Irene Gurski

Irene married Simon Lukey on 21 Dec 1908 in St. Phillips RC Church, Saskatchewan, Canada. Simon (son of Karl (Kyrylo) (Karelo) Lukey and Maria (Mary) Oleksiuk(Andreychuk)) was born on 3 Oct 1885 in Babyntsi, Galicia, Borshchiv Raion, Western Ukraine; died on 3 Mar 1963 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anna (Ann) Soltys on 15 Jun 1940 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anna (daughter of Michael Soltys and Anna Burtniak) was born on 17 Dec 1920 in Sifton, Manitoba, Canada; died on 11 Feb 2003 in Parry Sound, Ontario; was buried in St. Peters Catholic Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LUKEY, Sister Modesta Anita, SSMI 1914 - 2005 On October 21, 2005 Sister Modesta passed away peacefully in her 92nd year and 70th year in religious life. Sister Modesta (Anita) was born in Norquay, Saskatchewan on April 5, 1914, daughter of Simon and Irene (nee Gurski) Lukey. She entered the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Mundare on July 2, 1936; made her first profession of vows on January 4, 1939 and final profession on August 15, 1945. She will be lovingly remembered by her SSMI Community and her family, sisters Julia (Hataley) of Arran, SK and Gen (Berezowski) of Esterhazy, SK; brothers, Carol and Walter of Yorkton, SK, Robert and his spouse of Weyburn, SK; also numerous beloved nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Predeceased by her parents; brothers, William, Brother Ambrose, OSBM, Mike, Peter, and infant Constantine. Prayers Monday, October 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Home Chapel, Mundare. Divine Liturgy Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Home Chapel, Mundare. Bishop Lawrence Huculak and the Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Mundare. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Home, Mundare. Park Memorial Vegreville 780-632-2000 Family owned Funeral Home
Published on October 22, 2005

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Michael married Nora Wasylyshen on 20 Oct 1946 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada. Nora (daughter of Wasyl Waselyshen and Mary Soltys) was born on 1 Jul 1929 in Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 21 Aug 2011 in Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 26 Aug 2011 in St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Lukey
Obituary

LUKEY-Mr. Carl Lukey, of Yorkton passed away on November 14, 2007 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. He was 88 years of age. Carl was a long-time time resident of Norquay, Saskatchewan, he farmed with his brother Walter for over 45 years, retiring to Yorkton in 1996. Predeceased by his parents; brothers: William and his wife Ann, Nick (Brother Ambrose), Mike, Patrick, and by sisters: Anita (Sister Modesta), and Gen and her husband Ed Berezowski; he was also predeceased by a brother-in-law Myroslaw Hataley. He leaves to cherish his memory and to mourn his passing, brothers: Walter Lukey, Robert Lukey and his wife Gert; a sister, Julia Hataley; and sisters-in-law Nora Lukey and Ollie (Hataley) Mackesey; several nieces, nephews, and his many other relatives and friends. Prayers will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 7:00pm from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00am, from St. Mary's Church. Interment to follow in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements are entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton.
Published in The Leader-Post on Nov. 17, 2007

