Elsie Znak, age 88 years of Roblin, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Crocus Court Personal Care Home in Roblin.
Elsie Yaroshuk was born July 17, 1924 in the Western Ukraine – Austria, a daughter of Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk. In 1929, Elsie immigrated as a youngster to Canada with her parents settling at Iron River, Alberta.
Elsie received her education at Iron River School, and then at the age of fourteen she worked as a domestic for neighbours, caring for three children as well as milking cows. She also worked as a domestic at Bonnyville, Alberta.
On March 17, 1940 Elsie was united in Holy Matrimony to Michael Davidovich. Michael was a carpenter in Edmonton for a few years and then built a small store in Sandy Rapids, Alberta. Later they returned to Edmonton and then purchased a farm at Iron River. They were blessed with two daughters, Eileen (Lee) and Eleanor (Ellie). In 1963, Michael passed away and Elsie went to work in a hotel in Bonnyville.
Elsie was introduced to Fred Znak through Fr. Orest Sorochuk. In 1966, Elsie moved to Roblin to keep house for Fred Znak and his daughters Dorothy and Marcia. On January 31, 1967 Elsie and Fred Znak were united in Holy Matrimony in the Chapel of St. Vladimir's College in Roblin. Elsie and Fred farmed in the Postup District north of Roblin until they retired to Roblin in 1974. Elsie was then employed at St. Vladimir's College for fifteen years. She was very active in the Holy Redeemer Parish and was always willing to volunteer to help the ladies of the parish. Elsie had been on the Parish Hospital Visiting Committee for numerous years and was also very active in the Roblin Parkinson's Society Support Group.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk, first husband Michael Davidovich, second husband Fred Znak, two sons-in-law, Norm Matheson and Ron Dubinsky, brothers Nick Yaroshuk and Alec Yaroshuk, sister Tille Yaroshuk, and sister-in-law, Ruth Yaroshuk.
Surviving to mourn Elsie's death and cherish fond memories are: four daughters; Lee (Jake) de Champlain of Edmonton, Alberta, Ellie Dubinsky of Ardrossen, Alberta, Dorothy (Les) Creek of Dugald, Manitoba, Marcia (Rennie) Thiessen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her sister; Katie Palech of Bonnyville, her sisters-in-law; Mary Yaroshuk of Edmonton, and Sophie Znak of Roblin, grandchildren; Roderick Matheson, Tammy Dubinsky, Dustie Dubinsky, Michael Kosc, Christopher Kosc, and Laura (Gem) Creek Newman, as well as great grandchildren; Ashlee, Jessica, and Nevin.
Family gathered Friday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin to pay their respects.
Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM, from Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church in Roblin with Fr. Yaroslav Strukhalyak and Fr. Peter Pidskalny officiating, assisted by the Cantor, Mr. Victor Sorochuk. The Sacristan was Mr. Peter Kowalyk. Cross Bearer was Mrs. Sylvia Balcaen. Casket Bearers were Jake de Champlain, Rennie Thiesen, Gem Newman, Jerry Hrynkiw, Michael Kosc, Chris Kosc, and Les Creek.
Following the Interment Service at Roblin Catholic Cemetery, a Memorial Dinner was served by the UCWL in the lower hall of Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank all of Elsie's dear friends and acquaintances for their support during her time of need. Special thanks are extended to the Home Care and Crocus Court Personal Care Home staff for their care of our mother.
Elsie Yaroshuk was born July 17, 1924 in the Western Ukraine – Austria, a daughter of Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk. In 1929, Elsie immigrated as a youngster to Canada with her parents settling at Iron River, Alberta.
Elsie received her education at Iron River School, and then at the age of fourteen she worked as a domestic for neighbours, caring for three children as well as milking cows. She also worked as a domestic at Bonnyville, Alberta.
On March 17, 1940 Elsie was united in Holy Matrimony to Michael Davidovich. Michael was a carpenter in Edmonton for a few years and then built a small store in Sandy Rapids, Alberta. Later they returned to Edmonton and then purchased a farm at Iron River. They were blessed with two daughters, Eileen (Lee) and Eleanor (Ellie). In 1963, Michael passed away and Elsie went to work in a hotel in Bonnyville.
