Doris Coulic January 14, 1925 - February 12, 2014

COULIC, Doris (nee Kowalchuk)

Passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Regina General Hospital peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89. Doris was predeceased by her parents Anna and John Kowalchuk; her husband Walter Coulic; siblings, Katie, Alex, Mike, Paul, and Mary. Doris is survived by her son Mike & Lisa Coulic; daughter Sylvia & Dean Bell; son Joe & Darlene Coulic; daughter Elaine & Jerry Pruden. Grandchildren, Clint & Bryce Bell, Allison, Amanda & Andy Coulic, David (Julie) Pruden, Jody (Clarrisa) Pruden; great grandchildren Avery, Jessica, Addison & Jared Pruden; and by her siblings, Helen, Bill, Wilma, Peter, Nick, Steve, Paraska (Polly), and Nettelie (Natalie). Doris was born January 14, 1925 on the family farm in Hafford, SK, as were all her siblings. Through Doris' working years; she was employed at Maidstone Hospital in the laundry department as well as running the Wally's Inn Restaurant in Hafford, SK. Doris retired from Stensrud Lodge in 1989 as Laundry Supervisor. Doris took great pride in her grandchildren and loved to play many board and dice games with both Clint and Bryce. One of Doris' many passions was sitting by the fire; as well as her love for baking; her love of picking wild mushrooms, Saskatoon berries, and all kinds of flowers, looking at butterflies, doing puzzle books, playing scrabble, and she enjoyed fishing, gardening, knitting, and bingo. Doris was also known to make the best perogies in the land, which were enjoyed by many. Baba spent her retirement years with her two grandchildren Clint and Bryce in Regina and resided in Regina until her passing. We will miss you Mom/Baba. You are forever in our hearts and memories. You taught us to live, love and laugh. In lieu of flowers; donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation. The Funeral Service was held on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel with Very Rev. Fr. Taras Makowsky officiating. To send online condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca "Obituaries & Tributes". Arrangements were entrusted to Greg Lalach, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103 Published in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix on Feb. 18, 2014

Father Joseph Denischuk Obituary

JOSEPH DENISCHUK

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2013

 FATHER JOSEPH DENISCHUK, CSSR March 2, 1921 May 1, 2013 On May 1, 2013 in St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon, Father Joseph Denischuk CSsR in his 92nd year was called to His Heavenly Maker whom he faithfully served for 67 priestly years. Father "Denny", as he was lovingly known, was a committed teacher, a renown missionary, a writer of spiritual books and an enthusiastic church builder. In 1952, he founded St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 250 Jefferson Ave., was instrumental in organizing Holy Eucharist Parish in Toronto, but his greatest joy was creating the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in Washington, DC. Father "Denny" who was also a professional magician had an uncanny ability to relate to children, to young people and seniors alike. He therefore is most fondly remembered as a wonderful Ukrainian priest who expended all his energy and love in proclaiming the Word of God. As an active Knights of Columbus, he helped create the first Ukrainian St. Josaphat Councils, both in Winnipeg and in Washington. On May 6, a funeral Liturgy was celebrated in St. Mary's Church in Yorkton by Bishop Bryan Bayda, Bishop-Emeritus Michael Wiwchar and his Redemptorist confreres. On May 8, another funeral Liturgy was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church in Winnipeg by Metropolitan-Archbishop Lawrence and a number of fellow priests and parishioners. Upon his request, Father Joseph Denischuk CSsR will be buried in the Ukrainian National cemetery in Washington, DC. May the Good Lord warmly and lovingly receive him into the Heavenly Kingdom! Vichnaya Pamiat! CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044

