WILLIAM NICK YELLOWEGA

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WILLIAM NICK YELLOWEGA It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and uncle William Yellowega. Bill was born in Ashville, MB On August 21, 1926 to Peter and Tekla Yellowega. He was the brother of Mary (Sul) and Steven Yellowega. He married Lillian Federowich on October 13, 1954 and resided in Ashville, MB until 1955 when they moved to Dauphin. Bill worked at Manco Dairies for 35 years and retired in 1986. He was proud to be a Volunteer of the Dauphin Fire Department from 1962-1976. Bill and his wife Lillian hosted many family gatherings, and took great pride in their home and garden. They always welcomed us and no one ever left hungry. After his wife's passing he made his home on Jackson Street. He was an avid Blue Jays Fan and with his many friends enjoyed bowling and playing cards. He was predeceased by his wife Lillian in 1989, father Peter 1931, mother Tekla in 1979 and brother Steven in 1973. He is survived by his sister Mary Sul; sisters-in-law Lena Yellowega and Sophie Federowich many nieces and nephews and his special friend Nell Presley. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. We love you Uncle Bill. Until we meet again. Prayers will be held on Monday, July 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Riverside Evergreen Chapel in Dauphin, Manitoba with the funeral services following the next day on Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. also at the Riverside Evergreen Chapel with Rev. Karen Kusek officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Humane Society. SNEATH STRILCHUK FUNERAL SERVICES In Care of Arrangements 638-4110 or Mb toll Free 1-877-243-4459

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 14, 2008