Elsie was introduced to Fred Znak through Fr. Orest Sorochuk. In 1966, Elsie moved to Roblin to keep house for Fred Znak and his daughters Dorothy and Marcia. On January 31, 1967 Elsie and Fred Znak were united in Holy Matrimony in the Chapel of St. Vladimir's College in Roblin. Elsie and Fred farmed in the Postup District north of Roblin until they retired to Roblin in 1974. Elsie was then employed at St. Vladimir's College for fifteen years. She was very active in the Holy Redeemer Parish and was always willing to volunteer to help the ladies of the parish. Elsie had been on the Parish Hospital Visiting Committee for numerous years and was also very active in the Roblin Parkinson's Society Support Group.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk, first husband Michael Davidovich, second husband Fred Znak, two sons-in-law, Norm Matheson and Ron Dubinsky, brothers Nick Yaroshuk and Alec Yaroshuk, sister Tille Yaroshuk, and sister-in-law, Ruth Yaroshuk.
Surviving to mourn Elsie's death and cherish fond memories are: four daughters; Lee (Jake) de Champlain of Edmonton, Alberta, Ellie Dubinsky of Ardrossen, Alberta, Dorothy (Les) Creek of Dugald, Manitoba, Marcia (Rennie) Thiessen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her sister; Katie Palech of Bonnyville, her sisters-in-law; Mary Yaroshuk of Edmonton, and Sophie Znak of Roblin, grandchildren; Roderick Matheson, Tammy Dubinsky, Dustie Dubinsky, Michael Kosc, Christopher Kosc, and Laura (Gem) Creek Newman, as well as great grandchildren; Ashlee, Jessica, and Nevin.
Family gathered Friday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin to pay their respects.
Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM, from Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church in Roblin with Fr. Yaroslav Strukhalyak and Fr. Peter Pidskalny officiating, assisted by the Cantor, Mr. Victor Sorochuk. The Sacristan was Mr. Peter Kowalyk. Cross Bearer was Mrs. Sylvia Balcaen. Casket Bearers were Jake de Champlain, Rennie Thiesen, Gem Newman, Jerry Hrynkiw, Michael Kosc, Chris Kosc, and Les Creek.
Following the Interment Service at Roblin Catholic Cemetery, a Memorial Dinner was served by the UCWL in the lower hall of Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank all of Elsie's dear friends and acquaintances for their support during her time of need. Special thanks are extended to the Home Care and Crocus Court Personal Care Home staff for their care of our mother.
Elsie Znak, age 88 years of Roblin, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Crocus Court Personal Care Home in Roblin.
Elsie Yaroshuk was born July 17, 1924 in the Western Ukraine – Austria, a daughter of Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk. In 1929, Elsie immigrated as a youngster to Canada with her parents settling at Iron River, Alberta.
Elsie received her education at Iron River School, and then at the age of fourteen she worked as a domestic for neighbours, caring for three children as well as milking cows. She also worked as a domestic at Bonnyville, Alberta.
On March 17, 1940 Elsie was united in Holy Matrimony to Michael Davidovich. Michael was a carpenter in Edmonton for a few years and then built a small store in Sandy Rapids, Alberta. Later they returned to Edmonton and then purchased a farm at Iron River. They were blessed with two daughters, Eileen (Lee) and Eleanor (Ellie). In 1963, Michael passed away and Elsie went to work in a hotel in Bonnyville.
Elsie was introduced to Fred Znak through Fr. Orest Sorochuk. In 1966, Elsie moved to Roblin to keep house for Fred Znak and his daughters Dorothy and Marcia. On January 31, 1967 Elsie and Fred Znak were united in Holy Matrimony in the Chapel of St. Vladimir's College in Roblin. Elsie and Fred farmed in the Postup District north of Roblin until they retired to Roblin in 1974. Elsie was then employed at St. Vladimir's College for fifteen years. She was very active in the Holy Redeemer Parish and was always willing to volunteer to help the ladies of the parish. Elsie had been on the Parish Hospital Visiting Committee for numerous years and was also very active in the Roblin Parkinson's Society Support Group.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk, first husband Michael Davidovich, second husband Fred Znak, two sons-in-law, Norm Matheson and Ron Dubinsky, brothers Nick Yaroshuk and Alec Yaroshuk, sister Tille Yaroshuk, and sister-in-law, Ruth Yaroshuk.
Surviving to mourn Elsie's death and cherish fond memories are: four daughters; Lee (Jake) de Champlain of Edmonton, Alberta, Ellie Dubinsky of Ardrossen, Alberta, Dorothy (Les) Creek of Dugald, Manitoba, Marcia (Rennie) Thiessen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her sister; Katie Palech of Bonnyville, her sisters-in-law; Mary Yaroshuk of Edmonton, and Sophie Znak of Roblin, grandchildren; Roderick Matheson, Tammy Dubinsky, Dustie Dubinsky, Michael Kosc, Christopher Kosc, and Laura (Gem) Creek Newman, as well as great grandchildren; Ashlee, Jessica, and Nevin.
