S. Noval

Family/Spouse: R. Naurocki. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

STAN NOVAL Surrounded in love with his family at his side and the gentle hand of our dear Lord, Stanley Noval (Nawolski) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at the Grace General Hospital in Winnipeg. Dad was 94 years old. Our hearts are broken and the only comfort is that he is with our mother, his soul mate, Nellie Noval. We will miss him dearly, love him forever and always, and never forget him. How does one begin to tell the tale of a life so long, so full and yet so accomplished? It is not easy. A book could be written and it was- A Stan dard Life, Good Times, Bad Times, 90 + years by Stan Noval. Dad's memory will be cherished by his devoted family, son and best friend, Kenneth; daughter, Sharon; son-in-law, Roy Naurocki who was referred to as son ; grandchildren, Kristofer, Amanda Rose, Kelly; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Molly; special niece and nephew, Florence and Jarvis Swereda who always made room in their home and heart for Uncle Stan. Dad is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Stan was predeceased by his loving wife, Nellie Noval (2004); his parents, Anton and Tekla Nawolski; sisters, Mary and Anne; brothers, Joe and John. Stan was the last surviving member of his family. Dad was born on May 7, 1914 on the family homestead in Lac Du Bonnet. Life on the farm was hard work, hauling wood and water, feeding the livestock and working the fields. Along with his family, Dad worked with the belief that when the work was done, you thank the Lord. Dad left the farm in 1937 and found employment in Winnipeg as a welder after attending St. Boniface Welding School. It was also at this time that Dad started his band, Stan Noval and his Favourite Westerners. Dad was a very accomplished violin player and played at many weddings and barn dances popular at this time. In 1951, Dad had a radio program on CKRC. In his later years, Dad played at street festivals, Manitoba Marathon and nursing homes. Dad released his own CD's- Stan's Ukrainian Fiddle Tunes, Strawberry Patch and Cherry Tree. One of Dad's favourite places to play was at the Forks where he discovered the art of busking. In 2005, Dad was awarded the Ukrainian Music Association (UMA) Honourable Achievement Award for his lifetime of music. It was at one of those popular dances that Dad met a beautiful young lady, our mother, Nellie Yacyshyn. After dating for a year, Mom and Dad were married on January 9, 1942, a love lasting 63 years. With the arrival of Ken and Sharon, the family was complete. Dad continued in the welding profession until a car accident caused him to change professions. Dad's deep religious faith allowed him to face many challenges and accept whatever lay in the future. Dad soon invested in revenue property which allowed him more freedom to pursue his love of music and travel. In 1975, Dad and Mom began their adventure of travel which took them to Europe, the Holy Land, Mexico, Alaska, most of the United States and all of Canada. The most important thing in Dad's life was his family. He loved us all very deeply. He cared about us, worried about us, was proud of us, but most importantly, he always prayed for us. He instilled in us morals and values. Dad was an honourable man, always conducting himself with the utmost in grace, kindness, diplomacy and dedication. He was so kind and gentle and he loved to be able to help anyone. He was extremely personable, well-liked and lived life to the fullest. Dad was a man of deep religious faith and believed in the power of prayer. Dad was a faithful and dedicated member of St. Mary's Cathedral for over 55 years attending daily mass until the age of 93. Dad believed that his life was always in God's hands even up to the day of his passing. Dad faithfully served as an usher, bell-ringer, Knights of Columbus and fixer of anything. Dad deeply respected the community of St. Mary's Cathedral and considered them all as his second family. It was this that gave him purpose in life. We are deeply grateful to- Reverend Fr. Michael K. Koryluk, Fr. Ken Barclay, Rev. Mr. Rudy Le Maître, Pat, Bill, Julie, Connie, Ryan, Knights of Columbus, and all the ushers for their kindness to Dad. After Mom's passing (2004), Dad continued to remain in his home, leading an active life. Fiercely independent, Dad enjoyed his home and its surroundings. Dad was fortunate enough to have his own guardian angels , John, Esther, Chris, Roger, Irene, Wayne, David, Doug, Bill, Kelly, Kelly, JoAnn and Marvin. We are truly grateful for your kindness and concern. Also special thanks to his wonderful homecare workers, Brenda and John. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Ave. with Reverend Fr. Michael K. Koryluk officiating. Private family interment at Assumption Cemetery. Dad's pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Kristofer and Kelly Noval; niece, Karen Campbell, nephews, Jarvis Swereda, Norman Mikoluff and Ron Nawolski. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stan's memory to St. Mary's Cathedral Capital Fund, 353 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 0M8. He'll always be remembered as a man, both strong and good. Who gave his best for others and who did the best he could. He'll always be remembered for all the joy he brought. As a man who made a difference and a man who meant a lot. Dad- We Love You VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2008

