L. Boyda

Family/Spouse: E. Simpkins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

A. married Sandra Theresa (Alexandra) Lukey. Sandra (daughter of Samuel Lukey and Ellen Romashenko) was born in 1949; died on 2 Apr 2016; was buried on 8 Apr 2016 in Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Sandra Theresa Boyda
Sandra Theresa Boyda of Regina, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven to be with her Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday April 2, 2016. Sandra was raised on the family farm near the Norquay area. She completed grades one to eight at Ulric School, grade nine at Hyas school and grades ten to twelve at Sturgis Composite High School.

After graduation, she moved to Regina to work. She was married to Alex Boyda on October 11, 1969 at the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Norquay.

She was predeceased by her parents Sam and Ellen Lukey; in-laws John and Ann Boyda; sister-in-law Elsie (Henry) Keller; brothers-in-law Julian Ostafie and Nick Hudye.

Sandra is survived by her husband Alex Boyda; her two children Leanne (Eugene) Simpkins and Jason (Shawna) Boyda; her two grandchildren Jaxon and Kaylynn Boyda; her brother John Lukey (Deb); sister Bernadette Lukey; sisters-in-law Olga Ostafie, Ann Hudye, Lena (George) Stadnyk, Vickey Krishka and Irene Gurshki; brother-in-law Peter (Sylvia) Boyda and many loving nieces and nephews. Sandra was a faithful servant of God. She was a member of St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church and UCWLC, Prolife supporter, a member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, and held a special devotion at the chapel as a member of the Eucharistic Apostle of the Divine Mercy.

She was a beautiful woman both on the inside and out. Her generosity towards others was insurmountable. She never turned away a friend or family member and always had food or snacks ready for visitors. She displayed unconditional love towards others and always made you comfortable within her home. Sandra was passionate about her family. She was a loving wife, caring and kind and generous mother, wife, sister, daughter, and Baba who put everyone else`s needs before her own. You could definitely count on Sandra. She was always there for the family, She always provided support, encouragement, wisdom and love. She enjoyed the time spent with her children and grandchildren. Sandra loved her family and friends dearly and her unconditional love towards them will always be treasured.

Prayer Service will be held at St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1747 Toronto Street, Regina, SK on Thursday April 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, on Friday April 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m with Father Vladimir Simunovic presiding. Interment to follow in Regina Memorial Gardens. Liturgy offerings for the repose of her soul are appreciated in lieu of flowers