Family gathered Friday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin to pay their respects.
Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM, from Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church in Roblin with Fr. Yaroslav Strukhalyak and Fr. Peter Pidskalny officiating, assisted by the Cantor, Mr. Victor Sorochuk. The Sacristan was Mr. Peter Kowalyk. Cross Bearer was Mrs. Sylvia Balcaen. Casket Bearers were Jake de Champlain, Rennie Thiesen, Gem Newman, Jerry Hrynkiw, Michael Kosc, Chris Kosc, and Les Creek.
Following the Interment Service at Roblin Catholic Cemetery, a Memorial Dinner was served by the UCWL in the lower hall of Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank all of Elsie's dear friends and acquaintances for their support during her time of need. Special thanks are extended to the Home Care and Crocus Court Personal Care Home staff for their care of our mother.
Elsie Yaroshuk was born July 17, 1924 in the Western Ukraine – Austria, a daughter of Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk. In 1929, Elsie immigrated as a youngster to Canada with her parents settling at Iron River, Alberta.
Elsie received her education at Iron River School, and then at the age of fourteen she worked as a domestic for neighbours, caring for three children as well as milking cows. She also worked as a domestic at Bonnyville, Alberta.
On March 17, 1940 Elsie was united in Holy Matrimony to Michael Davidovich. Michael was a carpenter in Edmonton for a few years and then built a small store in Sandy Rapids, Alberta. Later they returned to Edmonton and then purchased a farm at Iron River. They were blessed with two daughters, Eileen (Lee) and Eleanor (Ellie). In 1963, Michael passed away and Elsie went to work in a hotel in Bonnyville.
Elsie was introduced to Fred Znak through Fr. Orest Sorochuk. In 1966, Elsie moved to Roblin to keep house for Fred Znak and his daughters Dorothy and Marcia. On January 31, 1967 Elsie and Fred Znak were united in Holy Matrimony in the Chapel of St. Vladimir's College in Roblin. Elsie and Fred farmed in the Postup District north of Roblin until they retired to Roblin in 1974. Elsie was then employed at St. Vladimir's College for fifteen years. She was very active in the Holy Redeemer Parish and was always willing to volunteer to help the ladies of the parish. Elsie had been on the Parish Hospital Visiting Committee for numerous years and was also very active in the Roblin Parkinson's Society Support Group.
Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Proctor and Takilia Yaroshuk, first husband Michael Davidovich, second husband Fred Znak, two sons-in-law, Norm Matheson and Ron Dubinsky, brothers Nick Yaroshuk and Alec Yaroshuk, sister Tille Yaroshuk, and sister-in-law, Ruth Yaroshuk.
Surviving to mourn Elsie's death and cherish fond memories are: four daughters; Lee (Jake) de Champlain of Edmonton, Alberta, Ellie Dubinsky of Ardrossen, Alberta, Dorothy (Les) Creek of Dugald, Manitoba, Marcia (Rennie) Thiessen of Winnipeg, Manitoba, her sister; Katie Palech of Bonnyville, her sisters-in-law; Mary Yaroshuk of Edmonton, and Sophie Znak of Roblin, grandchildren; Roderick Matheson, Tammy Dubinsky, Dustie Dubinsky, Michael Kosc, Christopher Kosc, and Laura (Gem) Creek Newman, as well as great grandchildren; Ashlee, Jessica, and Nevin.
Family gathered Friday, January 4, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin to pay their respects.
Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM, from Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church in Roblin with Fr. Yaroslav Strukhalyak and Fr. Peter Pidskalny officiating, assisted by the Cantor, Mr. Victor Sorochuk. The Sacristan was Mr. Peter Kowalyk. Cross Bearer was Mrs. Sylvia Balcaen. Casket Bearers were Jake de Champlain, Rennie Thiesen, Gem Newman, Jerry Hrynkiw, Michael Kosc, Chris Kosc, and Les Creek.
Following the Interment Service at Roblin Catholic Cemetery, a Memorial Dinner was served by the UCWL in the lower hall of Holy Redeemer Ukrainian Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank all of Elsie's dear friends and acquaintances for their support during her time of need. Special thanks are extended to the Home Care and Crocus Court Personal Care Home staff for their care of our mother.
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