As published yorktonthisweek.com on May 8, 2013

Rev. Joseph Denischuk, C.Ss.R. With two confreres at his bedside and a smile on his face, Fr. Joseph Denischuk, CSsR, fell asleep in the Lord on May 1, 2013 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 92. Joseph Denischuk, son of William and Ahafia (Hawryluk) Denischuk, was born in Arborg (Morweena), MB, on March 2, 1921.  He was one of a family of eight children: Harry, Peter, John, Mike, Anne, Joseph, Fred and Nicky. He was baptized in the Holy Transfiguration Church in Sylvan, MB by Fr. Louis Bosky, CSsR a Belgian Redemptorist priest from Komarno, Manitoba. In 1929 the family moved to Elfros (Holar), SK. He completed his elementary school in Elfros, SK and took up his high school, novitiate and seminary studies with the Ukrainian Redemptorists in Yorkton. On September 24, 1941 he professed his vows and entered the Ukrainian Redemptorist Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. Archbishop Basil Ladyka, OSBM ordained him a priest on September 8, 1946, and a week later, September 15, he celebrated the first Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrius Parish in Holar, SK.  Fr. Joseph was one of seven Ukrainian Redemptorist priests ordained in 1946. After his ordination, Fr. Joseph spent his pastoral year of studies serving the parishes of the Yorkton district. Then he was appointed a teacher at St. Vladimir's College (Minor Seminary) in Roblin, MB. Besides teaching and serving the parishes of the area he was in charge of building a Grotto of the Mother of Perpetual Help on college grounds. Fr. Joseph loved sports. He was a pitcher in softball and a goalie in hockey. He led the students in congregational singing, and directed the seminary choir.  During the 50 years of his priestly life, Fr. Joseph served the following parishes in Canada and the United States: Yorkton, SK, Roblin, MB, Saskatoon, SK, Wynyard, SK, Toronto, ON, Newark, NJ and Ituna, SK. He spent 10 years in Winnipeg, where he organized St. Joseph's parish. Assisting the pastor, Fr. S. J. Shawel, he contributed much of his time to the acquisition of a site and the building of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in Washington.  While at Washington he visited 190 Ukrainian Catholic Parishes in the United States and Canada in support of this great project. From 1979 to 1981 Fr. Joseph along with Fr. Shawel helped to establish the Ukrainian National Cemetery and Mausoleum, and a Ukrainian Washington Federal Credit Union. As an author, Fr. Joseph wrote four books: "Father Joseph Speaks about Vocations", "The Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, Washington, DC", "Two Hundred Thousand Miles Across America", and "The Denischuk & Hawryluk Family Tree". He also wrote poetry in the Ukrainian and English languages. Besides parish work Fr. Joseph, as a missionary, preached 147 missions and retreats to the faithful in Canada and United States, as well as to priests, monks and nuns. He specialized in children's missions. They will perhaps remember him for his religious magic tricks. "Father Denny the Magician" joined the Society of Canadian Magicians in Toronto in 1971, and during his life mastered over one hundred magic tricks. Fr. Joseph utilized his gifts to evangelize in a unique way with magic. He developed this talent for the sake of spreading the gospel. For eight years, Fr. Joseph was in charge of Altar Boys Summer Camps in the Ukrainian Park by Gimli, MB, and St. Michael's Camp in Madge Lake, SK. As an organizer, he was mostly involved with the Ukrainian Catholic Youth Clubs (UCY). He was a Spiritual Director of the UCY of Winnipeg, of the UCWLC, and of the UCBC. He helped to organize the first Ukrainian Rite Council of the Knights of Columbus in Canada (St. Josaphat's in Winnipeg in 1955), as well as the first Ukrainian Rite Council in the U.S.A. (St. Josaphat's in Washington, DC in 1980). For three years (1964-67), Fr. Joseph was a Vocation Director, encouraging Youth to become priests, brothers and sisters. He visited over one hundred parishes in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Fr. Joseph conducted several fund raising campaigns and his greatest Memorial Fund Raising Campaign was for the building of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington, DC. In 1999 Father Joseph retired to St. Mary's Monastery in Yorkton.  He worked on a narrated DVD slide show presentation of his life, using over 800 photos and performing his live magic.  He also wrote his final book "How to Love God" during this time. We will remember him always praying the rosary. On April 1, 2013, Father Joseph moved to St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Saskatoon. He was the last remaining sibling of the Denischuk family. The Redemptorists and the Denischuk family thank the Sisters of St. Joseph and staff at St. Joseph's Nursing Home for the dignified service they provided to Father during his last days. The Priestly Parastas was held on  Sunday, May 5, 2013 and the Requiem Divine Liturgy was held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in  Yorkton with Most Rev. Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R., Most Rev. Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar, C.Ss.R., Redemptorist Confreres and Eparchial Clergy as Concelebrants. The cross bearer was Erwin Denischuk and the epistle reader was Arlene Geisler. Serving as the casket bearers were Walter Denischuk, Ted Deneschuk, Leo Oleskiw, Tony Salyn, Joe Dennis and Gene Denischuk. A Funeral Liturgy  was held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Winnipeg. Further services will be held  at Holy Family Parish in Washington, D.C. with the interment taking place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland, USA. Xpuctoc Bockpec! Christ Is Risen! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.

Robert Sigstad Obituary

Robert SIGSTAD

Obituary

SIGSTAD, Robert Dean

October 20, 1943 - April 4, 2013
Known to many as "One Armed Dean" and "Uncle Bug", passed away peacefully with family at his side.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ronald and Judy, as well as two brothers in infancy. He is survived by his son Lane (Tracy) and grandson Sheridan; brother Merv (Shirley); sister Sandra (Arnold); nephews and nieces, Kevin (Mary), Leanne, Shane (Annette), Carmen (Joe), Rachelle (Arnie) and Ron (Jackey). He will also be missed by many friends and neighbours that were a very important part of Dean's life.
Dean grew up in Quill Lake and later resided in Saskatoon. He lived life to the fullest. Dean's friends describe him as a kind and respectful man. He loved to read, socialize and enjoyed family gatherings. Dean had many challenges thrown at him, but he never got discouraged.
We invite you to Celebrate Uncle Dean's life on Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Haven Place (1001 Avenue I N). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friendship Inn.
A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived, a rest well earned.
Love you Uncle Bug.

