STEPHEN SARANCHUK

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STEPHEN SARANCHUK Peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2004, with his family by his side, Stephen Saranchuk, aged 92, passed away at the Victoria General Hospital, after a brief illness. Stephen is survived by his two sons, Walter (Diane) and Paul (Marguerite) Saranchuk; stepsons, William (Illonna) and Joe (Dyan) Bohonos; and grandchildren, Suzanne (Paul) Wowchuk, Angela (Terry) Chabluk, Jeffery (Cheryl), Stephen, Laura and Danielle Saranchuk, Janet (Jason Zaluski), Krista, Ryanne and Michael Bohonos. Also left to mourn his passing are his great-grandchildren, Ryan and Amy Wowchuk, Matthew and Luke Saranchuk and Julia Zaluski; sisters-in-law, Helen and Zena Bohonos and Mary Chanwick; brothers-in-law, Nestor (Helena) and John (Roslyn) Bohonos; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Vasylyna Saranchuk; his first wife Olga Saranchuk (nee Bohonos) his second wife Mary Saranchuk (Bohonos, nee Cyhanewich) his brothers, Matthew, William, George and Pat and their spouses; his sisters, Mary, Ann, Dorothy, Sally, Lena and their spouses; sister Kay Saranchuk; and brothers-in-law, Walter and William Bohonos and Michael Chanwick. Stephen was born in Stuartburn, MB, on February 15, 1912, and received his education in Winnipeg. He was an excellent student, but in order to assist in supporting his parents and siblings, he was unable to attend university after completing high school. His exceptional scholastic ability enabled him to secure a position with the Government of Canada during the Great Depression. He joined what was then the Department of Customs and Immigration, where he rose through the ranks to a senior management position. He retired after 44 years of dedicated service for which he was recognized in Ottawa by the Prime Minister of Canada. Stephen was a talented musician and singer. In his youth, he played numerous stringed instruments in dance bands formed by his brothers and throughout his lifetime he had a passion for choral music. His beautiful tenor voice was heard in various choirs in the Ukrainian religious and cultural community, particularly the Ukrainian Male Chorus and the choir at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, where he was a founding member. Stephen was a kind and considerate man who was an inspiration to many with his upstanding character, strong family values, and positive outlook. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers will be sung Sunday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main St. Funeral service will take place Monday, September 27, at 11:00 a.m., also at the Cathedral, with Very Rev. H. Lakusta officiating. Interment will be at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, a donation may be made in Stephens memory to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral or a charity of ones choice. VICHNAYA PAMYAT MEMORY ETERNAL CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2004