Patrick married Olga (Ollie) Hataley on 23 Oct 1954 in Arran, Saskatchewan, Canada. Olga (daughter of Metro Hataley and Mary Medwed) was born on 15 Jul 1934 in Arran, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Walter Lukey of Yorkton, SK passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Malinowski House of the Yorkton Nursing Home Complex. He was 90 years of age and on August 6 would have been 91. Walter was born on Aug. 6, 1924 at Norquay, SK, son of Simon and Irene (nee Gurski) Lukey. He was raised on the family farm, one of 10 children. Walter went to Westerlund School for the elementary grades and to St. Joseph's College in Yorkton for his High School. He completed Normal School in Moose Jaw, SK but then decided to go farming with his brother Carl, taking over the family farm operation when Simon Lukey retired in 1962. Carl and Walter also raised polled Hereford cattle, receiving numerous prizes in Norquay, Yorkton and Swan River. Walter was an active member of Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Norquay. When Carl and Walter retired to Yorkton they became members of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic parish in Yorkton. Walter was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood. Predeceased by his parents, brothers: William and his wife, Ann, Nick (Brother Ambrose), Mike and his wife Nora, Carl, Patrick and by his sisters, Anita (Sister Modesta), Julia and her husband Myroslaw, Gen and her husband Ed Berezowski. He leaves to cherish his memory and to mourn his passing, brother Robert, sister-in-law Ollie (Hataley) Mackesey, several nieces, nephews and his many other relatives and friends. A Prayer Service was held on Monday, July 20, 2015. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood preceded the prayers. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2015 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus & St. Mary's Choir members. The epistle reader was Michelle Downs and the cross bearer was Brayden Wasylyniuk. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Pat Lukey, Madison Wasylyniuk, Nolan Dawson, Don Lukey, Patricia Lukey - Petryshyn and Marcel Wasylyniuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Walter may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund, c/o 155 Catherine Street, Yorkton, SK. S3N 0B9. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!

Mr. Walter Lukey of Yorkton, formerly of the Norquay district, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Prayers will be on Monday, July 20 at 7:00p.m. with the Rosary to precede at 6:30p.m. and the funeral will be on Tuesday, July 21, 11:00a.m. all from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Julia married Myroslaw J. Hataley on 11 Jun 1948 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Myroslaw (son of John Hataley and Anna Oropko) was born on 28 Oct 1922 in Arran, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 1 Aug 1987 in Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROBERT LUKEY OBITUARY

Robert "Bob" Lukey Robert "Bob" Conrad Lukey, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on February 4, 2022 at Tatagwa View Care Home at the age of 91 years. Bob was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was sociable and humorous with an entrepreneurial spirit. Bob was predeceased by his wife Gert (Ottenbreit) Lukey, his parents Simon and Irene (Gurski) Lukey; his ten siblings; and his in-laws Frank and Caroline (Exner) Ottenbreit. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his children and their spouses: Carol (Russ) Roome, Weyburn, SK, Ron (Helene) Lukey, Marquette, MI, Janet (Lorne) Ebel, Silton, SK, Simone (Doug) McCosh, Saskatoon, SK, Evan (Sherry) Lukey, Coldstream, BC, Brian (Mahada) Lukey, Pentiction, BC, and Adele (John) Popp, Erickson, MB. He will be sadly missed by his thirteen grandchildren: four great-grandsons; sisters-in-law, Ollie (Hataley) Mackesey, Pat Ottenbreit; brothers-in-law, Dave (Linda) Ottenbreit, and Orville (Bev) Ottenbreit; as well as his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Born on May 23, 1930 in Norquay, SK, Bob was raised on a family farm as one of eleven children. He attended high school at St. Joseph's College in Yorkton, than the University of Saskatchewan. He went onto work for Saskatchewan Government Telephones. In 1952, he moved to Weyburn to work as a Public Health Inspector. The following year he joined the Knights of Columbus and met his wife, Gertrude (Gert) Ottenbreit. He proposed in January 1954 and they married later that year. Bob was a man of strong faith with traditional values. He was community-minded, hardworking, generous and optimistic. When he thought about buying a photography business, his father thought it was a bad idea. Bob persevered with hard work and passion, and he was able to fulfill his goal of owning a successful business. Bob and Gert purchased Charnell Studio ( Weyburn) in 1960 while raising their first four children. Bob worked there in his spare time, after hours from his regular job, and on Saturdays. After three years, he began working at the studio full time. He took daily breaks to socialize with friends at local coffee spots, swap a story or two, and share his sweet sense of humour. Bob and Gert's family grew to seven children. Bob had a dream of farming and purchased 800 acres of farm land to grow wheat and barley. In 1977 he moved his family to the farm. Bob and Gert retired in Weyburn to a new house they built. From there they traveled the world: Australia to Costa Rica, New York to the Ukraine, China to Brazil and beyond. In 2013, Gert passed away, Bob continued to his devotion to the church. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and held every position from Scribe to Grand Knight. Until recently, Bob enjoyed visiting with his friends daily in Weyburn for coffee. Prayers were held Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, SK with Fr. Francis Plaparampil celebrant. Pallbearers were: John Roome, Jameson McCosh, Liam McCosh, Viktor Popp, Hanna Popp and Chris Ebel. Honorary Pallbearers were the Knights of Columbus. Luncheon followed at the McKenna Hall, Weyburn, SK. Interment was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Bob may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com "Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories".
Published by Weyburn Review from Feb. 16 to Mar. 18, 2022.

