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GENEVIEVE BEREZOWSKI (nee LUKEY) May 30, 1937 August 22, 2006 On Tuesday, August 22, 2006, Gen Berezowski passed away tragically following a single vehicle highway accident 5 kms West of Shoal Lake on Highway #16. She was 69 years of age. Gen was predeceased by her beloved husband Ed; her parents; five brothers - Brother Ambrose, William, Patrick, Michael, and Bohdan (in infancy); and one sister - Sister Modesta. Gen leaves to cherish her memory: sons - Greg (Marilyn) of Langley, BC, and Emery (Lisa) of Winnipeg; grandchildren: Amanda and Keith of Winnipeg; three brothers: Walter and Carl Lukey, and Bob (Gert) Lukey all in Saskatchewan; and sister Julia Hataley in Saskatchewan; and numerous other relatives and friends. Throughout her life, Gen demonstrated qualities that drew the respect and admiration of everyone who came to know her. Masses to celebrate Gen's life will be offered in Winnipeg on September 13, at St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, and on October 25, at Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church.
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BEREZOWSKI - Genevieve Berezowski was born on May 30, 1937 in the Norquay district of
Saskatchewan; a daughter of Simon and Irene (nee Gurski) Lukey. Gen, as she was affectionately known
as, was raised on the family farm and attended school in Norquay, and completed her education at
Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton. On September 26, 1960 she was united in marriage to Edward
Berezowski. The couple resided in Esterhazy as Ed was employed at the mine, and Gen stayed at home
to raised her two sons. Ed passed away in 1993, and following that time Gen remained in Esterhazy but
eventually chose to move to Winnipeg to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, and above all, her
precious grandkids.
Gen was a very community minded individual and one who possessed a strong faith. She spent
countless hours volunteering at Our Lady of Victories Parish in Esterhazy, and continued with her strong
faith and volunteerism at St. Basil's Parish in Winnipeg. That sense of church community and her
unwavering love and devotion of her grandchildren was the focus of her life. Gen's hobbies included
handi-crafts, especially needle point. She passed away tragically on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at the
Shoal Lake-Strathclair Heath Centre following a highway motor vehicle accident. She was 69 years of
age.
Predeceased by her husband Ed; her parents; five brothers - Brother Ambrose, William, Patrick, Michael,
and Bohdan (in infancy); and one sister - Sister Modesta. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons - Greg
(Marilyn) of Langley BC, and Emery (Lisa) of Winnipeg; grandchildren: Amanda and Keith of Winnipeg;
three brothers: Walter & Carl Lukey of Yorkton, and Bob (Gert) Lukey of Weyburn; a sister Julia Hataley
of Arran; numerous nieces, nephews, and her many other relatives and friends. The prayer vigil service
was held on Friday evening at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Hymns sung were Hail
Mary; Gentle Woman, Psalm 116, and Sing A New Song. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on
Saturday, August 27, 2006 from St. Gerard's Church, Father Basil Chomos was the Celebrant. The
crossbearer was Gilbert Kryski. Organist, Kyla Hornung led members of the Parish Choir and the
congregation in the singing of the hymns Hear I Am Lord, Psalm 138, Prayer of St. Frances, Like A
Shepherd, Song of the Angels, and Christ Be Our Light. The lay-readers were Phil Grauer and Lisa
Berezowski. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home
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Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family
1937 - 2006 (69 years)
