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The Canora Courier

26 August 2009

BARON  BREZINSKI  HERMAN  MATECHUK

Canora Courier, August 26, 2009 Page 17

BARON: Josephine, 1912 - August 31, 2006 and Steve, 1907-1972.

The world may change from year to year,

And friends from day to day;

But never will the ones we loved,

From our memory pass away.

- Love Virginia; Pam, Joel and Noah.

Canora Courier, August 26, 2009 Page 19

BREZINSKI: Tina (Antonia) passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Care Centre in Saskatoon on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at the age of 87 years.

Tina was born on May 15, 1922 to Mike and Mary (Matsalla) Obodiak. Tina attended Crooked Hill Creek School. After completing her grade ten, she went to work in Saskatoon at the National System of Baking and later at Kowbel's Drugs in Canora. On August 10, 1946 Tina (Antonia) married Frank Brezinski. They lived on their farm near Buchanan until 1976. In the fall of 1976 Tina and Frank moved to Canora to care for her aging mother. Later Tina took on many jobs in Canora - painting houses and janitorial work for SaskTel, CN, and the CIBC. In January 2005 Frank & Tina moved to Saskatoon to the Franklin Retirement community. In April 2008 Tina (due to failing health) moved to Sunnyside Care Centre. Tina was a member of St. Ann's Ladies Altar Society in Buchanan, and later St. Joseph's Catholic Women's League of which she was a life time member. Tina enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, curling, bingo and bowling. She liked decorating her home and yard for holidays. Tina made sure you didn't leave her place without something to eat. Her grandchildren enjoyed her perogies and chicken noodle soup. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Tina is survived by her children Lorne (Barb) Brezinski of Buchanan, Leona (Chester) Kowalchuk of Sturgis, Livia (Carl) Collier of Wasa, B.C., Linda (Nick) Nicolichuk and Lily Ann (Lyle) Grieman of Saskatoon. Tina will be missed by her grandchildren Blair and Michael Nicolichuk, Michelle (Ryan) Brown, Shawn, Sheldon and Evan Grieman, Collin (Liberty) Kowalchuk, Crystal (Jason) Trapp, Darryl and Darcy Brezinski of Saskatoon, Shona (Keith) Madsen of Yorkton, Laurissa Kowalchuk of Sturgis and Amanda Kowalchuk of Brooks, AB. Tina had six great-grandchildren Hailey and Ally Madsen, Brooklyn and Brodie Trapp, Cooper Brown, and Azizza Kowalchuk. Tina will be sadly missed by her brother Steve (Elsie) Obodiak, sisters-in- law Helen Obodiak, Anne Brezinski, Isabelle Gratton, Olive (Orest) Zaleschuk and Halaria (Julian) Stelmaschuk and numerous nieces and nephews. Tina was predeceased by her husband Frank, her parents Mike and Mary Obodiak, her brother John Obodiak, her grandson Jason Nicolichuk, Frank's parents Mike and Berna (Fullawka) Brezinski, Frank's brother Louis, his sister Caroline Chicilo, his brothers in law Tony Chicilo and Graydon Gratton.

Vigil of Prayer for Tina were held at Leson's Funeral Home Canora on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 and Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, August 24th, 2009 at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Canora. Rite of Committal took place at Canora Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Leson's Funeral Home, Canora.

Canora Courier, August 26, 2009 Page 19

MATECHUK: Nick Matechuk of Rhein, SK passed away on Sunday, August 16th 2009 at the Regina General Hospital at 77 years of age.

Nick was born December 12, 1931 on his grandmother's homestead in the Stornoway district. He was the eldest son of William and Lena Matechuk (nee Achtymichuk). Nick was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting was his passion, a tradition that he passed on to his family. He looked forward to his annual fall migration to the woods with his close friends and family. He loved "ski-dooing", quadding, driving his Argo, canoeing and in recent years ice fishing. Another established tradition he passed on to his children and grandchildren was his colourful vocabulary. Although he was a mechanic by trade, farming was always in his blood.

His recent years were spent farming with Barry Elchuk. Dad worked hard all of his life and did it all for his children. He was fortunate that in the last several years, he didn't have to work as hard and could enjoy spending time with his family, friends and the most special people in his life, his grandchildren. He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments and always helped encourage them to achieve their goals. He loved and treated each of his children equally. Grandpa `Fat Cat' never missed a birthday, concert, baptism, graduation or event. He attended everything that he could that involved his grandchildren; from hockey games in Saskatoon to swimming and skating in Canora, from crossing the Confederation Bridge to having lunch at the Rhein Hotel (a much enjoyed tradition with all of his family).

Nick was predeceased by his parents William and Lena. He is survived by his children: Nelson (Deb), Sherry (Len Magnusson), Neat (Lana), Kim (Gerald Shymko), Shannon (Lara), and Travis; his `Fat Cat' grandchildren: Morgan, Tyler, Deanna, Dustin (Lindsay), Kelsey (Brad), Christie, Amber, Nathan, Logan, Stacey, Warren, Kyra and Erika; and his `Fat Cat' great grandchildren: Jayden and Brasen. Also a brother Brent (Terry) Matechuk and their children Wendy (Gord Vigfussion), Trudy (Waylan Zelenitsky), Brenleigh (Patrick Voucher) and Alexander. Nick had a huge extended family that were very close and dear to him.

Although he will be truly missed, we are comforted to know that he did not have to suffer in pain. He would like us to celebrate his life, not to mourn. So, in his words "keep your chin up". Nick had many close friends and family that are comforted to know that he is now in his eternal happy hunting ground. The funeral service was held on Thursday evening, August 20, 2009 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Daphne Bender of Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein officiating. Daughter Kim Shymko gave a tribute to Nick on behalf of the family. The interment took place on Friday, August 21, 2009. Cremation & funeral arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home.

Canora Courier, August 26, 2009 Page 19

HERMAN: On Saturday August 15, 2009, Harry passed away safely and peacefully at his home in Canora.

Harry was born in Weyburn Saskatchewan on March 28, 1942, graduated from high school in Talmage, Saskatchewan, and convocated from the University of Saskatchewan (Education). Harry enjoyed the company of his mother, gardening, and reading the Bible. He loved writing in his journal and attending Provincial Court on Thursdays. He was a former elite curler who appreciated attending Canora Supers games and discussing sports at Dennis Foods. Harry greatly admired the late Al Sapieha's love of baseball. Harry also enjoyed traveling Canada and the United States, and particularly enjoyed The Pas, Manitoba, and Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

Harry is predeceased by his father Adolph, mother Olive, and brother-in-law, John Parnetta. He leaves behind his sister Phyllis Parnetta, brother Delbert, nieces Karen Tratch (Wayne, Haley, and Brookelyn), and Lesley Parnetta (Kevin Wolos, Mya, Nate and Jace), and nephew Michael Parnetta (Mary, Emma and Ethan).