STEPHEN (STEVE) BUDEY

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STEPHEN (STEVE) BUDEY Peacefully in blessed sleep at the DeSalaberry District Health Centre in St. Pierre, on March 15, 2004, Stephen (Steve) Budey went to be with his heavenly Father. He is survived by his beloved wife Elsie (Zaporozan) of 51 years; four daughters, Gloria (Jerry) Chubaty, Theresa (Larry) Chubaty, Stephanie, Debra Kantimere; two sons, Donald (Linda), Robert (Karen) eleven grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rachel), Ryan (Christine), Wesley, Heather, Mark, Laurie (Brad), Tammy, Leah (Michael), Ashley, Robyn, Lauren; three great-grandchildren, Robert, Eric, Austin; mother in-law Theresa Zaporozan; one sister Jennie Skrinski; one brother-in-law Lawrence (Audrey) Zaporozan and many friends and relatives. Born in Western Ukraine on January 9, 1927, to John and Anna Budey. At a young age he came to Canada to start his new life in Rosa. He married, raised a family and worked on the farm all his life. He also was involved in various public and community affairs. Steve was a councillor for the RM of Franklin for several years. He enjoyed being a school bus driver, watching his children receive an education, later becoming a trustee for the Boundary School Division. He also was an agent for Co-Operators Insurance and St. Nicholas Mutual Benefit Association. His dedication throughout life involved community service which included the Holy Eucharist Church, Roseau River Park and Shevchenko Ukrainian Centre. Dads pride and joy were his farm, family gatherings and socializing with many friends and neighbours. You are loved and will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Prayers will be said Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel in Steinbach, and Mass of the Resurrection will be held Thursday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Eucharist Church in Rosa. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of the DeSalaberry Health Centre for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association. Vichnaya PamYat Arrangements Entrusted To LOEWEN FUNERAL CHAPEL 5 Chrysler Gate Steinbach, MB (204) 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2004