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Yakemishin Victoria

Date of birth: January 28, 1946

Died: August 9, 2010

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Funeral: August 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Celebration of Life, Dauphin Recreation Complex

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Yakemishin, Victoria Alice (Peary)
January 28, 1946 – August 9, 2010

It is with great sadness that the family of Vicky Yakemishin announces her passing. Vicky succumbed to pneumonia in Dauphin General Hospital with daughter Canda, son in law Geoff, and sister Ethel at her side. She had been struggling with virulent cancer for the past six months. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1992.

Vicky was born in Brandon General Hospital on January 28, 1946. She was aptly named after the victory of the Second World War. She was the youngest child of George and Irene Peary. Vicky is survived by her daughters Cherri (Ron) Lamont and Canda (Geoff) Chafe, grandchildren Dallas and Dustyn Lamont and Mitchell and Brookelyn Chafe as well as her sisters Joyce Brown (Toronto), Ethel Hean (Dauphin) and brother George Peary (Abbotsford.) and their families.

Vicky epitomized service. She started her real life’s work as a counsellor at the Alcare Center in Ste. Rose Du Lac when she first moved to Dauphin in 1974. From that day onward there were very few social causes in the community that did not profit from Vicky’s unstinting support. As an addictions counsellor, she was instrumental in transforming lives. She received commendations from such organizations as the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, The Dauphin and District Labour Coordinating Committee and the Regional Health Authority.

Vicky started her political career as a School Trustee in Dauphin Ochre River School Division. She completed nine years on the Board. During that time she was instrumental in launching a Peer Counselling Program that was emulated by other school jurisdictions across the province. She also developed and maintained the Student Match Program in Dauphin High School that paired seniors with incoming grade 8 students in an effort to ease the transition from elementary school for younger students. She also initiated the first Safe Grad in the province when her daughter Canda graduated from high school.

Vicky was subsequently elected to City Council in Dauphin in 1998. As a councillor, Vicky championed many causes, including Chair of the Parkland Crisis Center Board, council representative on the Dauphin Chamber of Commerce and the Chair of the Vermillion Trail Walking Committee. Other council committee appointments included Dauphin Recreation Commission, Dauphin Airport, Emergency Measures Committee, Community Development Corporation, the Dauphin Cultural Awareness Committee, the Cemetery Board, the Dauphin Band Group and the Heritage Committee.

Vicky dedicated her life to the citizens of the Parkland Region. She was especially attracted to those who were disenfranchised. She gave voice to noble causes and support to worthy endeavours. She worked with seniors to improve their quality of living. She will be missed by many who were touched by her genuine humanity.

A “Celebration of Life” service in honour of Vicky Yakemishin will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 13 in the Dauphin Recreation Complex Banquet Room. In lieu of flowers, the family is honouring Vicky’s wish to have donations made to the Dauphin and District Community Foundation. Even as she anticipated death, Vicky’s thoughts were of others.

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Yawney Antonia

Date of birth: January 2, 1920

Died: October 20, 2009

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Prayers: October 21, 2009,Prayers 7:00 pm Rosary 6:30 ,St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton SK

Funeral: October 22, 2009, 10:00 am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton SK

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Antonia was born on January 2, 1920 at Hazelldell, Saskatchewan. She was the youngest in the family. Her education was in a country school house which she attended for eight years.

In 1938 her heart was captured by John Yawney and after a short courtship they married and settled on the farm in Rama, Saskatchewan. Here they began their family. Their eldest daughter Jane passed away after only 1 month. Five more daughters and five sons followed. In 1960 they moved to Yorkton and resided there for over 40 years.

Antonia was a true homemaker, lovingly preparing meals and attending to the household duties. She worked tirelessly raising her family. Many happy hours were spent picking mushrooms and berries with her family in the woods.

Her life was a life of service to her family and her church. She was dedicated to the UCWLC at St. Mary’s helping there for many years. Mom would attend the funeral services for the Parishioners from her parish of St. Mary’s in Yorkton, faithfully performing the corporal work of mercy of praying for the dead. She will be remembered for her commitment to her Church.

Our mother was our comfort, our inspiration. She instilled in her children a Love for God and would nightly gather us to pray. The nurturing spirit of Antonia embraced not only her family but her love of gardening. She spent many hours planting, weeding, preserving and enjoying the fruits of her labour.

Our mother’s strength and endurance will be cherished by her 10 children. She was predeceased by daughter Jane, her husband John, of 62 years, grandson Tyler, and all 6 of her siblings.

She leaves a legacy of love in 14 great grandchildren, 16 grandchildren, and 10 children: Iris of Dauphin, Ernest of Gorlitz, Evelyn Lemko (Ed) of Lloydminster, Irene of Springside, Rudy (Chris) of Cochrane, Mary (Tom) Stefaniw of Calgary, Nick(Lorna) of Mara Lake B.C., Theresa (Douglas) Proud of Peace River, James of Edmonton, Jerry of Othen, Saskatchewan.

The family deeply appreciates the compassion, dedication and care shown by the staff of St. Paul’s Home in Dauphin, and the spiritual support of the Sisters.

