TEKLA FEDUS

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TEKLA FEDUS Peacefully with her husband John at her side, on Saturday May 3, 2008, Tekla Fedus passed away at the age of 86 years. Prayers will be held in the chapel of the Omega Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 starting with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Deacon Michael Strilec officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. Tekla is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, John, and many nieces, nephews and cousins in Ukraine. She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, an infant son, and a special friend and neighbour Peter Semchyshyn. Tekla was born on March 6, 1922 in Markopil, Ukraine. She immigrated to Canada on June 24, 1978. Shortly afterwards she became a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption, a member of the church choir and a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League. She took great joy and pride in being the church cantor, with the assistance of the talented voice of Sonja Bereza. Tekla's passion was her faith and music. She and her husband freely devoted many hours in volunteer work for the church, cleaning, washing the alter cloths and making communion bread. Music was another love and talent as she led the church choir, sung at mass, attended other church services (St. Claude Church), attended personal care homes, visited friends and many funerals, all with song. Tekla was a loving, caring and generous person. She found happiness in helping out her families in Ukraine with much generosity. She took pride in her home, garden and friends, especially her dearest friend and neighbour Zennia and Peter Semchysyn who were her adopted Canadian family. Tekla, as a member of the ladies league, assisted in catering events, she and Nellie Jakymiczko cooked for many weddings, smorgs and social events. Tekla's baking was shared by others, many received a bag of perogies for a helping hand. She was renowned for her Korovai , traditional wedding bread. Tekla was a natural when it came to caring for people. She nursed John's parents until their passing, and presently continued nursing in the care of her husband. The community of the church, family and friends share in the loss of a wife, aunt and friend. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1T8 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our web site www.omegafuneralhome.com Dedicated to those we serve

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 07, 2008