MICHAEL GERY (GERIJ)

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MICHAEL GERY (GERIJ) It is with deep sorrow that we are announcing the passing of Michael Gery on Sunday, July 11, 2004. Michael was born on December 10, 1921 in the city of Drohobych, Ukraine. Besides his beloved wife Luba, Michael is survived by two sisters, Rosalie and Anna, nieces and nephews in Ukraine and two nephews in Germany. He was predeceased by his parents in Ukraine, his son Bohdan and brother Johan in Germany. Due to the early death of his parents, Michael was left as an orphan. His early life was a very difficult struggle. During the Second World War, Michael was compelled to work in Germany. While in Germany, Michael met and married his future wife Luba. After the war they moved to England. In 1951 Michael and Luba moved to Winnipeg, Canada. Michael was employed with the City of Winnipeg for 33 years, initially as a labourer and later as a foreman in charge of keeping the streets clean and well repaired. Michael was a member of Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral and Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre (Oseredok). He was very active in a number of sport activities such as golfing, curling and soccer and won numerous awards and trophies in golf and curling. Very special thanks are conveyed to Dr. B. A. Gorski, their family doctor, for his many years of excellent medical service. Thanks and appreciation are also expressed to the compassionate and loving friends of the family over the many years and especially at this difficult time. Prayers will be sung at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral, 115 McGregor St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 15 also at the cathedral, with Rev. M. Kouts officiating, with assistance from Protodeacon M. Woroby. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Slawko Schur and Stephan Romaniuk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children of Chernobyl Fund, Suite 200-2118A Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6S 1M8. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 14, 2004