MICHAEL WERSZYHORA

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MICHAEL WERSZYHORA November 18, 1905 - April 22, 2003 Peacefully in his sleep on April 22, 2003 at Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall, Michael Werszyhora, aged 97, passed away. Michael was predeceased by his wife Anna and his son Steven. Besides his loving daughter Pauline Strauss, Michael will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Leonard (Debbie), Larry, Teressa (Edward), Jeff, Michelle (Curtis) as well as Edward Strauss and great-grandson Devon. Michael came to Canada from the Ukraine at an early age and worked as a miner in Ontario for several years at which time he met and married Anna. Years later they moved to a farm near Hnausa, MB and together raised a family. Upon retirement, Mike and Anna moved to Arborg and lived there until Annas passing. His health eventually required him to move to Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall. Mikes strong will to live helped him survive many bouts of sickness until the Lord called for him and he was reunited with his wife. Prayers will be said on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. also at MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall with Rev. Stan Gacek officiating. Luncheon to follow directly after service at the Masonic Memorial Hall, Stonewall, with interment at the All-Saints Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Leonard, Larry and Jeff Strauss, Edward Sader, Curtis Hradowy and Jack Shkolny. The family wishes to thank the staff at Rosewood Lodge and Stonewall Hospital for all their care and kindness during his stays. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 24, 2003