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John Gurski
February 23, 1917 - March 23, 2004
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Park Funeral Chapel
GURSKI – John passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004 in Saskatoon City Hospital at the age of 87 years. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn; children, Harold, Lori Forbes, Loretta (Jim) Kusch, Perry (Sandra Iverson), Rob (Brenda); grandchildren, Layla, Michelle, Jennifer, Leah and Andrea; two great grandchildren; brothers, Walter (Doris) and Stanley, both of Canora, SK; sisters, Mary Babchishin of Canora, SK and Nellie Danyluk of Kamloops, BC; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Ernie; parents, Joseph and Mary; and brothers, Frank and Mike. John was born and raised in Canora SK and moved to Saskatoon where he married Evelyn LaVallie in 1945. John served in the Army in WWII. He worked for Intercontinental Packers for thirty-seven years. He was a handyman and built his own home along with many others. He enjoyed fishing, the family cabin at Cochin, and staying close to his family. Vigil of Prayer will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. The services will both be held at St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Parish, 1202 Avenue 0 South, Saskatoon. The celebrant will be Very Rev. Fr. Ken Beck. The Rite Of Committal will take place in Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saskatoon. Donations may be made to the Lung Association ( Saskatchewan) 1231 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK. Expression of sympathy in memory of John can be made by signing “The Book Of Condolences” on website www.park-funeral.ca Arrangement entrusted to Kenneth J. Scheirich of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 244-2103.
Annie Ripak (née Woynarski)
December 14, 1912 - March 22, 2004
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Park Funeral Chapel
RIPAK – Annie passed away at Porteous Lodge in Saskatoon on Monday, March 22, 2004 at age 91. Annie is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth of Calgary, AB; brother, Peter (Rose) Woynarski of Wynyard; stepbrother, Joe (Dora) Sawchen of Wynyard; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George on April 24, 1997; infant son, born and died on September 12, 1943; father, John Woynarski in 1920 and mother, Katie Sawchen in 1957; brothers, Mike Woynarski in 1981; and Nick Woynarski; and sister, Mary Lalach in 1945. Annie was born in Whitehead (Kemnay, SK) on December 14, 1912. She moved to Wynyard district with her parents and attended Halicz Rural School. In 1938, Annie married George Ripak and they lived in Wynyard. Their daughter Elizabeth was born on April 23, 1947. While in Wynyard, Annie was active member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the UOWA, Girl Guides and the Home and School Associations. In 1966 they moved to Saskatoon where she was an active member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Holy Trinity and UOWA. George was the caretaker of the church and hall in his retirement years. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 5, 1988. She resided at Ilarion Residence from 1991 and was currently a resident of Porteous Lodge, at the time of her passing. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. The both services will be held at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Holy Trinity, 919 – 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK, with Rev. Fr. Taras Makowsky officiating. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Orthodox Cemetery, Saskatoon, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan or the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Annie can be made by signing “The Book of Condolences” on website www.park-funeral.ca Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 244 2103.
Sadie Kearnan
November 29, 1920 - March 24, 2004
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Hillcrest Funeral Home
KEARNAN - Sadie Theresa passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer March 24, 2004 at Circle Drive Special Care Home at the age of 83. Sadie was born at Laura, Saskatchewan November 29, 1920. She was raised on the farm and attended school in the Laura District. Sadie worked for the Federal Government in Saskatoon for 30 years retiring in December of 1978. Sadie loved sewing, knitting, handwork of all kinds, crafts and gardening. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Delilah Kearnan, four brothers William (Magaret), Frank, George, and Roy, two nephews Walter and Lloyd. She will be missed by her sisters-in-law Lillian, Anne, and Edith and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held Monday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. from Hillcrest Funeral Home (East on 8th Street, turn right before the railway tracks). Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Friends so wishing may make donations in Sadie’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (438 – 2nd Avenue N, Saskatoon SK S7K 2C3) or Circle Drive Special Care Home (3055 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon SK S7T 1C3). If you wish to sign the book of condolences in memory of Sadie, the website is www.hillcrest-memorial.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to David J. Schurr of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME (477-4400).
