RUSSELL YALOWEGA

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RUSSELL YALOWEGA Peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2003, Russell Yalowega passed away at the age of 73. Russell leaves to cherish his memory his loving and caring wife Marie of 52 years; devoted and superb daughters, Dena-Rae (Pat), Gaylene (Kerry), Sharon (Bill) precious grandchildren, Tristan Davidson, Carson and Taylor Neil; sisters, Helen Perchaluk and Lena Popleta; sister-in-law Helen Lingren and treasured nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Peter; mother Eloise; brothers, Mike, John, Steve and sister Anne. Russell was born in Shortdale, MB., on April 21, 1930. He worked for Winnipeg Hydro for 33 years. He was a jack of all trades, electrician, carpenter and plumber. Russell was a member of St. Josephs Parish for 43 years, St. Josephs Brotherhood and Knights of Columbus. He was a very soft spoken friend to all who knew him. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, July 24, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Josephs Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave., with a Redemptorist Father officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Light, Steve Trach, Mike Moroz, Mike Stasynec, Matt Stebeleski and active pallbearers Alf Plishke, Lawrence Plishke, Joe Ewanika, John Hykawy, Tom Rodeck and Ed Faseruk. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Russells memory to St. Josephs Building Fund, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or to a charity of your choice. You were always there when we needed you, No task was too great or small. With a loving heart and a willing hand For us you did it all. Thanks for the years you gave us And for the times we shared. We only pray that when you left us You knew how much we cared. God saw you getting tired And peace was meant to be, So He put His arms around you And whispered Come with me. Please hold him in your arms And treasure him with care, Make up for all he suffered And all he had to bear. Please whisper in his ear In case he didnt hear, How much we truly love him And wish he was still here. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 23, 2003