ELLA KRUK (ZAK)

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ELLA KRUK (ZAK) Surrounded by her family, Ella passed away peacefully at Grace Hospital on April 30, 2005. She will be greatly missed by daughters, Phyllis Hiebert (Philip), Vivian Kruk and Freda Ellis (Richard); grandchildren, Shane Hiebert, Patricia Ellis (Trent Wachniak), Elizabeth Englisbee (Sean) and Mary Ellis; great-grandchildren, Cory Ellis, Alyssa and Dorian Englisbee. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Fred on June 6, 2004; parents, Anton and Mary Zak; brothers, Paul, Mike and Dan; sister Steffie Mazur and great-granddaughter Kathryn Ellis. Ella was born in Libau, MB on March 6, 1921. She moved to Allegra as a young lady where she met and later married Fred on August 8, 1942. They spent their honeymoon harvesting the crops on the family homestead. They moved to Winnipeg in 1952. Fred and Ella loved doing things together such as fieldwork, gardening and cooking. Ella's flowers were enjoyed by many, especially the residents and visitors of Charleswood Terrace. Ella's special joy was making perogies with Fred and more recently with Freda. They ensured that there were lots of perogies for the family and friends. Fred waited for a reject that seldom happened. Ella lived for her family and was always available to help in any way she could, even though she worked outside the home. She loved her church and enjoyed singing in the choir and annual Christmas Caroling at Holy Family Nursing Home. Ella was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League at Holy Ghost for over 40 years and had the privilege of being President. She also held a position on the Sick Visiting Committee , which she enjoyed for many years. Prayers will be held Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, 40 Ada St. at Logan Avenue. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Friday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. also at Holy Ghost Church. Rev. Fr. B. Borowec and Rev. Fr. L. Kondra officiating. Pallbearers, Philip Hiebert, Richard Ellis, Shane Hiebert, Mary Ellis, Sean Englisbee, Trent Wachniak and Bob Mazur. Honorary pallbearers, Patricia Ellis, Elizabeth Englisbee, Cory Ellis, Alyssa and Dorian Englisbee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ella's memory to St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church Elevator Fund, 202 Harcourt St., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3H3. VICHNAYA PAMIAT - REST IN PEACE WE LOVE YOU WOJCIK'S Funeral Chapel 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 04, 2005