Donna Hrytzak
June 26, 1951 - March 23, 2004
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Hillcrest Funeral Home
HRYTZAK – The death of Donna Mae Hrytzak (Oleksyn) occurred suddenly on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 in Saskatoon. Donna was born in Prince Albert SK on June 26, 1951. She received her elementary and secondary education in Prince Albert and then continued to the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. There she received her Bachelor of Education and a few years later, her Bachelor of Arts and Post Graduate diploma in Education. Donna enjoyed a 32 year career in the Saskatoon Public School System. Her positions were varied – Donna began as a classroom teacher and went on to teaching Ukrainian and then she fulfilled her goals of becoming first a Vice-Principal and then Principal. She was currently Principal at James L. Alexander School. Donna loved teaching and especially the children whose lives she touched. Donna was always totally committed to her school communities. She was most proud to receive the highest respect from the First Nations people during her principalship at Pleasant Hill School. Their presentation of an Eagle Feather for her achievements, leadership, protection and guidance was an honor she greatly cherished. Students and colleagues will remember her sense of humor, infectious laugh and the crowns she liked to wear on Fridays. Along with her busy career, Donna found time to volunteer with many community groups. During her lifetime, she taught Ukrainian School and Sunday School at Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of Holy Trinity; was part of numerous education and STF committees; member and President of Nutana Kiwanis; national member, and provincial chair and President of the Saskatchewan John Howard Society; and member of Saskatoon Symphony Volunteers. Donna married her dear husband Don, in July of 1973. They were blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Dara Lindsay in 1980 and a second daughter Desya Ashley in 1982. Both have grown into beautiful talented women and Donna was so proud of their many accomplishments. Dara is currently completing a Master’s Degree in International Studies and is part of an internship program with the European Union in Brussels, Belgium. Desya is attending the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and is studying Sociology. Both girls carry on Donna’s love of life and her strong work ethic. When Donna was not busy with school or her volunteer activities, she loved spending time at the cabin at Anglin Lake. Family and friends were always welcome. We remember the good times and good food that Donna provided. Donna is survived by her loving family; husband Don, daughters Dara and Desya, cherished dog, Wally, sister Lyvia (David) Buck, nieces Erin and Kathleen, sister Roxanne (Phil) Bell, sister-in-law Grace Morgan, nephews Brian, Michael and Gerry, niece Kim and their families, and her mother-in-law, Kathleen Hrytzak. She was predeceased by her parents Fred and Sylvia Oleksyn. A Prayer Service for Donna will be held on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Taras Makowski officiating. Both services will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home (East on 8th Street, turn right before the railway tracks). Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in Donna’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (438 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon SK S7K 2C3) If you wish to sign the book of condolences in memory of Donna, the website is www.hillcrest-memorial.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to David J. Schurr of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME (477-4400).
Orien G. Moen
September 24, 1917 - March 23, 2004
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Hillcrest Funeral Home
Orien G. (Waxy) Moen September 24, 1917 – March 22, 2004 With love and sorrow, the family announces the peaceful passing of Orien G. (Waxy) Moen of Saskatoon on Monday March 22, 2004 at Saint Paul’s Hospital. Orien was pre-deceased by his daughter Patricia (Grantham) and his brothers Leonard, Lester, Art and Lloyd. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret “Nancy” (Gunderson), his daughters Phyllis (Arnold) Moen-Njissen, Audrey (Michael) Trimble, Sue (Reid King) Moen and Wendy (Calvin) Penner, as well as his brothers Palmer (Gladys), Norman (Alice), Gordon (Lois), Ray (Glyness) and Don and his sister Hazel Hansen. A Funeral Service will be held at Hillcrest Funeral Home (East on 8th Street, turn right before the railway tracks) on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Donations may be made in Orien’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (438 – 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon SK S7K 2C3). If you wish to sign the Book of Condolences in memory of Orien, the website is www.hillcrest-memorial.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, Lynn Constantinoff (477-4400).
Cory Hotyk
November 01, 1982 - March 20, 2004
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Hillcrest Funeral Home
HOTYK – Cory James age 21 years began a better life in heaven on Saturday, March 20, 2004. To mourn his passing is his mother Grace Hotyk of Saskatoon SK, his father Gary Kuntz of Hanley SK, his special aunt Wilma Chartrand, grandmothers; Tillie Kuntz and Nancy Hotyk, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his Godparents Albert and Christine Compain. Cory attended public and high school in Saskatoon. His life was filled with many trials and tribulations. God must have had a special purpose for him. Cory spent a great deal of time at the Royal University Hospital due to Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes. He was well known at the hospital and liked by all. Cory enjoyed biking, playing basketball with the nurses, badminton, computer games, jigsaw puzzles, watching movies and going to the farm to spend time with his Dad. Cory worked for a time at Spoke and Sport, Boomtown Outfitters, Rosetown Co-op and the Friendship Inn. He lived with his aunt and uncle Rene and Wilma Chartrand for a period of time. His favorite person was his grandmother Nancy Hotyk. Family was very important to Cory. He will be missed by all who knew him. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. from Hillcrest Funeral Home (East on 8th Street, turn right before the railway tracks). A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 7-9 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Box 3088 Saskatoon, SK S7K 3S9). Arrangements are entrusted to HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, Lynn Constantinoff (477-4400).