John married Ann Boyda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Ellen Romashenko on 10 Nov 1946 in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Ellen (daughter of John (Ivan) Romashenko and Alexandria (Valeska) Twerdochlib) was born in 1916 in Hyas District, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 4 Jan 2016 in Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 11 Jan 2016 in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELLEN'S OBITUARY
Ellen Lukey passed away at the Rocky View Hospital, Calgary, AB, on January 4, 2016. Although the family is saddened to announce Ellen’s passing, they also rejoice in looking forward to the resurrection of the dead as in Revelations 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Ellen was born the fifth child of seven girls blessed to John and Alexandria (Twerdochlib) Romashenko of the Hyas District, SK. She attended Ulric school and achieved one year of high school by correspondence. Her older siblings taught her how to crochet and on the farm this became a favourite winter pastime. On November 10, 1946, Ellen married Sam Lukey at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, south of Norquay, SK. For a short time, they lived with Sam’s parents. When Ellen’s parents retired to Canora, Sam and Ellen moved to the homestead. God blessed them with 38 years of married life. Together, they attended church regularly. Ellen had a great love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the church. She would say her Rosary daily and in earlier years would also attend daily Divine Liturgy. Ellen’s hobbies included playing cards and bingo, reading, and crocheting. She crocheted tablecloths, doilies, and altar linens, many of which her family and friends enjoy to this today. She also worked outside the home at the Norquay Bakery. Sam and Ellen retired to Norquay. Later, Ellen moved to Evergreen Place in Norquay, where she continued to reside until October 2015. She leaves behind many fond memories that are greatly cherished by all who knew and loved her. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, John and Alexandria; her parents-in-law, Peter and Hannah; husband, Samuel; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Annie (John) Gazdewich, Mary (Frank) Gazdewich, Lena (Tom) Yaginiski, Rose (Paul) Kindratsky, and Hilda (Fred) Pecnik; Sam’s brothers: John (Harriet), Mike, Paul, Jim, and Dan (May); sister-in-law, Mary (Pete) Moshenko and her brother-in-law, Russell Long. She is survived by her three children: John (Deb) of Edmonton, Sandra (Alex) Boyda of Regina and Bernadette of Calgary; five grandchildren: Jennifer (Trevor) Larkee of St. Albert, Jason (Shawna) Boyda of Yorkton, Stephen Lukey of Drumheller, Leanne (Eugene) Simpkins of Hitchcock, Texas and Dorothy Lukey of Toronto; three great-grandchildren: Kiera Larkee and Kaylynn and Jaxon Boyda; her sister, Natalie (Steve) Gulka of Canora; and sisters-in-law: Nellie Long of Preeceville, Anne Lukey of Canora, Margaret Lukey of Weyburn and Rose Lukey of Saskatoon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. ?????? ???'??? ~ May her memory be eternal. Family and friends were invited to participate in the Rosary on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM followed by Prayer Services which commenced at 7:00 pm. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:30 am; all services held from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Norquay with Rev. Fr. Ivan Derkach, as Celebrant. Rite of Committal followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations in the form of Mass Offerings, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Ellen Lukey.

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Records from the Greek Catholic Registers of the Village of Babyntsi.
- Lukiy Petro (Lukij Petrus) 26.08.1876 DOB.

Cobblestone Research 2020

LUKIY KYRYLO (Lukij Cyrillus) was born in 1849 (your information). He married Maria Oleksiuk, p.Dmytro and Iryna Byrka (Maria Oleksiuk, p.Demetrius et Irena Byrka). She was from the building No 58. They lived in the building No 58, later in the building No 295, and had
at least - 9 children:
Lukiy Petro (Lukij Petrus) 26.08.1876 DOB.
Lukiy Ivan (Lukij Joannes) 13.01.1879 – 22.01.1879
Lukiy Theodor (Lukij Theodorus) 7.03.1880 – 18.02.1881
Lukiy Vasylyna (Lukij Basilina) 25.01.1882 DOB.
Lukiy Mykhaylo (Lukij Michael) 20.11.1883 – 26.11.1883
Lukiy Semen (Lukij Simeon) 3.10.1885 DOB.
Lukiy Roman (Lukij Romanus) 9.10.1888 – 22.07.1890
Lukiy Vasyl (Lukij Basilius) 9.10.1888 – 24.12.1892 (twins with Roman) Lukiy Andriy (Lukij Andreas) 22.09.1892 DOB.

Lukey Family

In 1898 and ambitious young man immigrated to Canada, spending a year in this country and writing spirited letters to his parents. Peter convinced them to make the move around 1900. Karl and Maria Lukey packed her belongings, bringing with them their three younger children - Wasylena (17), Simon (14), and Andrew (8).
Making their way by a train, they first settled in Grandview, Manitoba, and lived there for four years. Finding the land that their dad homestead on too rocky, Peter and Simon decided to look for more suitable land. Two weeks of very exhaustive hunting and prospecting went by as they finally picked the site at Norquay.

Peter married Eugenia (Hannah) Chemerys (Chermyzie). Eugenia was born in Tartako, Sokal, Western Ukraine; died in Sep 1952; was buried in St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1903 Came to Canada

John married Alexandria (Valeska) Twerdochlib on 16 Jul 1906 in St. Phillips Mission, Keys Reserve. Alexandria (daughter of Walter Twerdochlib and Rosella) was born in May 1888 in Borshiw, Western Ukraine; died on 27 Nov 1970; was buried in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]