Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  R.J. Bourdage

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Bourdage was born in 1943; died on 10 Nov 2007 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

    Robert married Leona Joanne Martyniuk on 3 Sep 1967. Leona (daughter of John Martyniuk and Pearl (Paraskevia) Gurski) was born on 1 Jul 1945 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Mar 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Leona Joanne Martyniuk was born on 1 Jul 1945 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada (daughter of John Martyniuk and Pearl (Paraskevia) Gurski); died on 5 Mar 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    Children:
    1. D.J. Bourdage
    2. 1. R.J. Bourdage


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John MartyniukJohn Martyniuk was born on 1 Aug 1910 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada (son of George (Yurko) Martyniuk and Wasylena (Wasylyna)(Lena) Romashenko); died on 23 Dec 1987 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .

    John married Pearl (Paraskevia) Gurski on 18 Nov 1934 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pearl (daughter of Peter Gurski and Annie (Anna) Popik) was born on 12 Nov 1909; died on 1 Dec 1995 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Pearl (Paraskevia) GurskiPearl (Paraskevia) Gurski was born on 12 Nov 1909 (daughter of Peter Gurski and Annie (Anna) Popik); died on 1 Dec 1995 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .
    Children:
    1. Dennis Martyniuk was born on 27 Jan 1936 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 4 Jun 2011 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 10 Jun 2011 in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Paul Julian Martyniuk was born on 4 Jul 1938 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 1 Nov 1999 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 4 Nov 1999 in Yorkton City Cemetery, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    3. Connie (Constance) Marie Martyniuk was born on 14 Apr 1940 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 16 Apr 2020 in Pelly, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Pelly, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. D.D. Martyniuk
    5. 3. Leona Joanne Martyniuk was born on 1 Jul 1945 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Mar 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    6. T.A. Martyniuk


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  George (Yurko) MartyniukGeorge (Yurko) Martyniuk was born on 17 Apr 1886 in Babynsti, Borshchiv(county), Ternopil Oblast(province), Western Ukraine (son of Andriej (Andrew) Martyniuk and Wasylyna (Wasalina) Sapach (Sewchuk)); died on 19 Sep 1964 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.

    Notes:

    Lawrence Huska's REPO2 has Yurko Martyniuk's DOB as April 17, 1886.
    Yurko Martyniuk's Headstone DOB reads April 17, 1889



    Norquay Nostalgia 1912-1982 Page 109
    George Martynuik was born in the Ukraine in the village of Babynci, Lviv. His mother passed away when he was young, so his sister (Mrs Roman Huska) brought him up with the help of his two older brothers, John and Michael, and a sister Annie, who all remained in Ukraine.
    Just before WWI broke out, George decided to try his luck and fortune in this wonderful place called “Canada”, from which numerous stories stories had spread that it was the land of milk and honey - a haven for European people, where a homestead cost only $10.00.
    So about 1902 he left his “morg’s” of land, his home, his orchards, some stock, and set sail, which took three to four weeks to come here. That was a real challenge and an experience (he related to us many times to us) for a young man about 17 years of age.
    It was with very mixed feelings he left - perhaps never to see his family again, and yet that was the opportunity that may knock but once.
    Pious and religious as he was, he trusted that God would look after him in this big new land.
    A view 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 much thought , consideration, and fear, they ventured into the land of opportunity. With eager enthusiasm John Romeshenko, Martha (Yachyshyn) and Lena (Martynuik) encouraged their mother to set sail.

    Birth:
    Norquay Nostalgia 1912-1982 page 109
    George Martynuik was born in the Ukraine in the village of Babynci, Liviv. His mother passed away when he was young, so his sister (Mrs. Roman Huska) brought him up with the help of his two older brothers, John and Michael, and a sister Annie, who all remained in the Ukraine.

    Roman and Paraska Huska Family page 71
    In the year 1904 after a meagre existence, hardships and poverty in Western Ukraine, village Babynci, Roman Huska, his wife Paraska and their small family of three boys Michael, John and Metro decided to go to Canada - thatfabulous country overseas, of which they heard so much through various sources. ............landed in Grandview Manitoba...............moved to Norquay where Steve Gazdewich used to live.

