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EMELIE ELLEN BRYK

Born: Sep 15, 1922

Date of Passing: Dec 26, 2014

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EMELIE ELLEN BRYK Peacefully surrounded by her family in prayer on December 26, 2014 at Seven Oaks General Hospital, aged 92 years. Born Amelia Olena Bilous in Winnipeg on September 15, 1922, Emelie grew up on Selkirk Avenue in a loving, musical family. That nurturing environment created the Bilous Sisters Trio. With her twin sisters Anne and Irene, they performed in many festivals and won awards both as a trio and as individual performers. Emelie was blessed with a rich contralto voice. During the Second World War, the Bilous Sisters would work during the week and travel weekends performing for the troops stationed throughout Manitoba as part of "The City Hydro Victory Troupe". They also did a series of radio programs on CBC Radio. She was an original member of the James Duncan Singers who performed at the Hollow Mug International Inn for many years. She loved to sing throughout her life and enjoyed singing with her friends on Monday afternoons at Holy Family Home right up until her last week. After graduating from St. Mary's Academy she entered Angus Business College. She used her secretarial skills throughout her life. She worked for Northern Assurance Co, Imperial Optical and retail at Birks and Eaton's. Mom met her future husband Ray at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral where they married in September 1950. They built a home in St. James that same year. They were blessed with a son in 1959 and Mom stayed home for many years to take care of the household. They became active parishioners of St. Basil Ukrainian Catholic Church. Mom especially loved singing in the choir. She also served as the President of the UCWLC. When Ray formed Ray Bryk Realty, Mom provided all of the administrative services to ensure its smooth operation. In 1985 Ray suffered a stroke that took away his speech and for 15 years Emelie lovingly took care of him. In 1992, they moved into the new apartment, "The Towers" at Holy Family Home. They couldn't have found a better home. Mom was so happy to be part of a place where she could live her deep faith every day. Singing liturgy with the Sisters, volunteering to assist the residents and helping out to thank the volunteers after liturgy all brought her great purpose and joy. Of course she eagerly anticipated coffee with her friends every afternoon. Mom believed that her job as Baba was to spoil her two granddaughters. She was very successful fulfilling that role. She was very supportive and proud of all of their artistic, athletic and scholastic endeavors. Emelie was predeceased by her husband Raymond; her parents, Thomas and Genevieve Bilous; her brother, Dr. Roman Bilous and sisters, Anne Decurtins and Irene Lewis. She leaves to mourn her passing her son Thomas Bryk, her beloved daughter-in-law Donna Bryk, granddaughters Nykola Bryk of Toronto and Nina Bryk of Winnipeg. Prayers will be sung 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 29 (tonight) at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church, 35 Marcie St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, also at the Church with Very Rev Mark Gnutel officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. A special thanks to Dr. Brar, the emergency room and 3 U 6 staff at Seven Oaks Hospital for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lubov Foundation, Holy Family Home Building Fund or the charity of your choice. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2014

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

  • Hi Tom, Sorry I did not know! Sorry I have not kept in contact. My fault. Anyways, your Mom was great! I remember the wagon wheels, the treats when we were having the marathon board games. How she would come over and visit with Mom and Dad just to sing their hearts out. I miss my Mom's Cheesecake! LOL. My e-mail is Theodore.Danyluk@gov.yk.ca. Love you, Ted - Posted by: Ted Danyluk (Friend) on: Jul 12, 2018

  • So sorry for your loss, Bryk family...our prayers are with you. Brian, Cathy, Casey and Alexandra Paul. - Posted by: Brian and Cathy Paul (Fellow parishoners.) on: Feb 01, 2015

  • Dear Bryk family, We have been away for Christmas and have just returned and were shocked to hear of Emelie's passing. We have enjoyed singing liturgies with her, her lovely hospitality after and just impressed with her classiness. We will miss seeing her presence at Holy Family. She has left you with precious memories to cherish and share with generations to come. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Walter and Isabel Lukie (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2015

  • Dear Tom, Donna, Nykola and Nina, I was deeply saddened to hear of your Mother's passing. She was such a wonderful lady, she will be sorely missed. Vichnaya Pamyat! - Posted by: Jaroslawa Middleton (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2015

  • Dear Tom & Donna and your extended family - Sending you deepest condolences on the loss of your mother/baba. Vichnaya Pamyat! Sincerely Joanne Sarakula(Hrycak) from Australia - Posted by: Joanne Sarakula (nee Hrycak) (Ukrainian Dancing Friend) on: Jan 04, 2015

  • My tribute is simple. Auntie Emelie was nothing but class, class, class! - Posted by: Darrell A.J. Ducharme (my wife's auntie) on: Jan 02, 2015

  • My sincere condolences on your loss. I am sorry I could not make it to Winnipeg to attend the celebration of your mother's life. It is a sad time but it is comforting that she will be welcomed by her husband and the "Bilous" family in heaven. - Posted by: Christine Bilous (Cousin) on: Dec 30, 2014

  • Dear Tom, Donna, Nykola and Nina, Please accept our most sincere condolences for your great loss. Emelie will be missed terribly by all those who had the opportunity to know her. She was such a lovely lady in and out. May the Lord give you strength and peace during these difficult days. Take care. - Posted by: Gloria and Andy Chizick (Friend ) on: Dec 30, 2014

  • Our sincere condolences to Tom, Donna and the girls on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. - Posted by: Allan, Tracy and Adam Morin (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2014

  • Tom, Donna, Nykola & Nina Our condolences on the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. Vichnaya Pamyat. - Posted by: Marijka & Walter (friends) on: Dec 29, 2014

  • My sincere condolences to Tom and family for your loss - RIP Emelie. Billy - Posted by: Bill Shklanka (Friend of Tom) on: Dec 29, 2014

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