Stanley married Nellie Yacyshen on 9 Jan 1942 in St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Nellie (daughter of Saverko Yacyshen and Maria (Martha) Romashenko) was born on 5 Mar 1918 in Norquay, Saskatchewan Canada; died on 25 Dec 2004 in Kildonan Personal Care Centre. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NELLIE NOVAL Peacefully in the arms of Stan, Ken, Sharon and Roy, we the family announce the passing of Nellie Noval with profound sadness and heavy hearts on December 25, 2004 at the age of 86 years at Kildonan Personal Care Centre. Our prayers were answered that Mom spend one more Christmas with us. Her memory will be cherished by her devoted husband of 63 years, Stanley; son Ken; daughter Sharon (Roy Naurocki); grandchildren, Kristofer, Amanda, Kelly; great-grandson Joshua and goddaughter Florence Swereda. She also leaves to mourn brother Mike Yacyshen and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Marta and Sverko Yacyshen; brothers, John, Metro, William and Peter; sisters, Anne Qwechuk and Lena Antoniuk. Nellie was born on March 5, 1918 in Norquay, SK. Here, Nellie's unconditional love for family, deep religious faith and the Ukrainian culture took roots. This would sustain her throughout her entire life to her final days. Along with her five brothers and two sisters, Nellie attended North Willow Grove School in Norquay where she had many happy memories with her siblings and often shared them with her family in later years. As many young women did at that time, Nellie left the farm and travelled to Winnipeg to seek employment. Nellie's first job as a housekeeper enabled her to save enough for her later career. Nellie graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from St. Boniface Hospital. Her nursing career allowed her to remain in Winnipeg, where she met many new friends and attended the popular dances at that time. At one of these dances she met a young man who later became her soulmate and devoted loving husband. After dating for a year, Nellie and Stan were married on January 9, 1942, by Fr. Bozyk in St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church. After the birth of her two children, Ken and Sharon, Nellie remained at home to care for her family. Nellie was a wonderful homemaker who loved cooking, sewing, gardening and visiting with their many friends. As Nellie's children grew up she returned to work at the Marlborough Hotel where she made many new friendships. Nellie and Stan shared the love of travel. In early years, frequent visits to Gilbert Plains, Norquay, Banff and Chilliwack were made. In later years, the travel grew. In 1975 Nellie and Stan began their adventure of travel which took them to the Holy Land, later England, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Rome, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Egypt, Pompeii, Mediterranean, United States, Mexico, Alaska and all of Canada. In 1992 Nellie, along with her family returned to her roots, Norquay, and the Yacyshen Family reunion. Nellie's deep religious faith was present throughout her life. Her love of the rosary was evident to the moment of her passing. Nellie and Stan attended daily mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, was a member of the Franciscan Friary, a devoted supporter of the Marian Hour, a member of the Catholic Women's League, a Misericordia Hospital Volunteer, and an original March of Dimes Mother. For the last four years, Nellie was a resident at Kildonan Personal Care Centre, where she was treated with gentleness, care, compassion and dignity. The family wishes to thank K.P.C.C., especially the 2nd floor staff who made her final days comforting and peaceful. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Ave. with Rev. Fr. Micheal Koroluk officiating. Private family interment at Assumption Cemetery. Nellie's pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Kristofer, Amanda and Kelly Noval and nephews, Jarvis Swereda, Norman Mikoluff and Terrance Demchuk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nellie's memory to the Marian Hour Rosary, Box 235, 971 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3M 3S7. Mom, we thank you for everything you gave us, your patience, understanding, your kindness and most of all your unconditional love. We know you are just a thought away. Love never dies. Those that leave us don't go away. They walk beside us day by day. VICHNAYA PAMYAT ETERNAL MEMORY KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2004
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)

Our sympathy goes out to the family because the world has lost a tremendous person. Yet we are so relieved that Auntie Nellie died peacefully and surrounded by those who love her. I'm thinking of you lots and have been for the last week. Auntie Nellie and you all have been in my prayer and thoughts.
- Posted by: Kelly Brossart (Family) on: Jan 15, 2005

Anton married Tekla. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Saverko Yacyshen Funeral; December 5, 1951

Link: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s419/sh/3218cac3-1c09-0bd9-88ae-bc2526a6eb98/5651284498f0cccb66734c2687b6aa6b

Saverko married Maria (Martha) Romashenko on 27 Mar 1905. Maria (daughter of Nykyfor Romashenko and Salomeya (Salameya) Huska) was born in 1881; died in May 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Homestead: 19 Dec 1901, Rossburn, County of Russell, Manitoba, Canada; Homestead Entry for Dominion Lands, Application Oleksa Yaczyszyn, age 55, family members 8, Rossburn Land applied for S. W., quarter section 10, Township 20 Range: 24 W 1st meridian House and Stable built by myself With timber suitable for fuel or fencing. Fifteen acres with some swamp land, about Ten I am residing on this land myself.

