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The Canora Courier

17 June 2009

DOROSH  FULAWKA  PYLYPCHUK

Canora Courier, June 17, 2009 Page 20

DOROSH: In loving memory of our brothers: Jim, June 7, 2006; Eugene, June 23,2007.

Our lives go on without you.

But nothing is the same;

We have to hide our heartaches,

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you,

Silent the tears that fall;

Living our lives without you,

Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us,

Your heart was kind and true;

And when we needed someone,

We could always count on you.

The special years will not return,

When we were all together;

But with the love within our hearts,

You will walk with us forever.

-Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by sisters, Margie, Bernice, Beverley and families.

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PYLYPCHUK: Peter Pylypchuk passed away at the Canora Hospital on June 5th, 2009 at the age of 93 years.

He was born to Magdelina (Woloschuk) and Andrew Pylypchuk, the second of six surviving children, on January 22, 1916 on the family homestead north of Mikado. He attended Verdant Valley School (SD#233). Even though his parents felt education was very important and

Peter was a bright student, he was forced to quit school in grade 9 when his father became terminally ill. For the next fifteen years, Peter put his own life on hold in order to help his mother farm and raise her young family. On April 16, 1947, he married Jean Korolchuk of Clair, SK. They farmed north of Mikado. They first rented, and then in 1951, purchased their own farm. Peter served on the School Board as a Trustee, Chairman and as Secretary. He also served on the Wheat Pool Committee. Being a mixed farmer, Peter was a jack of all trades. In his semi-retirement years, he particularly enjoyed doing finishing carpentry and other woodworking projects. A number of homes in Canora and all his children's homes have kitchen cupboards and china cabinets built by him. Peter did a lot of general knowledge reading during his winters and retirement years until eyesight became a problem. He was a walking encyclopedia who particularly enjoyed studying geography. He was a sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed watching baseball. Fishing and doing crossword puzzles were another joy.

In 1964, they moved into Canora for 5 years until their children finished high school, when they moved back to the farm. During the early 1970s, they spent 2 winters working in Vancouver where they enjoyed the city life. In 1987, they permanently moved to Canora and later sold their farm. While health still permitted, they very much enjoyed traveling in their retirement years. They traveled throughout Canada. The highlights of their travels were trips to Fiji, Hawaii, Cuba, Florida, Expo 86 in Vancouver, and Cancun, Mexico. They raised 3 children: Gail (James) Thauberger (Regina); Ron (Margo) Pylypchuk (Thunder Bay, ON); Donna (Kenneth) Barrie (Calgary, AB). They have seven grandchildren: Dr. Devin (Jennifer) Thauberger (Louisville, KY); Dr. Lynndy (Carla) Thauberger (San Antonio, TX); Sean, Aaron and Alicia Barrie (Calgary, AB); Craig and Brad Pylypchuk (Thunder Bay, ON); and two great granddaughters, Jaiya and Keira Thauberger. Predeceased by his parents Andrew (1934) and Magdalena (1986), sister Annie Shiposh (1947), brothers Bill (1986), Joe (1996), Sam (2006) and 2 brothers in infancy, Stephen and Nicholas. Peter is survived by his wife Jean and their children, his sister Mary (Mackisey) Wingerek and sisters-in-law Haffia Karach (Quill Lake, SK), Pat Hawryluk (Salmon Arm, BC), and Mary Korolchuk (Wadena, SK) and numerous nephews and nieces throughout Canada and the United States.

Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations in memory of Peter to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora. (563-5671).

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FULAWKA: Steve was born in 1924 to Frank and Annie (Wolanski) Fulawka in Dobrowody area northeast of Rama, the oldest of four children. He attended Olasha School. He married Stella Sliwa in 1952 at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church. They worked together on the family farm, raising their six children. In 1965, illness took over his health. however they continued to farm for

the next 15 years. In 1979 the family left the farm life behind and moved to Yorkton. In 2007, due to his deteriorating health. Steve moved into the Yorkton & District Nursing Home.

In Steve's earlier years, he enjoyed playing softball on Sunday afternoons after Church and at sports days in the surrounding towns. Steve especially enjoyed music. He sang in the church choir, went Christmas carolling and played the trombone in the community band. When he was five, he received his first violin from the Eaton's catalogue and loved to play the violin throughout his life. He also loved dancing and was a formidable Kaiser opponent and an exuberant winner.

His Catholic faith was an important part of Steve's daily life. Steve's faith in God, his devotion to Mary and his desire for the Eucharist was evident. He always loved being surrounded by his family and he especially treasured his grandchildren, their visits and everything they did. Steve will be remembered for his kind, quiet manner, for his strong faith in God and for the pain he endured, always without complaint. He carried his cross with patience and was a blessing to those around him.

He was predeceased by his father Frank, his mother Annie, and his sister Polly. He leaves to mourn his wife, Stella; daughters, Zita (Neale), Katie, Rob, Stephen; Loretta and Adam; sons, James; Patrick (Michelle), Deidre, Parker; Mervin (Tammy), Alicia, Tara, Aaron; Rudy (Vickie), Danielle, Erica, Emma; sisters, Mary Matsalla and Helen Fulawka; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The Vigil was held on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Ernie Bobowski and Gabrielle Hamilton serving as the Lay Presiders. The pianist, Lorraine Lysak and violinist, Sandra Archer, led the congregation and members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns, "Holy Mary: Gentle Woman", "Psalm 138", "Lord You Have Come" and "O Paradise". The Cantor was Diana Hornung and the Reader was Tara Babish.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, June 8, 2009 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Father Thomas Nguyen as the Celebrant assisted by Father Andrew Pawlowicz and Father Anthony Mary Ibeazor. The pianist, Lorraine Lysak, led the congregation and members of the parish choir in the singing of the hymns, "Christ Be Our Light", "Psalm 62", "The Lord Is My Shepherd", "Be Not Afraid", "Song of the Angels" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" as well as a polish hymn entitled, "Serdeczna Matka". Also assisting the in the service were the alter servers, Gilbert Kryski and Joe Swedja; violinist, Sandra Archer; Cross Bearer; Aaron Fulawka, Readers, Danielle Fulawka and Erica Fulawka; Intercessions, Stephen Johannesson and the Gift Bearers, Alicia Babish, Deidre Fulawka, Emma Fulawka and Parker Fulawka. The interment followed in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Garden of Gethsemane, with James Fulawka, Patrick Fulawka, Mervin Fulawka, Rudy Fulawka, Neale Johannesson and Adam Fulawka serving as the casket bearers.