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KATHERINE MATWE
Born: Oct 23, 1917
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKATHERINE MATWE On Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Holy Family Home, Katherine Matwe, aged 96, passed away peacefully, following her daughter Michaela into God's care. Katherine was born on the farm in Secretan, SK on October 23, 1917. She attended Jefferson School and after marrying her dear husband Tony in 1940, they farmed together until retiring in 1974. In her earlier years, Katherine belonged to Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Thunder Creek, SK where she cantored and helped to care for the church linens. Briefly in Dauphin, MB at the Church of the Resurrection, she belonged to the UCWLC and assisted the Sisters at St. Paul's Home. Since 2001, Katherine belonged to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and its UCWLC in Winnipeg. Katherine had many skills which were displayed through the sewing of clergy vestments, sisters' habits, embroidery and knitting, which including knitting socks for Canadian Soldiers during the Second World War. She was also a self taught artist, and was musically talented both on violin and other string instruments, as well as with her beautiful voice. Left to cherish Katherine's memory are her three children, Deanna (Gerry) Stinson of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Basil Matwe of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Sister Theresa Matwe, SSMI of Winnipeg, MB; her granddaughter, Michelle Stinson of Kirkland Lake, ON; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Austin and Nicholas also of Kirkland Lake; one sister, Ollie and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Tony in 1984; three infant sons, Michael, Mark and John Volodymyr; most recently, her daughter Michaela Matwe; her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Divine Liturgy and Panahyda will take place 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 7 (TODAY) at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 737 Bannerman Ave. with a Basilian Father officiating. Interment will take place at the Parish Cemetery in Thunder Creek, SK along with her daughter Michaela, following Divine Liturgy to be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Thunder Creek, SK with Fr. Yurij Lazurko officiating. In lieu of flowers, please offer Divine Liturgies or donate to "Sacred Heart Unit" of Holy Family Home. Special thanks to Doctors Andrea and Terry Babick, and staff of 2-A, for their compassion and love. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 07, 2014
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My sympathies to the Matwe family. I knew your mom when my parents lived in Dauphin, they were neighbors. Take comfort in knowing that your Mom & Michaela are together in God's care. Vichnaya Pam'yat. - Posted by: Sharon Hrushka (Friend ) on: Feb 10, 2014
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Dear Sr. Theresa. May God give you strength at this time of need. My prayers are with both your Mom and sister. May God open his arms to the both of them and welcome them to him. - Posted by: Jane Selluski (dear friend) on: Feb 10, 2014
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Dear Sister Theresa and family, my sincere sympathies go out to you and the family. I knew your mom when my mother lived in the Tower. She was a great lady. How amazing that she passed once she knew her daughter Michaela was safe in the arms of Jesus! My prayers are with you, God bless and strengthen you, from Sharon Labine - Posted by: Sharon Labine (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2014
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We know Mrs. Matwe, through her Daughter Sister Theresa Matwe, SSMI who has being a very dear friend. It's so sad the passing of both her sister God's little angel Michaela & now her Mother, Lord please give her strength. May the Lord receive Katherine & Michaela into heaven, & bless the rest of the Matwe family - Posted by: Robert & Shirley Erstelle (Friends) on: Feb 07, 2014
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Sincere condolences to Sr. Theresa SSMI and the entire family for the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you. May she rest in peace together with her recently predeceased daughter and your sister Michaela in God forever and ever. Also may the Blessed Virgin Mary the mother of God keep you under her protection. Vichnaya Pam'yat. Rev. Protodeacon Stefan and Maria with family. - Posted by: Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski (friend) on: Feb 07, 2014