Published in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix on April 11, 2013

DMETRO "FRED" DENISCHUK

Mr. Dmetro “Fred” Denischuk of Yorkton, beloved husband of Elsie Denischuk passed away peacefully on January 30, 2012 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre ICU Unit after a brief struggle with heart disease. Fred was born August 12, 1922 at Morweena, west of Arborg MB. to William and Ahafia (Hawryluk). Fred was the youngest of seven children. In 1929 the family moved to the Holar District south of Elfros, Saskatchewan. Fred completed grade eight at Lily White School. He stayed farming for a few years in Elfros, then went to work in Toronto. Fred returned to Saskatchewan in 1947 and purchased one quarter of land 1 mile south of Yorkton known as the York Lake School District where he served as secretary for a few years. On July 24, 1949 Fred married Elsie Uhryn at St. Mary’s Church in Yorkton. They built a new house on this family farm where they raised their three children, Gene, Denis, and Darlene. In the 1960’s Fred worked for the City of Yorkton Parks Department. Then he took on a job as a truck delivery driver for Scott National. In 1968 Fred became the janitor of the new St. Paul’s School in Yorkton where he worked until his retirement in 1987. In 1986 Fred and Elsie purchased their retirement home on 9 Crestwood Crescent in Yorkton. In October of 2010 Fred and Elsie moved into a suite in the Gladstone Senior’s Residence in Yorkton. The Ukrainian Catholic Church was an important part of Fred’s life. They volunteered many hours of time, for free, to St. Mary’s Cultural Centre to help pay off the debt, working at weddings and various functions. Fred was a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood, life time member of Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Fred enjoyed playing cards, crib and socializing with friends and enjoyed his evenings at the Casino. Fred was a respected, hard working man and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Fred was predeceased by his parents William and Ahafia, brothers Harry, John, Mike, Peter, and a sister Anne. Fred will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Elsie, sons Gene (Betty), Denis and his son Ron, daughter Darlene (Joe) Coulic and their children Amanda (Jeremy), Allison (Ryan), Andy, and Fred’s brother Father Joseph Denischuk, C.Ss.R. He is survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Prayers were held on Thursday, February 2 at the Chapel of Bailey’s Funeral Home in Yorkton. The Holy Rosary led by Knights of Columbus, Father Delaere Council preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, February 3 at St. Mary‚s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the main Celebrant. Assisting at the Liturgy were Rev. Fr. Joseph Denischuk, C.Ss.R., Rev. Mitrat Rudolph Lusney, Bishop Emeritus Michael Wiwchar, C.Ss.R. and Very Rev. Peter Pidskalny, C.Ss.R. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Ron Denischuk and the epistle reader was Denis Denischuk. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Ernest Uhryn, Walter Denischuk, Tony Salyn, Bill Hayes, Ted Deneschuk, Stan Obedzinski serving as the casket bearers. Gene Denischuk shared reflections of his father’s life at the memorial reception. Memorials honouring Fred’s life may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Intensive Care Unit at Yorkton Hospital. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com
Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory!
Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey’s Funeral Home.

We will miss you Grandpa !

Coulic - Saskatoon

Went to Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon to get and confirm some dates.



Michael Coulic 09 Apr 1906-11 Jul 1974
My great-grandfather
Spouse: Kathern
Parents: Demetro Coulic & Anastasia Tokar

62A-L087-SH

John Coulic 19 Apr 1927 - 26 Jan 1990
Parents: Michael Coulic & Kathern
My great uncle

Jo-Anne (unknown maiden name) 1954 - 28 Sep 1993
Parents: Unknown

103-L079

Kate Coulic 1909- 2 Dec 1958
Unknown Decendant- Michael's Wife?
Headstone is extremely similar to Michael's, but are not buried together.

27RC-L038-E1/2

The Spelling of the last name, Coulic, is traced back to Michael's Father's last name (pre 1900s). Have not found if the spelling had been "Kulyk"

'new' pictures

Ahafia, Joseph & William Denischuk














Fred & Elsie Denischuk













Father Joseph Denischuk




more to come !

Uhryn Pictures

George Uhyrn (1856-1952) & Anastasia (Makowsky)
Amanda's Second Great Grandparents










Settled in Rhein District, SE quarter, section 4, township 28, range 2, West 2nd. in RM of Siding Hills, No. 273













Michael Uhryn (1884-1978) & Ann Markewich (1884-1964)
Amanda's Great Grandparents


Thanks for the pictures Mom !

Granite Mountain Record Vault

I submitted my GEDCOM file of my family tree to Family Search a while ago, to add my family tree to the internet for others to check out.

They were impressed with it and I got an email today saying:

Your GEDCOM file(s) have been accepted for storage in the Granite Mountain Record Vault near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Your genealogical information has been added to the search index on the FamilySearch Internet Genealogical Service as well as to the Pedigree Resource File compact disc volume 151.

Photos

Isak Torrissen (1860-1914) & Adrianne Larsdatter (1861-1947)
Jeremy's 2nd Great Grandparents

























Isak & Adrianne with Lydia Petrine (standing) and Julie Johanna (on lap)
Picture taken in 1900

Great Uncle Loyal

Jeremy's mom took us to see her Uncle Loyal in Saskatoon yesterday, he is the history buff on their side of the family.

He sent me home with binders of family tree information and 10 CDs with over 2800 pictures on it.

I will be sifting through this stuff for a while. Very exciting.