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TEKLA (GLADYS) STEFANISHYN
Born: Dec 04, 1915
Date of Passing: Jul 14, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTEKLA (GLADYS) STEFANISHYN (nee BAYDAK) December 4, 1915 - July14, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family announces our mother's passing at the Holy Family Home at the age of 98 years. Gladys is survived by her three daughters Gerri Krisa, Emily (Fern) Scanlon, Muriel (Don) Steedsman; six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren-- Dean (Abby), Michael and Miranda Scanlon, Todd (Lucena), Jake and Deena Scanlon, Jay (Karyn), Dillon and Brett Scanlon, Chris (Phirun) and Luanna Krisa, Kohbi Sadge and Jeida Flor, Kasha and Kyla Krisa; sisters Anne Samaniuk, Mildred Kalyniuk; brothers Matt (Jean) and Ernest (Stephanie) Baydock; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Mike 20 years ago to the day; son Peter; sisters Doris Olynyk, Mary Wolochatiuk, Elsie Michasiw; brothers John and Mike Baydock; and by her special friend and sister-in-law Zenova Stefanishyn. Born in Mears, MB, Gladys married on October 13, 1934. Together they lived in Angusville and farmed until 1964 when they moved to Winnipeg. Gladys was a very generous and supportive mother and grandmother. She was fiercely independent and maintained her dignity to the end. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 202 Harcourt Street with Rev. Fr. Walter Klimchuk, presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. The family would like to thank the staff at Holy Family Home St. Johns Unit for the compassionate and kind care they provided our mother during the last nine months of her life. Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers anyone wishing to make a donation on Gladys' behalf may do so to the Holy Family Home, 165 Aberdeen Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 1T9, or St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 202 Harcourt Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3H3. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com Forever Remembered.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 17, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one. May Aunty Gladys rest in peace! Unfortunately due to prior commitments we will be unable to attend the funeral. Our prayers are with you. Jack Stefanishyn and Irene - Posted by: Jack Stefanisyn () on: Jul 16, 2014
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Baba, thank you for being such a gentle and kind, soul. You were always there for all of your family with love and support. I remember, almost 50 years ago, you used to give me coppers to go and buy candy at the store. I remember how I loved your canned dill pickles - I could devour a whole jar in one sitting! Your cooking was the best - made with the vegetables you grew from your garden. Borscht, Perogies, Soups, Baking, your Chocolate Cake!! I'm so grateful to have been able to spend time with you these last days in Holy Family. We talked, laughed and held hands. Thank you Holy Family and a special thank you to my Aunt Muriel and Aunt Emily for giving up so much of their time to make sure Baba was so well cared for. Baba....you are an Angel in Heaven, as you were on Earth. Kohbi xoxo - Posted by: Kohbi Flor (Granddaughter) on: Jul 16, 2014
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