Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family
L. Gazdewich
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. L. Gazdewich Family/Spouse: N. Robak. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Arthur Gazdewich was born on 25 Jun 1937 in Hyas District, Saskatchewan, Canada (son of John Gazdewich and (Anne) Annie Romashenko); died on 17 Nov 2015 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 23 Nov 2015 in Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes:
Obituary
Arthur Gazdewich of Yorkton, beloved husband of Sylvia entered eternal life on November 17, 2015 at the age of 78 years. Arthur was born on June 25, 1937 in the Hyas district, the son of John and Annie (nee Romanshenko) Gazdewich. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Sylvia and four daughters Brenda (Allan) Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB, Loretta (Nickkie) Robak of Gilbert Plains, MB, Carolyn (Patrick) Kowalchuk of Willingdon, AB and Barb (Chris) Jardine of Vegreville, AB. He also leaves to cherish his memory eight grandchildren Shane (Shara) Sanko of Brandon, MB, Tyrone (Lindsay) Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB, Colby (Colleen Larocque) Robak of Brandon, MB, Colton (Shawna Blahy) Robak of Brandon, MB, Macarthur and Meagan Kowalchuk of Willingdon, AB and Avery and Dayne Jardine of Vegreville, AB; six great grandchildren Kaden, Grady and Beckham Sanko of Brandon, MB, Keara and Tiana Sanko of Gilbert Plains, MB and Decklyn Robak of Brandon, MB. Arthur is survived by his sister Veronica Dutchak of Canora, brother Athen (Emily) Gazdewich of Yorkton, brother-in-law Michael Markewich of Regina and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, John & Annie; brother Eugene Gazdewich, sister Jean Markewich and brother-in-law Sam Dutchak.
The Prayer Service was held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. and Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, St. Volodymyr Branch preceded the prayers. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, November 23, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Very Rev. Father Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & parish choir members. Serving as the cross bearer was Randy Markewich and as epistle reader was Dayne Jardine. Members of Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood participated in an Honour Guard. The Honourary Bearers were (Great Grandchildren), Kaden Sanko, Keara Sanko, Grady Sanko, Tiana Sanko, Beckham Sanko and Decklyn Robak. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with (Grandchildren) Shane Sanko, Colby Robak, Tyrone Sanko, Colton Robak, Macarthur Kowalchuk, Meagan Kowalchuk, Dayne Jardine and Avery Jardine serving as the casket bearers. Shane Sanko shared a eulogy following the memorial reception. Memorials honouring Arthur's life may be made to St. Mary's Church or the SK Lung Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileyfuneralhome.com
Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!Arthur married Sylvia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Sylvia Children:
Generation: 3
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John Gazdewich was born in 1900 (son of Stefan Gazdewich and Malanka Gorski); died in 1974. John married (Anne) Annie Romashenko. (Anne) (daughter of John (Ivan) Romashenko and Alexandria (Valeska) Twerdochlib) was born in 1908; died in 2007. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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(Anne) Annie Romashenko was born in 1908 (daughter of John (Ivan) Romashenko and Alexandria (Valeska) Twerdochlib); died in 2007. Children:
- 2. Arthur Gazdewich was born on 25 Jun 1937 in Hyas District, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 17 Nov 2015 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 23 Nov 2015 in Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- V. Gazdewich
- Athen Gazdewich was born on 16 Sep 1940; died on 5 Nov 2022; was buried on 12 Nov 2022 in Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Eugene Gazdewich died in 1934; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Jean Gazdewich was born in 1928; died in 1966; was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Generation: 4
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John (Ivan) Romashenko was born on 31 Jul 1882 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine (son of Nykyfor Romashenko and Salomeya (Salameya) Huska); died on 23 Oct 1969; was buried in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. Notes:
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]
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Alexandria (Valeska) Twerdochlib was born in May 1888 in Borshiw, Western Ukraine (daughter of Walter Twerdochlib and Rosella); died on 27 Nov 1970; was buried in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. Children:
- 5. (Anne) Annie Romashenko was born in 1908; died in 2007.
- Natalie Romashenko was born in 1907; died in 1987; was buried in 1987 in Holy Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Lena Romashenko was born in 1912; died on 5 May 2005.
- Ellen Romashenko 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.
- Mary Romashenko was born on 27 Nov 1909 in Hyas District, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 23 Jan 1999 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 28 Jan 1999 in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Hilda Romashenko was born on 27 Mar 1921 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 7 Mar 2015 in Nanaimo, BC, Canada.
- Rosallie (Rose) Romashenko died on 27 May 2002.