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Florence Safriuk
Date of Passing: Jan 31, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFLORENCE SAFRIUK
(nee Kostyniuk)
March 19, 1919 – January 31, 2016
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, Florence Safriuk. Florence passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Vita Personal Care Home at the age of 96.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Gertie, Leona (John), Wayne (Olly) and Audrey (Clint), 10 grand children, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Mom was predeceased by George, her husband of 63 years, parents William and Annie Kostyniuk, son-in-law Frank Gushulak, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.
Mom was an active member of the Sirko Ukrainian Women’s Association for 58 years. She loved going to church, sewing for her children and grandchildren, gardening, canning, music and especially spending time with her family.
Prayers will be said on Feb. 4, 2016, at 7:30 pm at the Vita Funeral Home, 256 Railway Avenue, Vita, Manitoba. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, Feb 5, 2016, at St. Elias Orthodox Church, Sirko, Manitoba, with internment at the Church cemetery.
We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the entire staff at the Vita Personal Care Home for all the loving care and support you gave our mother throughout her stay at the home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mom’s memory to Sirko Church or a charity of one’s choice.
Mom, you will be in our hearts forever.
Vichnaya Pamyat!
Vita Funeral Home in care of arrangements 1 (204) 425-3114.
As published in The Carillon on Feb 01, 2016