STEVE FEDORKIE

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STEVE FEDORKIE Peacefully, at his residence, with his wife and son at his side, Steve passed away and entered his eternal home. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Rosaline and his dear son Stephen Mark. He was predeceased by his father Peter; mother Dora; two brothers, Nicholas and John; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Melnyk and Peter Melcosky. He is survived by his brother Paul (Mary) two sisters, Mary Melnyk and Matilda Melcosky all of Minnedosa; and his mother-in-law Martha Chastko of Newdale; as well as many nieces and nephews. Steve was born in 1926 on a small farm in the Ozerna district. After completing his education in both JackFish and Sandy Lake Schools, he began farming. From 1953 he worked in Winnipeg at a variety of jobs until 1966 when he became a delivery driver for Sears. In 1991, he decided to retire from driving and farming to see what else life had to offer. Steve could best be described as a gentle, caring man who showed great concern for his family. His passion for nature was truly evident in his crops, vegetable gardens and the beautiful array of flowers at his urban residence. Accompanied by his wife, he enjoyed winter vacations in Hawaii, Mexico, Florida and Cuba. During the summer, he could be found at his farm enjoying family and friends. He was a devout member of the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church for 42 years. Parastas (prayer service) will be held on Sunday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, Grant Avenue. Divine Liturgy will be sung at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at Ozerna on Tuesday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. Special thanks to nurse Leanne Connelly and Dr. O. Domke for their assistance in enabling Steve to pass away peacefully at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church Icon Fund, Ozerna Cemetery or a charity of your choice. Vichnaya Pamyat "We will miss you, Dad." RAES FUNERAL SERVICE of Shoal Lake and Erickson in care of arrangements. (204)759-2160

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 04, 2004