OLGA DECKERT (MELNYK)

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OLGA DECKERT (nee MELNYK) It is with deep sorrow that the family of Olga Deckert announces her passing on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at her residence, with her husband by her side. Olga leaves to cherish her memory her husband Harold of 54 years. She is survived by her son Mervin (Colleen) daughter Judy (Jim Johnston) seven grandchildren, Kelly, Paul, Christine and Jesse Deckert; Darren, Kurt and Trevor Johnston. Left to mourn her passing are her sisters, Lena Shymkiw and Stella Andrechuk; sister-in-law Edna Hauser; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Shirley; sister Jean; brother Frank; stepsister Mary; stepbrothers, Stanley, Peter, Nestor and Michael Besko; brother-in-law Rheinhold Deckert; and parents, Ann and William. Olga was a wonderful and devoted mother who cherished her family. She had a great love for life and a tremendous faith in the Lord. She loved being with her grandchildren and was very proud of them. She enjoyed hosting family dinners, cooking, baking, canning her home-grown vegetables, crocheting, knitting sweaters, scarves and mittens. She was interested in needlepoint and many other crafts. Playing cards with her husband and friends brought her much enjoyment throughout her life. Pallbearers will be grandsons Paul and Jesse Deckert; Darren, Kurt and Trevor Johnston; and Ron Shymkiw. Friends may call to pay their respects on Thursday, April 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day St. Service to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, corner of Kildare Avenue W. and Madeline Street, Transcona, on Friday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor D. Abraham officiating. Interment to follow at the Transcona Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. A. Alvi, Dr. P. Harris, Dr. S. Loewen, the staff at Concordia Hospital and Moms Palliative Care Team, especially Marlene, for all their help, comfort and kindness. The family will always remember Moms courageous battle with cancer over many years, yet she was always willing to help in any way she could and was selfless in her caring. "It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home." Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2002