ANDREW KULA

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ANDREW KULA Peacefully, at noon on Thursday, October 29, 2009, in the Beausejour District Hospital, Andrew Kula passed into the arms of his Saviour, Jesus at the age of 77 years. Remaining to forever cherish Andy's memory are his wife Bernice, of 50 years of marriage; his children Darryl, Jeffrey (Roberta) and Darlene; grandchildren Jessica, Darian, Nicholas and Jazer; brother Peter and sister Elizabeth. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary Kula and by brothers Teddy and Joey. Andy was born November 28, 1931 on the family homestead in Eastdale, Manitoba. As did many men at that time, he left school to work on the family farm. From there he went to work in the peat fields in Moss Spur, Manitoba, retiring in 1996 after 47 years of service. In 1959, Andy married the love of his life, Bernice (Nowicki). Together they raised a family on the farm they established in Eastdale. Prior to his passing, he was blessed to be able to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary in the company of close family and friends. In retirement, Andy's farm interests shifted from working the land to cutting and selling firewood to friends and neighbours. He found special joy in volunteering his time to church ministries and the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Beausejour, Manitoba. Prayers will be held on Sunday evening, November 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 530 Atlantic Avenue, Beausejour, Manitoba. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday morning, November 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., also in the Church with Rev. Father Owen Steeves presiding. Interment will follow in the Eastdale Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in Andy's memory to the Eastdale Catholic Cemetery, Box 826, R.R. #1, Anola, Manitoba, R0E 0A0. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2009