LILLIAN KLYSH (KAPETZ)

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LILLIAN KLYSH
(nee KAPETZ)

Lillian Klysh, beloved wife of Father Mirone Klysh, "fell asleep in the Lord" on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the Grace Hospital.
She was born near Roblin, Manitoba on June 15, 1934, the daughter of William and Annie Kapetz. After graduating from high school in Roblin, Manitoba, she began her teaching career, retiring in 1989 after teaching for more than 30 years.
On October 10, 1959, in the midst of a blizzard in Roblin, Manitoba, she was united in Holy Matrimony with the future Father Mirone Klysh. Recently, they celebrated their 60th anniversary. For 59 years, she carried the "Cross of the Orthodox Priesthood" with her husband. Forty-six of those years were spent at St. George Orthodox Church in Winnipeg (Transcona).
The family hereby expresses its most prayerful gratitude to her family physician, Dr. Brian Sharkey, for his compassionate and dedicated care for her for many years, especially during the past year.
Lillian is survived by her husband Father Mirone Klysh, her daughter Marianne (Ihor), her son Myron (Marion), her son Bill, her grandchildren, Michael, Maria (Peter), Matthew, Christina, Ashton and Tianna, her sister Shirley, and many other relatives.
For Lillian, family was always an important priority. She loved any excuse to create a get-together involving as many family members as possible. Supper invitations, emails and phone calls were frequently received by many family members.
Memorial service will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in St. George Orthodox Church, 121 Harvard Avenue East. The funeral service will be celebrated in the church on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The officiant for both services will be Father Michael Ungrin. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Donations may be made to St. George Orthodox Church or a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2019