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JOSEPHINE GULCHAK
Born: Apr 17, 1925
Date of Passing: Feb 22, 2012
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JOSEPHINE GULCHAK 1925 2012 Peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, surrounded by her family, Josephine passed away at the age of 86. Left to cherish her beautiful memory are children of whom she was so proud, Don (Brenda), Sylvia (George) Gaba; grandchildren Daniel (Tanya) of Phoenix, Tanya (Cory) Kohut, Lorissa (Jarrett) Dong of Calgary, Sharon (Vince) Salemi; great-grandchildren, Talia, Breanne, Kalena, Ethan, James, Annika and Liam whom she loved very much. Also, a special member of the family, Roseann Despatis of Edmonton. Josephine is also survived by her brothers Bill (Dena) Gnutel, John (Iris) Gnutel, Walter (Eileen) Gnutel, Alex (Alycia) Gnutel, Don (Betty) Gnutel; sisters Alice (Nick) Zazula and Audrey (Paul) Kulbaba; and numerous nieces and nephews. Josephine was predeceased by husband John of 60 years; parents Joseph and Michalina Gnutel; sisters Mary (Frank) Nykoluk, Jean (Paul) Jarema; nephew Donald Gnutel. Josephine was born April 17, 1925 in Strathclair, Manitoba and spent her childhood in Elphinstone, Manitoba. She married the love of her life, John Gulchak of Sandy Lake in 1946. After 10 years of farming, John and Josephine moved to Winnipeg with their two children Don and Sylvia. Besides being a dedicated and loving mother, Josephine worked in the powder room at the Hudson Bay store for a number of years and then for the Stylerite Wholesale for 25 years retiring in 1990. Josephine enjoyed gardening, canning, berry picking, camping, boating, reading, and bingo. She was an excellent cook and took great pleasure in preparing meals especially for traditional gatherings at Christmas Eve and Easter. After retirement, John and Josephine became active members of New Horizon's Seniors Group at the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church. After John's passing, Josephine moved to the Luther Home apartment at 1080 Powers where she enjoyed the next three years with her many new found friends and buddies Hilda and Ollie. Family meant everything to mom - we were always placed first. Mom loved her grandchildren dearly and her great- grandchildren were the pride of her life. We will all dearly miss Baba Gulchak's gingerbread cookies, lemon meringue pie and pyryshky. She was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Pallbearers are Nick Woytowich, Wayne Woytowich, Michael Gnutel, Jerald Kulbaba, Randy Gray and Rudy Jarema. A Parastas Funeral service lead by Rev. Mark Gnutel and Rev. Volodymyr Bashutskyy will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at the Green Acres Funeral Home on Highway #1 East just inside the Perimeter. Interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB., R3E 0V9. VICHNAYA PAM'YAT GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your families. - Posted by: Lyle, Lieta Robinson (cousin) on: Mar 17, 2012
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Sylvia, George, Donnie, Brenda & families. We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our sincere prayers & thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. A card will follow and we're sorry we can't be at the funeral. - Posted by: Larry & Debb Woytowich (nephew) on: Mar 02, 2012
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I'll always remember Josie with that big smile as she brought over home-made pickles and borscht (best in Winnipeg). Nicest person I've ever met, you will be genuinely missed as you have touched the life of many people. - Posted by: John Vidmar (Neighbor) on: Feb 26, 2012
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My sincerest condolences to all the family and and a promise of prayers. - Posted by: Fr. Boris Kyba, C.Ss.R. () on: Feb 25, 2012