OLGA MEZIBROSKI (PANKIEWICZ)

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OLGA MEZIBROSKI (nee PANKIEWICZ) Shed your tears, then wipe them dry, Our memory of her will never die. For as special as she will always be, Shes in our hearts for eternity. Peacefully at home, with her family at her side, with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Mother and Baba on Tuesday, November 23, 2004. Mom was predeceased by her husband John; her parents and her brothers. Mom was born on May 6, 1930, in Dobra, Ukraine, and married Dad on August 10, 1952. In 1961, in search of a better life, Mom and Dad moved their young family to Canada. Mom was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed being around family and friends. She was a kind and considerate woman with strong family values and a positive outlook on life. Mom loved the outdoors. She loved gardening and looked forward to spending time at her childrens cottages, spending many hours picking blueberries and wild mushrooms. She will be missed by all who knew her. Mom was a longtime member of Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Ukrainian Catholic Womens League of Canada, St. Nicholas Seniors Club and New Horizon Ukrainian Seniors Citizens Club. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Stella (Bruce) Johnson, Roman Mezibroski (Galina Sulimova), Maria (Gerald) Cattani, Dr. Joe (Janice) Mezibroski, Rose (Randy) Gibbons, Julie (Troy) Argo; her 11 grandchildren, Ashlynn, Collin, Stefan, Justin, Allyster, Tyler, Kristoffer, Garrett, Adam, Terri, Raymond; and her dear friend Bill Galinowsky. Mom is survived by her three sisters, a brother and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Prayers will be sung 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 26 at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral, 115 McGregor St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, also at the Cathedral with Rev. M. Kouts officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or a charity of ones choice. We wish to thank Dr. Lezack, Dr. Bhanot, Dr. Patel, the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital and the Palliative homecare. FOREVER REMEMBERED VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2004