LENA DARICHUK

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LENA DARICHUK Suddenly, on Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Concordia Hospital, Lena Darichuk, aged 88 years, of Winnipeg, beloved wife of the late Michael Darichuk. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, William, Wallace (Veronica) and George; two daughters, Jean (Myron) and Betty (Bob) seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister Ann Gowryluk; and her sister-in-law Margaret Huculak. Besides her loving husband Michael she was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Jennie Huculak; her brothers, Nick and Alex; and sisters, Mary and Dorothy. Lena was born on July 2, 1915 in Gonor, MB. She also grew up and was educated in that area. In 1933 she married Michael Darichuk and moved to Fort Frances where Michael worked for the CNR. They later moved to East Lower Fort Garry where they farmed until 1963, when they moved to North Kildonan. Lena worked at the Health Sciences Centre for 11 years, retiring in 1980. She enjoyed her years of retirement living in Transcona. Mom was a kind, loving, thoughtful and inspirational person who exemplified all Christian values. She dearly loved her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She remained young at heart and had a keen wit and a zest for living. Her main interests were her family, cooking and gardening. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Divine Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 6594 Henderson Hwy. with the Very Rev. Fr. Henry Lakusta officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the churchyard cemetery. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Caners, the nurses and medical staff at the Concordia Hospital. How very, very lucky we were that you were our Mother. You opened our minds and our hearts. You always had the time to tell us a story or sing us a song. You always picked us up when we fell down. You will always be the most important lady in our lives. Your love and guidance will always be with us. We wish you could have been with us longer, but we are so grateful for the time we had. All of us, your friends and family will truly miss you. Thank you so much for being our mother. May God care for you as you did for us. Mom - We will love you always and will miss you dearly. May you rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lenas memory can be sent to the St Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in care of Alex Pawluk, 6957 Henderson Hwy., Lockport, MB, R1B 1A4. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2004