FR. ANDREW TETERENKO

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FR. ANDREW TETERENKO It is with deepest sadness that we announce the sudden passing of The Rt. Rev. Fr. Andrew Mykytovych Teterenko; beloved husband, father and grandfather on November 15, 2000 at the age of 68. He was survived by his loving wife Halia; seven children and 13 grandchildren: Gabriel (Kelly Nichol) and their children, Jillian and Lauren, Khrystyna Courchene and her children, Timothy, Larissa, Abraham and Benjamyn, Ted (Pat) and their children, Derek and Alyson, Vera Shawarsky (Alex) and their son Andrew, Paul (Christine) and their children, Julian and Markian, Mykola Kowalchuk (Michelle) and their children, Talia and Maxim and James. He was predeceased by his parents, Anna Skibineckij and Mykyta Teterenko; step-father George Skibineckij; infant brother and infant daughter Olenka. Fr. Andrew was born on October 14, 1932 in Berestechko, Ukraine (Volyn). At the age of 6, his family decided to leave Ukraine. Before they were able to board the train, his father was arrested and eventually killed as a political prisoner. In 1948, his difficult journey through Europe ended when he came to Canada with his mother and grandmother (Matrona Sokach). Fr. Andrew finished high school in Canada and responded to his calling by studying theology at St. Andrews College. In 1954, he married Halia Lypka, was ordained as a deacon and then into the priesthood. From 1954 to 1994, Fr. Andrew served in many parishes across Canada. He moved his family from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. He was known for his interesting and thought provoking sermons. He was actively involved in many organizations and was especially passionate when working with the youth; acting as chaplain & teacher for CYMK (Ukrainian Orthodox Youth), Sunday School, Ukrainian School and summer camps. Some of the other organizations in which he was an active member include the Order of St. Andrew and the Society of Volyn. In January of 1994, Fr. Andrew suffered his first stroke. His perseverance and determination brought him much improvement. In 1996, he suffered a second stroke and fought hard to walk again. The last few years, he enjoyed many of the simple pleasures such as: reading, listening to music, attending church, enjoying social gatherings with friends and family, and was especially happy to spend time with his grandchildren. Commencement of the Funeral Rite will be sung on Sunday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (820 Burrows Ave). The Funeral Divine Liturgy will be sung on Monday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary the Protectress U.O.C. Interment will follow at Transcona Cemetery. Officiating will be His Beatitude Metropolitan WASYLY along with the clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to St. Mary the Protectress U.O.C., St. Andrews College, or the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba. Vichna Yomu Pamyat! May his memory be eternal! CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL in care of arrangements, 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2000