NELLIE OSTROWSKY (CHUBEY)

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NELLIE OSTROWSKY (nee CHUBEY) Peacefully, Nellie Ostrowsky (nee Chubey) passed away at the Répos Jolys in St. Pierre-Jolys with her family by her side on June 23, 2008 at the age of 94 years. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her sons, William (Alice), Peter (Nellie), Harry (Doreen), Morris (Margaret) and Bob (Rose); daughters, Florence (Ken Nielsen), Ann and Rose Smook, 18 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. She is also survived by brother Nick (Jean) Chubey; sister Violet (Victor) Zinyk; two sisters-in-law, Anne and Mary Chubey and brother-in-law Krist Christiuk and many nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by her husband, John in 1963; her father Tom; mother Anna; brothers, Andrew, Peter, Mike, Bill, Steve, Paul and Harry; sisters, Marie Rostosky and Effie Christiuk, sister Mary and brother Alec in infancy; sister-in-law Lena Chubey; brother-in-law Dan Rostosky and two grandchildren in infancy. Nellie was born on June 16, 1914 in Rosa, MB. She worked at home until she married John on February 14, 1936. They farmed in the Senkiw area. After John passed away, she continued to live on the farm until 2001 when illness necessitated her move to the Répos Jolys in St. Pierre-Jolys, MB. She was a life-long member of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity of St. Mary at Senkiw. She was a devoted member of the Roseau Valley Legion. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, quilting, cooking, listening to Ukrainian music, gardening and travelling. Mom would work for days before Ukrainian Easter and Christmas to prepare for the entire family who gathered in her home. She shared freely her traditions. Baba always took special care to ensure the little ones were included in outside Easter egg hunts and loved to hear them caroling around the dinner table Nellie will always be remembered for her ability to make any plant grow. Her passion for flowers was always evident in the colorful displays she created in her massive flower beds. Special thanks to the staff of the Répos Jolys who took such great care of Mom. Appreciation is extended to the many friends and family members who visited and made Nellie's days special. Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, MB. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity of St. Mary at Senkiw, MB with interment at the church cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity of St. Mary, Senkiw or to the Palliative Care Program, South Eastman Health, P.O. Box 88, St. Pierre, MB R0A 1V0 (Répos Jolys Care Home). Vichnaya Pamyat Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2008