PAUL WILLIAM CHANAS

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PAUL WILLIAM CHANAS May 16, 1969 July 10, 2009 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Chanas on July 10, 2009. Paul resided in Calgary, Alberta, but is formerly of East Selkirk, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn his passing his father Paul and sisters, Shauna of East Selkirk, Donna (Brian) of Winnipeg, and Karen (Andrew) and niece Danika of Gillam, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Adele; grandparents Dmytro and Caroline Chanas and Marion and Elsie Myslicki; aunt Katherine; uncles John and Fabien, and cousin Glenn. Paul was born and raised in East Selkirk, Manitoba, where he grew up playing sports, dirtbiking, snowmobiling, and rough housing his sisters. He also enjoyed Ukrainian Dancing, and was a proud member of the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Paul was introduced to computers in junior high, and they were to become his career path. Paul graduated from Red River Community College in 1991 with a diploma in Computer Analyst Programming, and began work in Winnipeg. His career led him to Alberta, where he moved between Edmonton and Calgary, until finally settling in Calgary. Paul was employed for many years with Aura Advanced Technologies. While in Alberta, Paul developed a love for rodeos, and would travel around Alberta to many different events. He also loved photography, and would take his camera gear with him to document all of the lively moments. Honouring Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at 2:00 p.m., in the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in East Selkirk, MB, with Fr. Peter Chorney officiating. Internment will follow in the East Selkirk Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to Jill Bloor and Debbie and Kim Myslicki for everything they have done for Paul in the past year, and for everything you have done to help us in the past few days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Suite 200 - 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. VICHNAYA PAMYAT Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 14, 2009