Romy Huska

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Romy Huska
Jan 5, 2003OBITUARIES
Romy Huska

Romy Huska passed away on January 5, 2003.

He died peacefully in his sleep at home, after a two-year fight with cancer.

Romy was born on October 17, 1938 in Norquay, Saskatchewan. In 1958 he moved to B.C. and in 1959 joined the RCAF as an airborne electronics technician.

He was stationed all over Canada before going overseas to France and then to Germany. He loved travelling and attending all the European car races, Le Mans, Brands Hatch, Nurnburg Ring, etc. He met his English wife in “Germany and they were married in England in 1968.

They came to Winnipeg in 1969 and Romy left the armed forces in 1971, moving back to B.C.

For the next 30 years he worked in the sawmill industry, first as a purchasing agent and later as a maintenance planner. For the past 12 years he worked for Lignum Ltd. Romy had a thirst for knowledge and was interested in everything, he loved to travel, camp and pursue his hobbies of photography, building remote air controlled air planes, exploring the back country and listening to CBC. His interests in music, film, world history and current events made him a formidable opponent on board games.

He was happiest raising his two children and most of his spare time was spent with them. His love of flying, sailing and travelling was shared by his family.

Romy’s community involvement was extensive, having been president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Chetwynd and spending several years within the cadet movement. He was commanding officer of both Air Cadets in Chetwynd and later of Sea Cadets in Williams Lake.

Romy was a man of few words, he worked diligently and always saw things through to the end, no matter how difficult they were. He loved his family and he was happiest out exploring with them or travelling. The ocean was a favourite place for Romy and it was here he indulged in his passion for kite flying. He spent hours on the beach with his children with many different varieties of kites, with the well-known grin on his face.He was looking forward to taking his grandchildren to the beach as well, but it was not to be. He fell sick in January 2001 and fought a great fight with many varied treatments and never once complained or lost faith, he remained positive to the end.

On January 4, 2003 Romy had the joy of naming his first granddaughter on hearing of her safe arrival in Powell River and died 18 hours later, happy with the knowledge both his daughter and granddaughter were doing well.

He leaves to mourn: Pauline, his wife of 34 years, daughter Jennilyn (Adam Robbie) and newly born granddaughter, Calli Romy Robbie, his son, Colin and mother, Stella of Chase. Also left to mourn are nine siblings: Angie (Joe Kohlen) and Pat (Connie of Williams Lake; Victoria Brears of Grande Prairie, Steven (Judy), Marie (Les Murray) and Terry (Linda) of Quesnel, Theresa (Bruce Scott) in Chetwynd, Patricia (Brian David) in Chase and Ivan (Laura) in Vancouver. Also numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and many very special friends.

He was predeceased by his father George Huska in 1991.

Rest in Peace Romy.

Family/Spouse: P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. J. Huska
2. R. Huska

George married Stella (Stephania) Cherewick. Stella was born on 27 Jul 1917 in Swain Plain, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 19 Jan 2009 in Royal Inland Hospital, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

STELLA HUSKA (nee CHEREWICK)
Born In: British Columbia, Canada
Passed in: British Columbia, Canada
STELLA HUSKA (nee CHEREWICK) July 27, 1917 - January 19, 2009 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma, Baba and perogie maker extraordinaire. Stella was born on July 27, 1917 in Swan Plain, Saskatchewan. She lived in Norquay, Saskatchewan until 1958. The family then moved to B.C., where Stella called Quesnel home until 1994. She then relocated to Chase spending 14 wonderful years. Stella passed away peacefully at Royal Inland Hospital on January 19, 2009 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband George, granddaughter Kristina and son Romy. She is survived by her sisters Alice Cherewick (Chase), Ruth Cronin (Winnipeg), and brother Mike Cherewick (Quesnel). Also, Pauline Huska, Angie Kohlen (Joe), Vicki Brears (Kelly), Steve (Judy), Pat (Connie), Theresa Scott, Terry (Linda), Marie Murray (Les), Trish David (Brian), Ivan (Laura), 30 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild. Stella loved to spend her time entertaining family and friends. Gardening and knitting for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren was her favourite activities. Stella's life was centered around her large family and there was always room for one more at the table. She will be sadly missed and was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure of meeting her. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the professional and caring staff at the Chase Ambulance and Chase Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Dr. Rollheiser and the wonderful nurses on Emergency Ward 1 at Royal Inland Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Quesnel, B.C. on January 31, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. This will be followed by a tea at the Quesnel Legion Hall. Arrangements entrusted to Clayton's Funeral Home in Quesnel, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made C/O Chase Health Services Foundation, Box 1099, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0

Jerry Yacyshen's godmother along with Mike Martyniuk my godfather.

Notes:

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.

(Canada 1900) Kyrylo Lukey (54) (1849) + Maria Lukey(unknown maiden)
- Peter Lukey (1876-1953) (Canada 1898)
- Wasylina Lukey (Musey) (1884)
- Simon Lukey (1885-1963)
- Andrew Lukey (1892)

Roman married Paraska (Pearl) Martyniuk on 12 Nov 1895 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine. Paraska (daughter of Andriej (Andrew) Martyniuk and Wasylyna (Wasalina) Sapach (Sewchuk)) was born on 24 Oct 1878 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine; died in Oct 1959 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Oct 1959 in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mykhailo married Anna Jarema in 1857. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

I found this handwritten note in Ted Martyniuk's papers:

My grandad Andrew Martyniuk was married to Wasylena Sapach. After she died my grandpa married another lady [?] and I remember my dad saying he had a half brother named [?]

Norquay Nostalgia references a sister Annie and two older brother's Michael and John [cousins perhaps? and not brothers?] Or an uncorroborated memory?

by_Brian Martyniuk

Andriej married Wasylyna (Wasalina) Sapach (Sewchuk) in 1872 in Bldg 56, Babyntsi, Borodianka Raion, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine. Wasylyna (daughter of Yurko Sapach and Martha Huska) was born on 2 Aug 1852 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine; died in 1894 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine; was buried in 1894 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]