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MICHAEL CHEMERIKA
Date of Passing: Mar 06, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMICHAEL CHEMERIKA Michael Chemerika, 92, of Winnipeg, MB, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 6, 2013, at Concordia Hospital. Mike was born June 3, 1920, in Mountain Road, MB. Mike is survived by his wife Margaret of 64 years; sons, Arnold (Bonnie), Dennis, and Harvey; daughters, Shirley (Doug) Haarsma and Kimberly (Angelo) Chemerika of Victoria, BC; sisters, Anne (Bill) Prokopchuk, Mary Baranuik, brother, Richard (Marie) and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. On June 17, 1948, Mike married the former Margaret Nester in Neepawa, MB. As a young man, he owned his own business hauling wood and in 1949, Mike started with Manitoba Hydro where he worked until retiring in 1982, after 33 years. Mike was very involved with his church, Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Parish and served for many years on a variety of committees and often volunteered in church activities. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 505 Watt St. at Munroe Ave. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, in Neepawa, MB. Special thanks to the staff of Bethania Home where Mike received excellent care since 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Bethania Personal Care Home, 1045 Concordia Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R2K 3S7 or www.bethania.ca, or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200-310 Broadway Ave. Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0S6. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Mar 9, 2013
MICHAEL CHEMERIKA Michael Chemerika, 92, of Winnipeg, MB, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Concordia Hospital. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 505 Watt St. at Munroe Ave. Interment will follow at Neepawa Cemetery, Neepawa, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the Bethania Personal Care Home, 1045 Concordia Ave., R2K 3S7 or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0S6 Further obituary to follow. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
Publish Date: Mar 8, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Best regards to the family. A special thank you to Margaret for the caregiving for these past long years due to alzheimer disease. It is a horrible disease for the caregivers and those affected. He is now free from suffering. Take care of your self and now is your time. - Posted by: Gail (cousin?) on: Mar 29, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to the Chemerika family, sorry to hear about Mr Chemerika's passing - Posted by: Wyshnicki Family (Freind) on: Mar 15, 2013
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With a deep heart I send my condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss. It's been a long time since i've seen you guys, but you never forget real friends. God Bless All of Us. Take Care. - Posted by: Barbara Sol (Friend of Harvey and Dennis) on: Mar 14, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Chemerika family during this time. - Lots of love, Domenic, Shannon, Sasha, Sam & Leia. - Posted by: Domenic and Shannon Pedulla (Neice) on: Mar 13, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to Shirley and Doug. May he rest in piece. - Posted by: Garry Slota (Bro-in-law to Shirley and Doug) on: Mar 10, 2013
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Harvey, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May all the wonderful memories of your father get you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Sandi S (friend of Harvey) on: Mar 08, 2013
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My deepest sympathy going out to you Marg and to your family, on the loss of your husband Michael. Domnica - Posted by: Domnica Stupak () on: Mar 08, 2013