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- Demchuk, Julia-
Peacefully and with profound submission to God's will, Julia Demchuk passed away on October 31st, 1988 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 82 years. Mother was predeceased by her beloved husband Harry in 1957, and by her loving son, Terence in 1985. She was born in Lviv, Ukraine, on March 29th, 1906 to Constantine and Mary Filipowich, and emigrated to Saskatchewan in 1911. She married Harry Demchuk in 1928 and together they farmed at Arran-Vesna until 1947, when they moved to Pelly, Saskatchewan. Mother was an active, devoted and long standing member of the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Pelly, where she was an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League. She used her artistic talent to make floral arrangements to adorn her church. Her home was always open to the bishop, priests, and nuns who enjoyed her hospitality.
Mother was a great gardener and a member of the Pelly Horticultural Society, taking many prizes for her flowers and vegetables. After the sudden passing of her husband, she moved to Saskatoon and lived here for thirty one years.
Mother became a devout and active member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church as well as a regular attender at the Holy Family Catholic Church. She continued her attention to gardening, and was always there to give a helping hand to her neighbours and friends. She had a great sense of humour, and was a special friend to many people.
Mother diligently raised her children and later instilled her love of nature and of God's handiwork to her grandchildren. They were her greatest pride and joy. Mother is survived by her daughters, Vera (John) Chyzowski of Saskatoon, Helen (Joseph) Ewanchyna of Calgary, Alta; her son, Edward (Josephine) Demchuk of Calgary, Alta; her daughter-in-law, Joan Demchuk of Trail, B.C; sixteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister Olga Ficzycz of Regina, Sask., and brothers Walter Filipowich of Edmonton, Alta., and Stephen Filipowich of Calgary, Alta. Prayers will be held at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 105th Street in Sutherland on Wednesday, November 2nd at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church celebrated by Rev.
Father Leonard Romanow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be accepted on behalf of St. Vladimir College in Roblin, Manitoba.
Mother will be greatly missed by her family, relatives and many friends. Deep sorrow felt now by all who know her comes from the great joy she gave us during her lifetime, Interment will take place at Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saska-toon. Arrangements are in care of PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL.
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Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family
1906 - 1988 (82 years)