FRED LAWRYNUIK

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FRED LAWRYNUIK It is with deep sorrow that the family of Fred Lawrynuik, announces his passing on May 20, 2005 at the Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home; he was 83 years of age. Fred was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Daria Lawrynuik (nee Machnick). He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory; daughter Diane Thomas (husband Warren), son Dennis (and wife Faye Kehler), four grandchildren, Genafer Mehner, David Mehner, (wife Amanda), Sarah Lawrynuik and Peter Lawrynuik; one great-grandchild Ainsley Mehner; four brothers, Walter, Ted, John and Bill and three sisters, Lilly Fraser-Reid, Ruth Stepanuik, Helena Mushamanski. He was predeceased by his father Demetro, mother Paraskwa and sister Ann Bryson. Born in Novastow, Ukraine, September 21, 1921, Dad came to Canada at age seven with his father Demetro and mother Paraskawa and sister Ann. They landed in Canada and started homesteading near Overstone, MB in 1928. They moved to Dominion City and stayed farming until 1959. Dad distinguished himself as an athlete and student in Dominion City helping the school win the Division Aggregate in his grade 10 year and later winning the Provincial 100 yard dash title. In 1943 he became a member of the Princess Patricia's Light Infantry, serving but not seeing action. In 1948 Dad met Mom, the love of his life and married her May 7, 1949. Dad's loyalty and love sustained Mom and their marriage. In the late 50's dad started work with Canadian National Railway; he started in the Freight Department and later worked for C.N. Express. He moved in the ranks and held a number of supervisory positions. He finished his career with 35 years of service at age 61. Dad was a long standing member of the Ukrainian Baptist Church of Winnipeg; he was a member of the church for 57 years. Through out his life dad distinguished himself through service to others. In the church he volunteered for committee work and several times was elected Chairman. He contributed to mission work and played an important role in the establishment of a mission printing press, known as Poplar Printer's. He lead by example and was an example of loyalty, fidelity and promise to all who knew him. His passion for fishing, camping and berry picking at his precious Veronica Lake, was only surpassed by his love for Christ, his family and his lovely Daria. Prayer service will be held Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m., at the Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St., Winnipeg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m. also in the Knysh Chapel; reception to follow. Rev. John Tkatchuk officiating. Interment to follow at the Chapel Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the special staff and nurses at the Behavioral Treatment Unit at the Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home. The care provided was wonderful; thank you. We also want to thank the nurses at Fred Douglas Lodge; in particular we would like to thank Lorraine. In memory of Dad, donations maybe made to the Canadian Sunday School Mission, in care of Gimli Camp, P.O. Box 1579, Gimili, MB R0C 1B0.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2005