Oleksa married Katheryna (Cartharina) Stetsiuk (Steciuk) on 15 Oct 1871. Katheryna (daughter of Stephan (Stephanus) Stetsiuk (Steciuk) and Yevdokia (Eudocia) Nazaranka) was born in 1853 in Skala-Podilska, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, (Skala Stara Bldg 6); died on 29 Nov 1927; was buried on 1 Dec 1927 in Dobrowody Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Stetsiuk Katheryna (Steciuk Catharina) was born in about 1853. There is no entry about her birth. In 1871, at the age of 18 she married Oleksa Yatsyshyn (please see the information above).

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Surnames:
Coming to a new country and not being able to speak the language can create huge difficulties. One of those difficulties is the correct spelling of names on official documents. I have gone through documents of marriage, baptism, homestead applications and death certificates. These are the surnames that appear for Alex Yacyshen on those documents as provided by Sharon Protz (Yacyshen):
Yacyshyn (1902); Jacyszyn (1902); Yaceson (1905); Yacyshen (1908); and Yacyszyn (1916).
The death certificate of Mike Yacyshen who died on or about the 15th day of October, 1913 at Oak River, Manitoba and that Alex Yacyshen will be responsible for Mike Yacyshen's debt and property. Signed by the Clerk of the Surrogate Court of the Judical District of Wynyard.
Based on this information, I will use the surname of Yacyshen for all of Alex's children and then change the surname spelling based on obituaries or other information.
Jerry



Cobblestone Research:
Yatsyshyn Oleksa (Jacyszyn Alexius) was born in about 1847. 15.10.1871 at the age of 24 he married 18-year old Katheryna Stetsiuk, p.Stephan and Yevdokia Nazaranko (Cartharina Steciuk, p.Stephanus et Eudocia Nazaranko). They lived in the building No 6-SS, and had at least 10 children:

Nykyfor married Salomeya (Salameya) Huska on 8 Nov 1874 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine. Salomeya (daughter of Mykhailo Huska and Anna Jarema) was born in 1855; died on 9 Mar 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roman Huska (35)(1868-1957) + Paraska Huska (Martyniuk) (25)(1878-(1959)
- Mykhailo Huska (6) (1897-1903 May16) buried at sea
- John Huska (3) (1900-1954)
- Dmytro Huska (1) (1902)(1961)
-George (Jurko) Martyniuk (17) (1886)(1964) (Paraska's brother)
-John (ivan) Romashenko (21) (1882-1969)
On Friday, 12 May 1903, this group left Hamburg, Germany on the SS Bulgaria, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on Wednesday 27 May 1903. They took the train to Grandview, Manitoba where they were met by their sponsor.
Kyrylo Lukey (54) (1849) + Maria Lukey
- Peter Lukey (1876-1953) (Canada 1898)
- Wasylina Lukey (Musey) (1884)
- Simon Lukey (1885-1963)
- Andrew Lukey (1892)




Salomeya Romashenko (Huska) (49-50?) arrived in Canada (1906) with
- Maria (Martha) Romashenko (Yacyshen) (23) (1881-1947) and
- Wasylena (Lena) Romeshenko (Martyniuk) (15) (1889-1957)
(Brother Roman Huska & son John (Ivan) Romasneko arrived in 1903 to Canada.
- Maria Romeshenko (22) married Saverko Yacyshen (20) on the 27 Mar. 1905, at Alex Yacyshen house (Registration of Marriage)
- Wasylena Romashenko married George (Jurko) Martyniuk and
- John (Ivan) Romeshenko married Alexander Twerdeclub on 16th of July 1906, at St. Phillips Mission, Keys Reserve




Norquay Nostalgia 1912-1982 page 110
A few years later a quiet and sensitive widow, Mrs. Solomeya Romeshenko, with three teenagers foresaw that it would be wiser to leave their better than average living in the Ukraine and make the move to Canada. So after much thought, consideration, and fear, they ventured into this land of opportunity. With eager enthusiasm John Romeshenko, Martha (Yachyshyn) and Lena (Martynuik) encouraged their mother to set sail. They had a better ship, faster sailing, and better food, even entertainment, which the children thoroughly enjoyed. However, mother Solomeya was playfully anticipating the unknown; but like George, with deep faith, she relied open the "above" to look after them too.