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- ELLEN'S OBITUARY
Ellen Lukey passed away at the Rocky View Hospital, Calgary, AB, on January 4, 2016. Although the family is saddened to announce Ellen’s passing, they also rejoice in looking forward to the resurrection of the dead as in Revelations 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.†Ellen was born the fifth child of seven girls blessed to John and Alexandria (Twerdochlib) Romashenko of the Hyas District, SK. She attended Ulric school and achieved one year of high school by correspondence. Her older siblings taught her how to crochet and on the farm this became a favourite winter pastime. On November 10, 1946, Ellen married Sam Lukey at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, south of Norquay, SK. For a short time, they lived with Sam’s parents. When Ellen’s parents retired to Canora, Sam and Ellen moved to the homestead. God blessed them with 38 years of married life. Together, they attended church regularly. Ellen had a great love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the church. She would say her Rosary daily and in earlier years would also attend daily Divine Liturgy. Ellen’s hobbies included playing cards and bingo, reading, and crocheting. She crocheted tablecloths, doilies, and altar linens, many of which her family and friends enjoy to this today. She also worked outside the home at the Norquay Bakery. Sam and Ellen retired to Norquay. Later, Ellen moved to Evergreen Place in Norquay, where she continued to reside until October 2015. She leaves behind many fond memories that are greatly cherished by all who knew and loved her. Ellen was predeceased by her parents, John and Alexandria; her parents-in-law, Peter and Hannah; husband, Samuel; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Annie (John) Gazdewich, Mary (Frank) Gazdewich, Lena (Tom) Yaginiski, Rose (Paul) Kindratsky, and Hilda (Fred) Pecnik; Sam’s brothers: John (Harriet), Mike, Paul, Jim, and Dan (May); sister-in-law, Mary (Pete) Moshenko and her brother-in-law, Russell Long. She is survived by her three children: John (Deb) of Edmonton, Sandra (Alex) Boyda of Regina and Bernadette of Calgary; five grandchildren: Jennifer (Trevor) Larkee of St. Albert, Jason (Shawna) Boyda of Yorkton, Stephen Lukey of Drumheller, Leanne (Eugene) Simpkins of Hitchcock, Texas and Dorothy Lukey of Toronto; three great-grandchildren: Kiera Larkee and Kaylynn and Jaxon Boyda; her sister, Natalie (Steve) Gulka of Canora; and sisters-in-law: Nellie Long of Preeceville, Anne Lukey of Canora, Margaret Lukey of Weyburn and Rose Lukey of Saskatoon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. ?????? ???'??? ~ May her memory be eternal. Family and friends were invited to participate in the Rosary on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM followed by Prayer Services which commenced at 7:00 pm. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 10:30 am; all services held from Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church, Norquay with Rev. Fr. Ivan Derkach, as Celebrant. Rite of Committal followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations in the form of Mass Offerings, as tokens of remembrance, in memory of Ellen Lukey.
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Jerry and Margaret Yacyshen Family
1916 - 2016 (100 years)
