UKRAINETZ - DUNCAN

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UKRAINETZ - DUNCAN Suddenly on Thursday, November 9, 2006 near Grand Rapids, Rikki Ukrainetz aged 19 years and Thomas Duncan aged 21 years of Thompson, Manitoba. Prayers will be said on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 114 Cree Road. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2006 also in the church with V. Rev. Father Roman Bozyk of Winnipeg officiating. Interment to follow in the Thompson Cemetery. RIKKI MORGAN UKRAINETZ April 28, 1987 November 9, 2006 Suddenly, on Thursday, November 9, 2006, Rikki Ukrainetz, along with her best friend, Thomas Duncan, were taken up into the arms of the angels. Rikki leaves to mourn her father, Richard, and spouse Denise of Thompson, MB; mother Robin Fortin-Ukrainetz of Edmonton, AB; brother Curtis Ukrainetz of Edmonton, AB; grandparents, Don and Lillian Ukrainetz of Brandon, MB, Bob and Mitzi Fortin of Midland, TX, Maggie Fortin of Lacombe, AB, Carl and Anne Monkman of Loon Straits, MB. In addition, Rikki will be greatly missed by her aunties and uncles; Darryl and Karen Ukrainetz of Camrose, AB, Natalie and Richard McKay of Lethbridge, AB, Bob Fortin of Edmonton, AB, A.J. Hamilton of Lethbridge, AB, Sharon and Drew Gunson of Lorette, MB, and Linda Monkman of Steinbach, MB. This tragic loss is also shared with her 10 Cousins, and many dear Friends from Thompson, Winnipeg and the Gretna area. Rikki was born in Thompson, April 28, 1987, received several academic and honorary awards in grade school, attended grade 9 in Gretna at M.C.I. and graduated from R.D.P.C. in Thompson in 2005. During high school, she worked at the Thompson Library, the Heritage Museum and most recently, the Paint Lake Marina. Her father is left with loving memories of the times spent together fishing, hunting and chicken hunting. Her free spirit and creativity wonderfully influenced all that she touched including; poetry, drawing, painting, photography, and numerous crafts. She loved spending time with her friends and with her (baby) Pug dog, Tino. A heartfelt thank you to Liz Lychuk for all the tender caring and support she gave Rikki during both happy and difficult times over the past five years. Rikki touched so many in a special way and will remain in our hearts forever. THOMAS GEORGE DUNCAN July 1, 1985 November 9, 2006 It is with great sorrow that we announce the accidental death of Thomas on Thursday, November 9, 2006, son of Stuart and Debra Duncan; brother to Jenny, Danielle and Johnathan; uncle to Rylan and Alyssa. Grandparents are Sonia (Skwarchuk) and David Sawatzky (Winnipeg, MB) and Charlie Toth (Nanaimo, BC). Thomas graduated from R.D.P.C. in 2004, worked for a while, and was making plans to move to Winnipeg so that he could work and further his education in photography. Thomas loved being at his computer or on his Nintendo, playing games related to strategy and war. Growing up, Thomas served as an Altar Boy and also tried hockey and figure skating. He was in Cubs, Scouts and Venture programs, taking many trips; the biggest one was in 2001 to P.E.I. for the Canadian Jamboree. He was also in Junior Rifles and loved to go hunting with his father. He helped organize the paintball field and brought many friends to join the club. Thomas took his camera everywhere he went and was putting a portfolio together to submit with his application to further his studies. Thomas loved family pets Smokey, Sibo and Copper (Siberian Huskies). Tino (purebred Pug) was Thomas and Rikki's pride and joy. A special thanks to Kim McNiel who helped Thomas understand his disability with dyslexia, prompting his interest in photography. Thomas was predeceased by his grandfather and grandmother, Hawley (1977) and Barbara Duncan (2002); grandfather, George Skwarchuk (2002); and his uncles, Timothy Duncan (1976); and Gregory Skwarchuk (1972). Also left to mourn are his aunts and uncles, Sandra Duncan (Calgary, AB), David (Vi) Duncan (Fruitville, BC), Jackie (Rene) Nault (Quesnel, BC), Barbara Lynn (Bob) Tustin (Qualicum Beach, BC), Craig (Bernadette) Duncan (Thompson, MB), Chuck (Marlene) Toth (Edmonton, AB), Wayne (Tracey) Skwarchuk (Thompson, MB), Valerie Robertson (Calgary, AB), Sharon (James) Dakers (Thompson, MB), Dennis Skwarchuk (Edmonton, AB), 25 cousins and many close friends. Thomas son of Stuart and Debra Duncan, brother to Jenny, Danielle and Johnathan, uncle to Rylan and Alyssa. Also left to mourn are grandparents Sonia (Skwarchuk) and David Sawatzky of Winnipeg and Charlie Toth of Nanaimo, BC. In lieu of flowers if friends so desire donations may be made to the Thompson Humane Society or the charity of their choice. Boardman Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Phone 778-7982 Thompson.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2006