ANASTASIA ZANYK (HUMENY)

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ANASTASIA ZANYK (nee HUMENY) On Wednesday, January 24, 2001, Anastasia Zanyk passed away, with her family by her side, at the Tache Nursing Centre, at the age of 101 years. She was predeceased by her husband Nicholas; daughter Ann; son Michael; and three infant sons, Steven, Harry and Maurice. Anastasia is survived by her children, Mary Loch, Zonnie Buchanan (Neil), Emily Gow (Bob), Pearl Wlock (Walter), Joseph Zanyk (Kathreen), Irene Kozar, Sylvia Meyer, (Karl), and Sylvester Zanyk; as well as 38 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Anastasia was born on October 1, 1899 in the Ukraine and immigrated to Canada with her parents at the age of two years. She married Nicholas at the age of 16 and pioneered in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, raising their large family. She was a very hard working mother, devoted entirely to her children. She was well loved by everyone who knew her, and she was a remarkable person who was admired by all. Anastasia was always very generous to anyone who needed help, advice or comfort. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. in the P. Coutu Funeral Chapel, 156 Marion St. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., also in the Chapel, with Deacon Ted Wood presiding. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Cranberry Portage, MB. The family would like to especially thank her friend Aline Gagne, her niece Mary Morris, and the dedicated staff at the Tache Nursing Centre for their kindness and friendship that was shown to our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anastasias memory to a charity of ones choice. P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2001