MARGARET "MAGDA" ONYSKO -

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MARGARET "MAGDA" ONYSKO 1906 - 2003 Peacefully, in her sleep, Baba passed away on September 4, 2003 at the Vita Health Centre. Baba is survived by her step-daughter, Doris; daughter-in-law Marjorie; grandchildren, Sonya (Joe), Paul, Patricia (John), Robert (Carmen) and Pat (Alan) and great-grandchildren, Jan, Susie, Jim, Laurie, Cindy, Corinne, Katrina, Evan, Kira and Toni Sloane. She also leaves to mourn her passing, sister Olga and sister-in-law Mary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Baba was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Anne Homeniuk; her husband George Onysko; sisters, Mary, Lily, Nita and Lena; brothers, John and Bill; also by her three beloved children, Bill, Mary and Tony; daughter-in-law Luba and son-in-law Bill. Baba married George when she was 16 years old. She lived her entire life in the Gardenton area, raising a family, running a grocery store, tending a massive garden, and helping at the church, community hall and museum - always there to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. She was a master in the kitchen - no gathering could ever be too large and no menu could have too many courses. She was a kind and generous person and worked tirelessly throughout her life. Baba was very proud of her Ukrainian heritage. During her lifetime, she was a member of St. Michaels Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian Womens Organization and the Ukrainian Hall - all in Gardenton. The family expresses special thanks and gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Vita Health Centre and to the many friends and family members who took the time to visit with her over the years. Prayers will be said on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Loewen Funeral Chapel, 5 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach, MB. Pallbearers are Evan Onysko, Robert Onysko, Alan Lawrence, Richard Homeniuk, Wayne Bozyk and Dennis Konrad. Honourary Pallbearers are Walter Kowaliuk, Ben Smook and Joe Metz. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Gardenton, MB with Fr. Miron Pozniak officiating. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery. If friends so wish, donations to St. Michaels Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Gardenton would be appreciated. "Vichnaya Pamyat" Arrangements entrusted to: LOEWEN Funeral Chapel 5 Chrysler Gate - Steinbach - 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 07, 2003