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BERNICE SWATEK 1922 - 2004 After a courageous battle with cancer, Bernice passed away at the Victoria Hospital at the age of 82 years. Bernice was predeceased by her husband, Albert; parents Michael and Katherine Dybka; sister Mary Ference; brothers, Michael and Walter Dybka. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Russ (Gail) Swatek; grandchildren, David (Elan) and Susan (David) great-grandchildren, Rachel and Max; one brother, Rev. Fr. Yaroslaw Dybka C.S.s.R.; sisters, Ann Kolodi, Olga Dybka, and Sister Petronella Dybka. She will also be sadly missed by extended family and friends. Bernice was born and lived in Winnipeg her entire life and worked for Quintons for many years. She was a longtime member of the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church. She enjoyed travelling and knitting and was very proud of her family. She will be remembered as an intelligent and witty person who was always up for a debate with family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. F. Salem and the staff at 4th floor Victoria Hospital. Prayers will be held Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Avenue. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. also at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church at Harrow and Grant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernices memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, R3E 0V9. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2004