ANNE GYLYWAYCHUK (KONISKI)

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ANNE GYLYWAYCHUK (nee KONISKI) On October 4, 2008 Anne passed away peacefully at the River Park Gardens with her family by her side. Anne was predeceased by her husband Morris, her parents Palagia and Samuel Koniski, brothers, Steve, John and Joe, older sister Kay and two siblings at birth. Anne is survived by her son Bill (Roseann) Gylywaychuk, daughter Paula (Alvin) Patten, her granddaughters, Amanda (Curtis), Jennifer and Rebecca, brother Michael (Tillie) Koniski, sister-in-law Pearl Koniski, brother-in-law Bill (Nancy) Bahrychuk and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Anne was born in Narol, MB November 29, 1925, married Morris, May 1947 and moved to their home on Arden Avenue where they raised their family. She was a pioneer of St. John the Apostle Parish and was a very active member, teaching catechism and holding a seat on the women's auxiliary for many years. Anne loved gardening, knitting, sewing, reading and having pen pals across Canada and abroad. She was always known as Baba G. She worked for the St. Vital School Division and Soloway's Optical Centre for many years. During the past year Mom resided at River Park Gardens and the family would like to thank the staff for their support and love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Apostle Parish or River Park Gardens on her behalf. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Green Acres. Divine Liturgy will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 31 Riel Ave. (St. Vital) with interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery # 1 Green Acres Lane, (204) 222-3241 Life stories may be shared with friends and family across the globe at www.mem.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 07, 2008