NETTIE ZABOGRUSKI

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NETTIE ZABOGRUSKI (KARATCHUK) Peacefully on April 29, 2000 Nettie passed away at the age of 79 years at the St. Boniface Hospital with her family by her side. Nettie was born on March 4, 1921 in Riverton, MB. She leaves to mourn her daughter Linda (Ben) of Gimli; sons, Wayne, Rick and Dennis (Darlene) grandchildren, Steven and Justin Gerbrandt and Darren, Denise and Dwayne Zabogruski; sister Mary Obirek; brothers, Mike and Billy Karatchuk (Barbara), and many nieces and nephews. Nettie was predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Steve, on April 7, 1990; a brother John Karatchuk and two sisters-in-law, Mary and Julia Karatchuk. As a young girl, Nettie worked as a cook on Lake Winnipeg and later worked at the Selkirk Mental Hospital in Dietary for many years. Nettie enjoyed the company of her family and friends and always had a smile and a greeting for everyone. She was a gracious lady whose children and grandchildren meant the world to her. She loved sitting in her gazebo to have a cup of tea and enjoy her flowers. She was at peace with herself when she was well enough to attend church. Nettie was famous for her perogies and her Ukrainian food dishes. Her strong faith, courage and love for her family enabled her to maintain an optimistic attitude. Special thanks to staff at the St. Boniface and Selkirk General Hospitals, Dr. Demsas, Dr. Nesbitt and Dr. Fuchs. A special thanks to all her home care staff, especially Karen, Jeanette, Susan and Kim. Prayers will be said on Tuesday (tonight) at 8:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Selkirk with Fr. Harry Oliynek officiating. Interment in the East Selkirk Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be all her grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Dennis, John and Brian Karatchuk, Lloyd Lefteruk, Eugene Obirek, and Bill Marsh. To Those I Love and Those Who Loved Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears; Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now its time I travelled on alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must; Then let your grief be comforted by trust, Its only for awhile that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on; So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you cant see me or touch me, Ill be near And if you listen with your heart, youll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile and say "Welcome Home." Author Unknown VICHNAYA PAMYAT Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2000