OLGA ANN MARGARET LOBUR SKRUMEDA

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OLGA ANN MARGARET LOBUR SKRUMEDA With great sorrow, we announce, after a valiant struggle with cancer, on Saturday February 7, 2004, at DeSalaberry District Health Centre, in her 56th year, the angels lifted the soul of Olga Ann Margaret to Eternal Rest in Gods Heavenly Kingdom, in the presence of her cherished mother; loving husband Reverend Father Michael and friend Kuma Pauline, with the exceptional Medical Staff. Olga, the only child of Ann (nee Andrusyk) and late William Lobur commenced her earthly sojourn May 16, 1948 at the Vita Hospital with Dr. Dyck and was tenderly and lovingly served in her final moments by Dr. Marlie duPlessis. Inspired by her parents, she was well nurtured and educated to develop a sincere appreciation and love of God, Christs Church and her Ukrainian Cultural Heritage and service to humanity. Upon completion of her Teaching Degree and Bachelor of Arts, she dedicated almost a quarter century to the field of Education in schools of Ridgeville, King George V (Winnipeg), Pipestone, Vita, Oak River, Sandy Lake, Rivers, Erickson in Manitoba, and eventually Hamilton, ON, during which time she served on various Educational Development Committees. She skillfully guided the children and youth, and with her expertise led many performances of drama both English and Ukrainian - including "MASH", "Zaswystaly Kozachenky", and others. Her love working with the community included a career in Real Estate in Windsor, ON, dedicating herself also to Teaching Ukrainian Language at St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (Winnipeg) and principalship of William Sarchuk Ukrainian School (Hamilton). She was a wonderful worker with CYMK, where she met her future husband Michael. She held an executive position with the Ukrainian Womens Association (Brandon), served as a Director of the Board of St. Vladimir Institute (Toronto), and worked endlessly in Charitable Fund Raising and Organizational work in Hamilton, Brandon, and Windsor. Of humble character, she was delicate, sensitive, unselfish, encouraging and supportive in fostering Gods love and truths and meeting the needs of others before her own. She carried about her the air of class and humble pride. Her delightful experiences included a brief chat with Princess Anne, during the Centennial Celebrations of the City of Brandon; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the unveiling of SELO UKRAINA Dauphin and various other dignitaries including the Archbishop of Canterbury, and various political dignitaries. She lovingly dedicated herself to support the work in Christs Vineyard with her husband Very Reverend Michael Skrumeda in Parishes of Oakburn-Brandon District, Hamilton (St. Vladimirs Cathedral) Windsor (St. Vladimirs Cathedral), Winnipeg (St. Mary the Protectress Cathedral) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. Our daughter, Dobrodijka Olga, wife, mother and grandmother, kuma, and friend shall be remembered for her love, humour, and precious moments shared. Olga was predeceased by her father William Lobur in 1999. She is mourned by her mother Anne; husband Very Reverend Father Michael Skrumeda; daughters, Laura, Maple Creek, SK, who followed her mothers footsteps in the teaching career, and Tanya of Windsor, ON and two beloved grandchildren, Michael and Hailey, with cousins and many loving friends. Her earthly journey is now complete and we pray that her soul abide in blessedness, where there is neither pain nor suffering, in a place much more beautiful than can be thought of by the heart of man. With your graciousness come to honour her loving memory during the Funeral Services and Prayers. The Funeral Requiem shall be celebrated on Wednesday, February 11 from the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, 1175 Main St., Winnipeg, MB, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Panakhyda (Prayer service) will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel in Steinbach. Main celebrants of the Service will be His Eminence Archbishop John of Edmonton, His Eminence Archbishop Yurij of Toronto, assisted by the Clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment will take place at the Cemetery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of St. Mary, Senkiw MB at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers guiding her to her final place of rest will be Walter Sokoliuk, John Andrusyk, John Gawronsky, Peter Gawronsky, George Skrumeda, Lorne Shindak, and graced by the honorary pallbearers Dobrodijky (Clergy Wives) forming an Honour Guard. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude and fervent prayers for blessings of the Lord to the many wonderful individuals too numerous to mention, the many clergy, Sisters, nurses, paramedics, volunteers and friends and various Medical Professionals who were there in the time of need and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Palliative Care DeSalaberry Medical Health Centre, St Pierre, MB or Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of St. Mary Senkiw, MB. Eternal Remembrance - Veechnaya Pamiat Arrangements Entrusted To LOEWEN FUNERAL CHAPEL 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2004