Robert married Gertrude (Gert) Ottenbreit on 30 Oct 1954 in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton, saskatchewan, Canada. Gertrude (daughter of Franciscus (Frank) Anton Ottenbreit and Carolina (Caroline) Exner) was born on 1 Nov 1929 in Grayson, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 6 Nov 2013 in Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 9 Nov 2013 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
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.

Obituary

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

Genevieve married Edward (Ed) Berezowski on 26 Sep 1960 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Edward (son of Paul Berezowski and Alexandra Martinuik) was born on 18 May 1936 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 26 Sep 1993 in Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 30 Sep 1993 in Yorkton Memorial Gardens, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.W. married J.A. MacDonald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.C. married N.D.R.M. Brassard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

I.M. married D.G. Busby [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.A. married R.M. Prokipchuk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.M. married S.E. Shewchuk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.M. married E.A. Matisho [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P. married L.G. Kluk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.I. married R.B. Griffiths [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.M. married J.L. Zarowny [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.J-A married R.L. Downs [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.P. married R.B. Vogelsang [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

V.M. married J.E. Lewis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.A. married C.S. Beaumont [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.Y. married R.A. Meihuizen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.P. married G.L. Meier [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

A.I. married T. Dawson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.M. married A. Bergen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.M. married D.L. Watson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.M. married R. Larson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.I. married R.A. Roome [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.J. married M.M. Bourdages [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.M. married L.E. Ebel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

S.F. married D.W. McCosh [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.M. married S.L. Espeseth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married S. Mizumoto [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

A.P. married J.D. Popp [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: M.P. Lapka. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: L.M. Leckie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.E. married J.D. Scott [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

A.E. married B.M. Tackaberry [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: E.J. Rasanen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J.L. Petryshyn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Tracy married Trevor Ronald Grywacheski on 30 Oct 1996 in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada. Trevor (son of Ron Grywacheski and Sharon Jondle) was born on 27 Oct 1970 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Karrie married M.D. Wasylyniuk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.C. married M.L. Wasylyniuk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

K.R. married G.A. Anaka [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: C. Gulka. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Cherise Camille Lukey age 47 of Swift Current, SK, died August 26, 2020 at home. Cherise was cremated and there was no service at this time. She was born in Thompson, MB on September 28, 1973. She went to school in Regina, SK and Lloydminster, SK/AB. Cherise married Derrick Mattson of Lloydminster, SK in 1998 and they lived in Swift Current, SK. Several years later they divorced; Cherise continued to live in Swift Current until her death. Cherise’s grieving family includes her parents Ernest and Sonja Lukey; her sons Tyler and Taylor Mattson; her sister Lorena (Chris) Gulka; her friend John Ross, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandparents Mike & Nora Lukey, and John & Thelma Shewchuk. May she rest peacefully in God’s care. We loved her and will miss her always. Donations in Cherise's memory may be made to the Saskatchewan Diabetes, Regional Leadership Centre South, 917A Albert St, Regina, SK S4R 2P6. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606, or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy on the family tribute wall.

Cherise married D. Mattson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A.M. married J.M. Neigum [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.P. married C.D. Rudachyk [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.M. married M.L. VanAs [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

A.L. married C.E. Nordin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.N. married C.P. Gusikoski [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.D. married L.A. Donahue [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.M. married R.F. Gaudrau [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.L.E. married K.R. Carnegie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]