Mike Grywacheski

Family/Spouse: Alexandra Remenda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARY'S OBITUARY
Mary Gazdewich passed away at her home in Canora, SK on August 3, 2014, at the age of 94 years. Mary was born on October 5, 1919 to Mike and Alexandra (nee Remenda) Grywacheski on the family farm located in the Norquay District, SK. She was the third of seven children. Mary attended South Willow Grove School with her siblings Martin, Emil, Winnie, Paul, Lucy, and Angie. She completed her Grade 10, which was all that was offered in school as higher education was only by correspondence in those days. Mary told stories of how their family and other Ukrainian neighbour children did not speak English prior to starting school and how the children from her neighbourhood would meet up and walk, or ride in sleighs in the winter, to school and home again. Once they arrived home, there were chores to be done. On February 24, 1938, Mary married Tom Gazdewich in Norquay, SK at the Negrych home. They lived with Tom's parents until Tom was able to build their home in the R.M. of Keys. Here they raised Edward, Stanley, Steve, Paul, Valerie, and Randy. Sadness came quickly in their marriage with the sudden passing of Edward at the age of 4 1/2. Mary's years on the farm were spent providing for her family. She often spoke of picking wild berries, making preserves, raising poultry for eggs and food, milking the cows for un-homogenized milk and cream, and harvesting vegetables, all of which were canned in the summer kitchen then stored in the root cellar. Was there ever anything that tasted better than canned chicken? Mary's parents and sisters Lucy and Angie sometimes came to help with looking after the children or big tasks, like butchering the chickens. Mary's parents would come out to the farm driving the Farmall M tractor hooked up to the wagon equipped with seating for her parents and any passengers and goods they were hauling. The modern version is called an SUV. Evenings were used as quiet time to catch up on reading, mending, sewing, quilting, crocheting, or other fancy work. Things we now call hobbies were an integral part of day to day living. Sunday meant freshly butchered cream chicken, fresh garden vegetables, and the best pies ever for dessert! Sunday also meant the company of family and friends, with lots of great food to share. Then came electricity and with it an electric range; no more sweltering kitchen, less trips to the summer kitchen while making meals, and a refrigerator. This also meant that the well did not have to keep the milk and cream from going sour, fruits and vegetables could be picked and prepped for next day cooking, and there were actually leftovers on occasion. We could have ice any time we wanted! And ice creamyum! Mary raised her children with a light hand and a big heart while it was left to Tom to dole out discipline. The children grew and through the years they left home, one by one, for a better life and a regular paycheck. Mary kept herself busy. The garden did not get any smaller, poultry- ducks, turkeys, and geese - joined the chickens, and that quilting and crocheting really did turn into a hobby about this time in Mary's life. Mary would tell you that her family was richly blessed with daughters-in-law Beverly, Darlene, Phyllis, and Deb, and son-in-law Garry. She cherished these people that her children had chosen as partners and with marriage comes grandchildren! The highlight of Mary's day was spending time with these precious gifts from God who loved to come out to play at the farm. Mary enjoyed very much the times when her children could gather. The little ones tagged along with the older grandkids to create all kinds of games and even built their own treehouse/theatre with a special performance for all the adults. But eventually even the hardy must seek a different life. In the fall of 1986, Mary and Tom moved to Canora. Tom passed away in 1992 and Mary continued to live, and be blessed with, good health in the home they purchased on 5th Ave in Canora. Here Mary continued with the gardening she enjoyed, visits from family and friends, and her faith until her passing. Mary will forever be remembered for her sincerity, loyalty, integrity, and humble nature by all who knew her. Mary was predeceased by her parents Mike and Alexandra Grywacheski; husband Tom; son Edward; brothers Martin and Emil; sisters Adeline in infancy and Winnie Filipowich; brothers-in-law Pete Waselynchuk and Joe Filipowich; sisters-in-law Mary and Adela; and daughter-in-law Darlene. She is survived by her brother Paul (Sylvia) of Yorkton; sisters Lucy Waselynchuk of Stoney Creek, ON and Angie Ratushniak of Pahrump, NV; sons Stanley (Beverly) of Edmonton, AB, Steve of Benito, MB, Paul (Phyllis) of Yorkton, Randy (Deb) of Canora; and daughter Valerie (Garry) Surcon of Sturgis. Mary's goodness lives on in her 14 grandchildren and her 22 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A Visitation was held on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., both from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home, Canora, with Garret Krynski of the Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Canora Hospital Palliative Care or to the Charity of Donor's Choice in memory of Mary Gazdewich.

