EDNA MAE GENYK (DACK) (KERNATZ)

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

EDNA MAE GENYK (nee DACK) (KERNATZ) On Saturday, November 13, 2004, Edna Genyk, aged 82 died peacefully at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg. Edna is survived by her daughters, Donna Mae Burgener (Ed Burgener), Gloria Jean Pitts (Edwin Pitts), Susan Kernatz (Blaine Massie) son-in-law Leon Pewarchuk; grandchildren, Colin (Maria), Jeff (Heather), James, Kristen (Gerhard), Darren (Bruna), Adam (Megan), Jeremiah, Erica and Andrew; and special niece Pat Choma (Dan Choma) and their daughters, Michelle (Darren and Lexa), and Sabrina. She also leaves four great-grandchildren, Connor, Isabella, Akisha and Devaughn; brother Roy Dack and his wife Irene; sisters-in-law, Olga Genyk, Pauline Andrieshyn, Anne Hamrlik, Stephie Dack, and Evelyn Dack as well as many nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her parents; her first husband Nicholas Kernatz (1957) her second husband Daniel Genyk (1999) her daughter Louise Kernatz (2004) her brothers, John Dack and Frank Dack; and her sister Jeane Fedyk. The family wishes to thank her best friends George and Leita Boivin for their friendship and kindness over the years, especially following the loss of Dan. Edna was born in Winnipeg on May 31, 1922 to Adelaide and Charles Dack. Edna being the oldest daughter had many responsibilities helping her mother raise her siblings. Edna married Nicholas in 1940 and went on to raise four daughters on her own when Nick died. Edna married Daniel in 1963 and started a new life in the hotel and hospitality business. This led them to live in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Manitoba. Edna went on to be a childcare giver to Michelle and Sabrina as they were growing up. Edna loved her home and her door was always open to family and friends. She had a generous heart and was gracious to all. Edna was a wonderful cook and we all have fond memories of meals enjoyed at her home. She enjoyed her travels during the last few years to Florida, Cuba and Mexico. Meow, her cat, was her special companion. She was a proud member of the Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Branch 141 and the Seniors Achievers Club on McGregor Street. She loved to play bingo and visit with her many acquaintances on Monday nights. She will be fondly remembered as "The Candy Lady". A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made in Ednas memory to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Biala for her many years of care. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2004