ROSS (MYROSLAW) ONOFREYCHUK

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ROSS (MYROSLAW) ONOFREYCHUK Peacefully with his family at his side, Ross passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003 at the Seven Oaks General Hospital. Ross will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by Edith, his wife of 54 years; his children and their spouses, Ronald (Linda), Bruce (Katherine) and Gregory (Norma) grandchildren Jodi (Michael), Bradley (Katie), Kerri, Cindy, Susan, David and Jeffery; and his beloved great-granddaughter Sydnee. Ross is also survived by sisters Teenie (Alex), Pauline (Stanley) and brother Mike (Myrtle) plus numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Anne; sisters Helen and Olga; and brothers-in-law Art and John. Ross was born on May 6, 1923, in Foley, MB. After custom threshing and well drilling with his father, he went to work in the mines at Berens River. Upon returning from the mines he spent 2 years in Toronto as a mechanic returning to Teulon, MB, where he was employed by Teulon Motors for 13 years. In 1964 he boldly ventured into his own business, "Beachside Service", Winnipeg Beach, until his retirement in 1986. During his time in business he was well liked and respected by staff, business associates and customers, many of whom would stop by the garage or the house to spend time with him in appreciation of his friendship and his mechanical skills. The family is grateful for the dedicated care that Ross received from the staff on Willow Unit at Fred Douglas Lodge and to the Palliative Care staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital. A special thank you goes out to Rosss former friends and customers from Beachside Service for being an important part of his life. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Bradley, David and Jeffery Onofreychuk, Gerald Onofreychuk, Larry Skwarek and Michael Sebastyanko. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating Rosss life will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lady of the Lake Church, Winnipeg Beach, MB, with Rev. Lynn Stevens officiating. Interment of ashes to be held at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing to do so may make charitable contributions in Rosss memory to Fred Douglas Lodge, Seven Oaks General Hospital Fund or a charity of their choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in charge of arrangements. 204-482-3271. VICHNAYA PAMYAT

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2003