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- Helen EWANCHYNA Obituary
Published by Calgary Herald from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2014.
EWANCHYNA, Helen Mary
(nee Demchuk)
Peacefully and with profound submission to God's will, Helen Ewanchyna passed away on January 28, 2014 at her home in Calgary, Alberta. Survived by her loving husband Joseph, devoted children Daria (Richard Taylor), Julie (Peter Chackeris), Mark (Sheryl), Cynthia (Mike Tremblay), David (Jennifer), her wonderful grandchildren Matthew, Larissa, Tamara, Peter, Michael, Stephen, Emily, Benjamin, and her step- grandchildren Megan and Ian. Survived by her sister Vera, brother Edward (Josie), and sister-in-law Joan. Predeceased by her brother Terrence and parents Harry and Julia Demchuk. Born in Arran-Vesna, Saskatchewan, she later moved with her family to Pelly, SK. Helen graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton, SK and the Saskatoon Teacher's College. Helen lived for 25 years in Sarnia, Ontario and was active in the Sarnia/Port Huron Symphony Ladies Auxiliary and was a board member for the Sarnia Folk Arts Council. She moved with her family to Calgary, Alberta in 1981. Helen was an active member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League in both Sarnia and Calgary for over 50 years holding various executive positions. She was a dedicated and long- standing member of St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church of Calgary. Always spiritual, she took great comfort in the beautiful services and enjoyed the company of her dear friends. Helen appreciated every opportunity to travel the world and treasured the peace and tranquility of the family cabin in Fairmont, BC. Helen was dedicated wholly to her family and lived her life guided by her Faith and the love she had for her family. Baba was most proud of her grandchildren, showered them with love and affection, and delighted in their many accomplishments. She was a wonderful cook and her kitchen was always the centre of our home. From troika games, to delicious meals, to heartfelt conversation, the happiest memories of Helen's entire family are from Baba's kitchen. Friends and relatives are invited to St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (4903 - 45 Street S.W.) for Funeral Vigil Prayers on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Private Family Graveside Service to follow at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Calgary Friends of UCU" to provide a scholarship for a student in need at the Ukrainian Catholic University of Lviv. (Please mail to: PO Box 1362, Calgary, AB T2P 2L2). May her memory be eternal. Arrangements in care of EVAN J. STRONG FUNERAL SERVICES. Phone: 403-265-1199.
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Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family
1935 - 2014 (78 years)
