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Mrs. Marion Gafencu
May 30, 1932 - November 4, 2007
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marion Gafencu at the age of 75 years. Marion was born in the Foam Lake district to Michael Piluk (of the Foam Lake district) and Jean Worniuk (of the Insinger district). She attended Foam Lake School, completing her grade 10 education. Marion worked on the family farm near Foam Lake, waitressed at Boston Café in Yorkton, worked as a Nurses’ Aide at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, and a Nurse’s Aide at Pioneer Village in Regina. On July 20, 1963, Marion was united in marriage to Modest Gafencu of the Kayville district and they made their home in Regina where they raised two boys. Marion continued her employment at Pioneer Village until her retirement in 1997. She thoroughly enjoyed working there with all her colleagues and developed a keen interest in the medical field. Her aspirations to become a Registered Nurse spurned her on to upgrade her education by taking night classes and earning her grade twelve diploma. In their senior years, Marion and Modest enjoyed special time together when they embarked on an Alaskan cruise. Marion’s unconditional love and devotion to her family was her priority. She cherished time spent with her two sons, their families, and best friend Liz. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, was an avid gardener, fabulous traditional Ukrainian cook, loved playing cards, crocheting, and knitting. Marion was a modest Ukrainian woman with a generous and kindred spirit who welcomed company with her wonderful baking, cooking, and never failing to offer a rum and coke. Her unselfish, caring personality, quick wit, and twinkle in her eye will forever be memorable and sadly missed by everyone. She had a deep faith with God and was a long time and proud parishioner of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Regina, SK.
She was predeceased on September 19, 2007 by her loving husband, Modest, of 44 years; parents; stepfather Peter Piluk; brothers-in-law Walter Honeywich, Art Gafencu and George Gafencu and sister-in-law Pauline Gafencu.
Marion leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her two sons, Dale (Shelley) Gafencu and step-grandson Breckan of Wolseley, SK and Rick (Fawn) Gafencu and grandchildren Donavin and Rikki of Regina; twin sister Eleanor Honeywich of Foam Lake; sisters Gladys (Terry) Harper of El Dorado Hills, California, Hilda (Orest) Streelasky of the Foam Lake area, Vivian Harper of Langley, BC and Gena Piluk of Calgary, AB; best friend for over 50 years, Liz Krushelniski of Regina; sisters-in-law Ann Gafencu of Regina and Marilyn Gafencu of New Jersey, USA; brothers-in-law Dan (Doreen) Gafencu of Lumsden and James Gafencu of Regina; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
A FUNERAL RITE will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street, Regina, SK with Reverend Father Cosmin Sicoe officiating. Marion will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Modest at Regina Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan or the Palliative Care Unit, Pasqua Hospital. Heartwarming and special thanks to the nurses and doctors of the Palliative Care Unit, Grace Hospice, as well as numerous family members and friends for their love, support, and compassion during this difficult time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Mr. Paul Lucyk
March 20, 1924 - November 1, 2007
Paul Lucyk passed away suddenly on November 1, 2007 at the age of 83 years at the Victoria Hospital, Prince Albert, surrounded by his family. He was born in Krydor on March 20, 1924. He grew up on the farm with his eight brothers and sisters. Paul served in the Air Force for two years. He attended Normal School in Saskatoon and earned his teaching certificate. He taught for eight years before switching careers to work for Canada Post in Prince Albert for the next thirty years. During this time he married Mary Muss and together they raised four daughters. Paul is survived by his children Janet Bassett, June Ricklefs, Linda Lucyk (Bob Ellison) and Mary Ann Lucyk-Scansen (Ken Scansen); his grandchildren Anthony (Barb), Andrew, Adam, Paul (Shala), Susan (Greg), Sarah, Emily; his great-grandchildren Michael, Jenna & Taylor; his brother Peter Lucyk; his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mary; his parents Wasyl and Helena (Kozak) Lucyk; his granddaughter Natalie; his seven brothers and sisters. Paul was a lover of nature, a gardener, musician and carpenter who built two homes, one in Prince Albert and a retirement home at Candle Lake. A celebration of his life was held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 5 from River Park Memorial Chapel. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. He was much loved and will be dearly missed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
Mr. Quinton Spencer Hornoi
April 30, 1945 - November 5, 2007
It is with a giving heart and a tired soul that Quinton suddenly and unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Saviour in the early morning of Monday, November 5, 2007 at the age of 62 years.
Left with all of his wonderful memories are his three children all of whom he was so very proud, Carissa Jane McKee, her husband Daird and their two sons Dylan Spencer and Jaden Daird; Robin Danielle Hornoi and her daughter Keanna Marissa; and Spencer Edward Hornoi, his wife Heather and their daughter Davy Virginia and their unborn child; and after almost 40 years of marriage his wife Mary-Jane, who will never have a better friend and will miss him everyday of the rest of her life.
Quinton will best be remembered for his ability to fix anything and everything with a zip tie and what ever he could find in his garage.
Quinton was born in Regina and raised on a farm south of Rouleau. He was the second child of Edna (2005) and Edward (1999) Hornoi; brother to Sterling and Pat Hornoi, Curtis and Sharon Hornoi and Holly and Peter Dudulec; son-in-law to Robertta Monkhouse; brother-in-law to Lowell and Christa Monkhouse, Gaye and Dan Holliday and Rob and Fern Monkhouse; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews who meant so much to Quinton.
Join the family for a celebration of Quinton’s Life at Parliament Community Church, 4011 Pasqua Street, Regina, SK on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 10:30 a.m.
Donations may be made on Quinton’s behalf to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or Kidney Foundation of Canada, Regina Chapter, 1545C McAra Street, Regina, SK S4N 6H4. The family also encourages everyone to sign their organ donor card and make a family member aware of your wish to donate.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cecile Anne Giroux
July 28, 1931 - November 5, 2007
Cecile Giroux (nee Sigda) passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the age of 76 years.
She was predeceased by her loving husband “Big” Leo; parents John and Barbara (nee Gdanski); grandson Calvin Giroux and sister Bernice Gall.
Cecile is survived by her son “Little” Leo (Annette) Giroux; grandsons Keith and Collin Giroux; brothers Walter (Sophie), Louie, Bernard (Stella) and Isadore (Donna); sister Marcella Gall; brothers-in-law Bert (Barb) and Francis (Anita) and sisters-in-law Rita Beachesne and Agnes Giroux; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Sunset Extendicare.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined.
Donations in Cecile’s memory may be made to the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan, Box 305, Regina, SK S4P 3A1.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
Mr. Daniel 'Dan' William Lavik
August 23, 1948 - November 4, 2007
Passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007, surrounded by his family, Daniel (Dan) William went to be with his Lord and Saviour at the age of 59 years.
He was predeceased by his father Bill Lavik.
Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife Teresa; children Teri, Rebecca (Darren) Metz and Kirby (Hayley); grandchildren Emily and Eric Metz; mother Eva Lavik; sister Ruth (Virgil) Wethal; as well as numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.
Dan’s family wish to thank the staff of Pasqua Hospital ICU and 3B for the wonderful care given.
A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Friday, November 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the Friends of Unit 3B, c/o Hospitals of Regina Foundation, P.O. Box 1697, 225 – 1874 Scarth Street, Regina, SK S4T 1A5.
Arrangements are entrusted to Regina Funeral Home.
