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EVA ZAJAC It is with great sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Eva Zajac, a wife, mother and baba. On Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 12:30 in the afternoon she left us peacefully with her husband Michael, of 50 years, by her side. She leaves to mourn her only daughter Sonia Szelemej, husband Jerry, and her two grandchildren Kathryn and Andrew; sister Ann Futros, brother John (Gwen) Huzyk, brother Robert (Kathryn) Huzyk, and many nieces and nephews. Eva was born on January 22, 1940 in the village of Regetiw in Western Ukraine where she lived with her mother until the age of two. She then was left to be raised by her grandmother and aunties. At a very early age she was a child labourer, until she immigrated to Canada at the age of 17 on February 1, 1957, to be reunited with her mother Melania and stepfather Wasyl Huzyk as well as her three siblings. In her early years Eva worked at the Nutty Club, until the birth of her only child Sonia, then she dedicated her life to being a homemaker and raising her pride and joy, Sonia. At this same time she was stricken with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which kept her from doing many things she loved. Even with this burden she still managed to garden, cook, have family gatherings and take small vacations with the ones she loved. When her health allowed her, she worked part time at St. Charles Country Club for a number of years which she enjoyed very much. She spent many joyous hours with her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Though she had many physical challenges, she always moved forward and tried to live life to the fullest that she was able to. Eva was a lifelong member of St. Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church. To those who knew her, she will be greatly missed, and never forgotten. We would like to give thanks to the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital especially Dr. Panaskevich for doing everything she could, and a special thank you to her dear friend Valerie Bezruk for helping her in many ways while she was still at home. Prayers will be read on Friday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel. The Divine Liturgy will be at St. Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church, 160 Euclid Ave., November 3 at 10;00 a.m. with Father Len Ratushniak and Monsignor Michael Buyachok. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery Pallbearers will be: Jerry Szelemej, Ihor Szelemej, Andrew Szelemej, Rob Fraser, John Huzyk, and Robert Huzyk. VICHNAYA PAMYAT
Publish Date: Nov 1, 2012
EVA ZAJAC It is with sadness that Eva's family announces her passing on October 27, 2012 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital. Prayers will be said on Friday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, November 3 at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 160 Euclid Street with Father Leonard Ratushniak, C.Ss.R. officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Oct 30, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Sonia....I am so very sorry to hear of your loss just now. May mama always be an angel by your side. VICHNAYA PAMYAT" - Posted by: Anna Kulbaba (Semaniuk) (friend) on: Nov 12, 2012
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Dear Sonia, Jerry and Family So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our sincere condolences for your loss. May the sorrow that you are feeling in your heart be lightened by the love of God that surrounds you. - Posted by: Wendy & Myron Semegen (Friend ) on: Nov 02, 2012
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Eva was a real remarkable and wonderful individual. We are so honored to have known her for a greater part of our lives. A wife, a mother and a true Baba with a heart of gold. Eva was so easy to talk to and never complained about anything. Her strength to fight as long as she could was for her Mike and Sonia and those precious grandchildren. She always said she was so lucky to have such a caring husband, daughter, son-in-law and that she was so blessed to have two grandchildren that were so much like her Sonia. We will surely miss Eva, May God give you all the strength and courage you are going to need in the days, weeks, and months ahead. "Rest in Peace Eva" "VICHNAYA PAMYAT" Take Care of each other and always remember she will never leave you, as she made so many memories that will last a life time in your heart. We are also here for you whenever you need a shoulder. - October 31, 2012 - Posted by: Ed & Sandy Sawchuk, Nicole, Don, Rylan and Carter Feakes and Rob & Maria Sawchuk (Eva was like family to us as we have known her for most of our lives, going back 45 years ago.) on: Nov 01, 2012