Mary married Tom Gazdewich on 24 Feb 1938. Tom (son of Stefan Gazdewich and Malanka Gorski) was born on 25 May 1914; died on 12 Feb 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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WINNIE'S OBITUARY
Winnie Filipowich of Kamsack, SK, passed away on February 25th, 2013, at the Kamsack Hospital, at the age of 90 years. Winnie was born on April 16th, 1922, on the family farm south of Norquay to Mike and Alexandra (Remenda) Grywacheski. As a young girl she attended the South Willow Grove School, south of Norquay. Winnie met her future husband Joe when they were in the same wedding party for Joes cousin, who was marrying Winnies friend. Joe and Winnie were united in marriage on November 1st, 1947. They spent the first winter with Joes parents on the original Filipowich homestead one and half miles east of Swan Plain. In the spring, they moved to their own farm three and half miles east of Swan Plain. In the fall of 1956, they moved back to the Filipowich homestead. They had a mixed farming operation, which included: growing grain, raising cattle, hogs and also milking cows and selling the cream at the Norquay Creamery. Winnie had a garden every year, and enjoyed canning or freezing her produce. In 1978, they built a new house complete with running water, which made life a bit easier for them. In 1988, Joe got sick and became a resident at the Norquay Lodge and passed away in May of 1998. Winnie continued to live on the farm until 2001, when she moved to the senior housing in Norquay. In November of 2012, she spent time at the Yorkton Health Centre, Preeceville Hospital, Norquay Lodge Respite, Eaglestone Lodge in Kamsack and finally at the Kamsack Hospital where she resided until her passing. Winnie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by her parents Mike and Alexandra; her husband Joe; her brother Emil; her sister Adeline in infancy; her daughter-in-law Wendy; her sisters-in-law Mary and Adela and her brothers-in-law Tom and Peter. She is lovingly remembered by her three children: Marlene (Albert) Lozinski of Danbury, Ken (Sonja) of Swan Plain and David (Sandra) of London, ON; her eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; her three sisters: Mary Gazdewich of Canora, Lucy Wasylenchuk of Stoney Creek, ON and Angie Ratushniak of Pahrump, Nevada, USA; her brother Paul Grywachewski of Yorkton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. A visitation was held on Friday, March 1st, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, both held from the Chapel of Lesons Funeral Home, Canora, with Eugene Bobyk officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Kamsack Hospital, Norquay Health Centre or to the Sturgis Congregation of the Jehovah Witnesses as tokens of remembrance in memory of Winnie.

Winnie married Joe Filipowich on 1 Nov 1947. Joe died in May 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: B. Brunet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary for Steve George Gazdewich
Steve Gazdewich
1943 - 2017

Steve George Gazdewich of Benito, Manitoba passed away at Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 74.
Dad was born on January 9, 1943, on the family farm to Tom and Mary Gazdewich of Norquay, Saskatchewan. He was the third oldest of five brothers and one sister – Edward, Stanley (Bev), Paul (Phyllis), Valerie (Garry Surcon), Randy (Debbie).
Dad attended and graduated from school in Norquay. After high school he travelled to Winnipeg to attend Teachers’ College. His first teaching job brought him to Birch River, Manitoba.
After a short stay there, he was transferred to Benito in September of 1965, where he met his beloved Darlene Abigail. It all started with flirting over the Post Office counter. Dad swept Mom off her feet in a whirlwind romance. They were married on April 2, 1966. Four daughters soon followed.
Dad’s teaching career spanned 36 years in Birch River, Benito and Heyes School. Upon retirement, he worked for Agricore and served as a Councillor for Ward 5.
Throughout his life Dad worked his own hobby farm and assisted his dad with his mixed farm operation. This made for many weekends, and an eventual move to Norquay to try farming full time. But Dad and Mom had their own dream and in 1984 purchased “Rainbow Acres” near Thunderhill. There, not only did their farm flourish, but their four “boys” were raised, and nine grandchildren spoiled.
While Dad’s days were spent in a classroom he very much enjoyed the outdoors. He loved spending time with his cattle and horses, hauling bales, cutting wood, hunting, taking photos, and going for quad rides. A good week was capped off with a game of cards, food and friends. Dad was a long-standing member of the Benito Elks Club BPOE 458, a Benito Bruiser hockey club member, supporter of the Benito Recreation Centre and coach for many school and community teams.
Dad will be sadly missed by his sweetheart Ruth Kastrukoff; daughters Bonnie, Wendy (Trevor LeBlanc), Melonee (Jamie Dowdall), Tammy (Chad Badowski); son in law, Rob Watson; grandchildren Chelsea, Zacharey, Gabby, Ryan, Lauryn, Josh, Anika, Jackson and Marci; many in-laws and out-laws; family, friends, former students and co-workers.
Dad was predeceased by his parents, his brother Edward and his beloved wife Darlene.
Should friends so desire donations in Dad’s name can be made to: Benito Recreation Centre, c/o RM of Swan Valley West, Box 610, Swan River, MB, R0L 1Z0
A time of visitation was held from the Chapel of Swan Valley Funeral Services, Swan River, Manitoba on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. The graveside service took place at Riverview-Harlington Cemetery in the Harlington District on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Swan Valley Funeral Services
363 Kelsey Trail
Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0
204-734-5775 www.swanvalleyfuneralservices.com

Steve married D. Abigail [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: G. Surcon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: D.R.A. Sopkow. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: A. Lozinski. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T. married T. McCloy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

B.L. married R. Watson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: T. LeBlanc. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. Dowdall. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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