Rosary was said on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Prayers followed at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Oleg Bodnarski officiating. Divine Liturgy and funeral service were held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Father Peter Pidskalny officiating and Ed Pindus serving as Cantor. Ed Lemko served as Crossbearer and also read the Epistle. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Yawney, Ernest Yawney, Rudy Yawney, Nick Yawney, James Yawney and Douglas Proud.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Antonia may be made to St. Paul’s Home in Dauphin, or to St. Mary’s Church in Yorkton.

“Vichnaya Pamyat”. Eternal Memory.

“A good wife, who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She rises while it is yet night,
and provides food for her household.
Her children rise up
and call her blessed.”
(Prov. 31)

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Yaworsky Justine

Date of birth: December 17, 1917

Died: April 20, 2010

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Prayers: April 23, 2010,7:00 pm ,Sneath Strilchuk Roblin Chapel

Funeral: April 24, 2010, 10:30 am, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roblin MB

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It is with sadness that the family of Justine Yaworsky announces her passing on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the age of 92 years.

Justine was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1973. More recently, she was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Sandra and her daughter-in-law, Gloria.

Justine is survived by her children, Maryanne, Tony, and Roy (Sherry) along with six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Natalie (Kelly) and their children Kyle and Mikayla; Sheila; Greg (Tammy) and their children Jacob and Jackson, Blair (Trina), David (Nicole), and Lynn (Troy). She leaves behind her sister Teenie, of Fox Lake, Illinois and her brother Steve, of Vancouver, British Columbia. Justine was predeceased by four brothers – Nick, Ed, John and Peter – and two sisters – Ann and Mary.

Justine was born on December 17, 1917 to Daniel and Anastasia Motyka on a farm in the Postup District. She married Jack Yaworsky in 1938 and together, they raised their three children. In the early 1950s, Justine began her restaurant career, cooking in a variety of hotels and restaurants in Roblin. After she retired in the early 1980s, she filled her days by being actively involved in the Roblin 50 and Over Club, watching her “stories”, visiting with friends, and making numerous trips to Dauphin and throughout Alberta visiting her children and grandchildren. The past few years were a struggle for her as she slowly left us all due to the progression of Alzheimer`s Disease.

Justine loved her cards, bingo, dancing, gardening and cooking for all. There was always room at the table for one more.

Prayers were offered on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Roblin Chapel. Funeral service was held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Roblin with Father Jose Cabral officiating. Sheila Wasylyshyn delivered the eulogy. Interment followed in the Roblin Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Yaworsky, Blair Yaworsky, Kelly Doan, Jim McMillan, Troy Garrison and Lorne Cockerill. A luncheon followed at the church following the interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Alzheimer Society of Canada or to the charity of your choice.

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Yuriy Nellie

Date of birth: September 4, 1913

Died: July 11, 2010

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Prayers: July 14, 2010,5:00 p.m. ,Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gilbert Plains MB

Funeral: July 15, 2010, 10:00 a.m., Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Gilbert Plains MB

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Yurkiw Jackie

Date of birth: July 14, 1952

Died: October 25, 2009

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Prayers: October 30, 2009,7:00 PM ,Sneath Strilchuk Chapel, Main Street, Dauphin MB

Funeral: October 31, 2009, 10:00 AM, Riding Park Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church

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It is with great sadness that the family of Jackie Yurkiw announces her sudden passing on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the age of 57 years at her home.

Jackie was born on July 14, 1952 in Grandview, Manitoba to John and Anne (nee Kosokowski) Katchur. She attended school in Blackstone and in Grandview.

In 1971, Jackie moved to Edmonton with Sidney Yurkiw, they later moved to Fort McMurray. In 1972, Jackie married her best friend and soulmate, Sidney in Fort McMurray. It was here that they were blessed with the birth of their son, Derek. In 1973, they moved to Grandview where they began farming. In 1974, their daughter, Tammy was born.

Jackie stayed at home on the farm, right where she wanted to be. She loved working on the family farm and she loved gardening. She was a dedicated wife and mother. Her true pride and joy was her husband and her children.

Jackie was a strong-willed person. Whenever life would give her a challenge, she was brave, and would face it head on and say, “They are just battle scars.”

She was predeceased by her father John Katchur in December 1999.

She leaves to fondly cherish her memory, her husband Sidney; son Derek and wife Tammy; daughter Tammy; granddaughter Kaitlyn; her mother Anne Katchur; her siblings: sister Vivian and husband Donald Lobert, sister Darlene and husband John Ross, brother Johnny Katchur, brother Mervin Katchur, sister Bonnie and friend Mark Fletcher; her in-laws: brother-in-law Russell and wife Pauline Yurkiw, sister-in-law Roselene and husband Anton Swidzinski, brother-in-law Steve and wife Bev Yurkiw, brother-in-law David and wife Barb Yurkiw, sister-in-law Nellie Rickards. There are also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Prayers were offered on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin. Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. from the Riding Park Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Yaroslav Struhkylak officiating. Metro Lukie served as Cantor. The Crossbearer was Russell Yurkiw. The eulogy was delivered by Tammy Yurkiw. Interment followed in the Riding Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dwayne Swidzinski, Larry Swidzinski, Reuben Rickards, Sean Rickards, Rory Katchur and Kyle Katchur.

Should friends and family so desire, donations in memory of Jackie may be made to the Manitoba Epilepsy Foundation.

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