ROSALIE "ROSE" NYKON (LYSAK)

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ROSALIE "ROSE" NYKON (nee LYSAK) It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Rose Nykon, a resident of Winnipeg, peacefully, on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home at the age of 84 years. Remaining to cherish her memory are her children, Gail Swatek (Russ), John (Thea) of Winnipeg, Daniel (Glenda) and Stephen (Caroline) of British Columbia; grandchildren, David (Elan), Susan (Dave), Shawn (Zoe), Chris, Paul, Stephanie (Mike) of Winnipeg and Andrea, Bryan, Shari (Sam) of British Columbia; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Max, Soren and Skye of Winnipeg; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rose was predeceased by her husband Alex; sisters, Ann Torch, Madeline Price, Lillian Buckowski, Mary Lysak and Jessie Cherniak. Mom will be remembered for her kind nature, making sure everyone felt welcomed into her home and that no one left without a sampling of her delicious food. Her love and concern for her family was most important to her. Throughout her life, she enjoyed music, reading, writing poetry and laughing at good comedy. Rose's funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. in Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Ave. at Mount Royal Road. Interment will take place in St. Norbert Cemetery, St. Norbert, MB. Pallbearers will be John Nykon, Daniel Nykon, Stephen Nykon, Russ Swatek, David Swatek and Shawn Nykon. Our family wishes to express our sincere thanks to all the staff at Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home for all their care, hard work and support while Mom was in residence. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Rose's memory may be made to The Alex Nykon Memorial Bursary, in care of Langara College Foundation, 100 West 49th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2005