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DMYTRO DOWHAYKO
Born: Oct 22, 1921
Date of Passing: May 23, 2004
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DMYTRO DOWHAYKO October 22, 1921 - May 23, 2004 Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. After a courageous battle with cancer and with family at his side, he passed away peacefully at Concordia Hospital on Sunday, May 23, 2004. Dmytro was predeceased by his parents and two sisters in the Ukraine. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 58 years, Nadia; daughter Katherine (Bill) Miske of Calgary; sons, Paul (Peggy), Wally (Sue) of Windsor, ON, Michael (Susan) of Winnipeg; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as two brothers and one sister in the Ukraine. Dad was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to Canada in 1950 with his wife Nadia and their two children. They settled in Winnipeg where they started a new life raising their family. Dad worked at Winnipeg Electric and Manitoba Hydro for 30 years and retired in 1984. He enjoyed travelling, especially his many visits to the Ukraine to see family. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main Street with Very Reverend Henry Lakusta officiating. Interment to follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dmytros memory to CancerCare Manitoba. VICHNAYA PAMYAT CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2004