MICHAEL YUZWA

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MICHAEL YUZWA May 22, 1921 - May 3, 2003 (May he make friends among the angels) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Yuzwa, of Broad Valley, MB, our dear husband, father and grandfather, on May 3, 2003. Surviving to mourn his loss, his loving wife Mary; and his devoted daughters, Iris Yuzwa, Kathie (Morris) Dmyterko, Brenda Yuzwa; two sons, Michael and Chris. Also left to cherish his memory, his beloved grandchildren, Sheila, Alanna, Kristian, Matthew and Jenna; brother Pete Yuzwa of Poplarfield; and sister Josie (Robert) Meili of Lethbridge, AB; mother-in-law Stella Ambrozik; brothers-in-law, Walter (Irene), John, Frank, Sarafin, Andrew Ambrozik; sisters-in-law, Vicki (Walter) Humeniuk, Anne Genyk, Helen (Ron) Sumka, Jane Ambrozik; survived also by many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Predeceased by his parents Nellie (1968) and John (1970) brother Frank; two sisters, Stella Plinka, Lena Melnyk; also brothers-in-law, Metro Melnyk, Mike Sametz, Metro Genyk; and sisters-in-law, Florence Yuzwa, Mary Yuzwa; and father-in-law Albert Ambrozik. Michael was born May 22, 1921, in Winnipeg. As a youngster his family moved out to Broad Valley. At the age of 21 he enlisted in the army at Shilo where he would share many stories of days he spent there. Later he worked at numerous jobs in Toronto and Winnipeg. Michael married Mary Ambrozik July 9, 1955. He took great pride at the friends he made while being employed at Versatille from 1974 to 1986. They resided at Broad Valley, where he farmed until his retirement. Mike thoroughly enjoyed going for car rides, picking wildberries, listening to Mickey and Bunny and Wilf Carter, dancing polkas and buying treats and Easter bunnies for his precious grandchildren. He also received great pleasure in helping with farm chores, working with the cattle alongside his cherished son Chris. We will always remember and appreciate the things you have done for us. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor touched... They must be felt with the heart. Always loving you. Special thanks to Dr. Mayba, Dr. Wong and Dr. Lezack and to Dr. du plooy and the nursing staff at the Arborg Hospital for their wonderful care. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Broad Valley Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of ones choice. Vichnaya Pamyat Arborg (MacKenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 06, 2003