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MELAN SAWKA 1919-2003
Date of Passing: May 05, 2003
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELAN SAWKA 1919-2003 After a short illness, Melan Sawka passed away on May 5, 2003 at the age of 84 years. Father, grandfather, great-grandfather is survived by his two daughters, Katherine Ulicki (Nestor) and Mary Clark, and grandchildren Alanna, Karen and Jennifer, Samantha, Vanessa, Michael, Matthew, Katherine and Rheanna, great-grandchildren Paige, Nathan, Michael, Jessica, Megan, Aerianna and Hannah. He also leaves to mourn his sister-in-law Katherine Haliziw of Chicago, IL and her family. He was predeceased by his wife Irene in 1990. A private family funeral service was held on Friday May 9. Nothing is so sweet as life Nothing is more precious than time Nothing more reassuring than the Touch of earth and grass The sound of voices and bird song This life for me is truly past Ive loved you all to the very last Weep not for me but courage take And love one another for my sake. Through laughter and tears your children and grandchildren will treasure you with fond memories and love you always. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 10, 2003