    George married Wasylena (Wasylyna)(Lena) Romashenko on 16 Jul 1906 in St. Phillips Mission, Keys Reserve. Wasylena (daughter of Nykyfor Romashenko and Salomeya (Salameya) Huska) was born on 14 Oct 1889 in Babynsti, Borshchiv(county), Ternopil Oblast(province), Western Ukraine; died on 17 Sep 1957 in Norquay, , Saskatchewan Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Wasylena (Wasylyna)(Lena) RomashenkoWasylena (Wasylyna)(Lena) Romashenko was born on 14 Oct 1889 in Babynsti, Borshchiv(county), Ternopil Oblast(province), Western Ukraine (daughter of Nykyfor Romashenko and Salomeya (Salameya) Huska); died on 17 Sep 1957 in Norquay, , Saskatchewan Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    Children:
    1. Maria (Mary) Martyniuk was born on 28 Aug 1908 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 30 Nov 1995 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 5 Dec 1995 in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    2. 6. John Martyniuk was born on 1 Aug 1910 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1987 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .
    3. Annie (Anna) Martyniuk was born in 1912 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died in 1926 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan Canada.
    4. Mike (Michael) Martyniuk was born on 4 Sep 1914 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 22 Jun 1975 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    5. Nell (Nellie) (Lena) (Anastasia) Martyniuk was born on 22 Sep 1916 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 5 Apr 2004 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 7 Apr 2004 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 103-AL007SH.
    6. Sonia (Sophia) Martyniuk was born on 9 Jun 1918 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 6 Oct 1998 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    7. Dmytro (Monty) Aubrey Martyniuk was born on 4 Jan 1920 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 28 Oct 2002 in Whitney, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Nov 2002 in St. Martin de Tours Cemetery, Whitney, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Bill (William) Phillip Martyniuk was born on 28 Nov 1921 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 24 Oct 2012 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .
    9. Andrew Martyniuk was born in 1924 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died in 1926 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan Canada.
    10. Paul Martyniuk was born in 1926 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died in 1926 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan Canada.
    11. Emil Jacob Martyniuk was born on 21 Aug 1927 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 24 Jan 2008 in Palmerston, Ontario, Canada; was cremated on 7 Jun 2008 in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan Canada.
    12. Roman (Fr. Ron) Martyniuk was born on 16 Dec 1929 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 22 May 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried on 28 May 1999 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    13. Tony (Athan) (Athanasius) Martyniuk was born on 19 Jul 1932 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 23 Oct 2008.
    14. Bernadette Rose Martyniuk was born on 5 Jun 1934 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 17 Oct 2022 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 21 Oct 2022 in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    15. Ted (Theophile) Martyniuk was born on 14 Apr 1936 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; died on 7 Jan 2014 in Parksville, British Columbia, Canada .

  3. 14.  Peter Gurski was born in Jun 1863 in Galacia; died in 1933.

    Peter married Annie (Anna) Popik. Annie was born in 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Annie (Anna) Popik was born in 1870.
    Children:
    1. Irene Gurski was born on 10 Jul 1888 in Ukraine; died on 28 Mar 1985; was buried in St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .
    2. John Gurski was born on 3 Oct 1897 in Buchal, Austria; died in 1982 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    3. Julia Gurski was born on 25 May 1901 in Buczacz, Galicia, Austria; died on 20 Sept 1987 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. Mary Gurski was born in Sep 1906 in Mackenzie, Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1912.
    5. Joseph Gurski was born in May 1907 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 8 Jul 1982 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    6. 7. Pearl (Paraskevia) Gurski was born on 12 Nov 1909; died on 1 Dec 1995 in Norguay, Saskatchewan, Canada ; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada .
    7. Esther Gurski was born on 13 May 1912 in Mackenzie, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 30 May 1994; was buried in Regina Memorial Gardens.
    8. Frank Gurski was born in 1914 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.



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