of Canora; his daughter Darlene (Byron) of Calgary, AB; granddaughters Christine (Kevin) Baluk of Edmonton, AB and Alicia Demchuk of Red Deer, AB; great-granddaughter Addison Baluk of Edmonton, AB; two sisters: Anne (Metro) Shkwarchuk of Springside, SK and Lena Chornomydz of Yorkton, SK and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all.