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ANNE NYKORCHUK
Born: May 17, 1925
Date of Passing: Apr 02, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANNE NYKORCHUK
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Nykorchuk on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, just weeks before her 100th birthday.
She was predeceased by her parents Michael and Barbara Kuzenko; brother William (Jean) Kuzenko; sisters Nellie and Lena (Andrew) Skolny. She leaves to mourn her daughters Jane Ricketts, Barbara (Lorne) Wolfe, Susan Nye and Catherine (Douglas) Peterson; as well as her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Anne was born at a tiny railroad station in the now defunct Orthez, Manitoba and spent her childhood and early school days in Boissevain, Manitoba. When her father received a promotion to CPR Station Manager, they moved to the small Ukrainian-speaking town of Komarno, north of Winnipeg. Anne was motivated to learn Ukrainian, when at the age of 12, she met Steve. Both Anne and Steve attended Teulon Collegiate and remained friends throughout their teen years. They were married in 1945 when Steve returned from serving in the Royal Canadian Navy post World War II. They purchased a home on Magnus Avenue in Winnipeg where they raised their four daughters. Anne lived in that home for over 66 years.
Anne was a Queen in the land of good cooks and treated her family to many delicious meals including typical Ukrainian dishes. Everyone looked forward to her traditional Christmas and Easter dinners. Once her children were older, Anne enjoyed working for the Hudson’s Bay House.
Anne lived in a time where few women in her position had many options outside the home, but she used her creativity in many ways, whether in cooking, crafting, painting, or ceramics. Anne was very generous to her family, friends, and to all the people in her neighbourhood, giving clothing and food to those less fortunate.
Anne and Steve had a loving and happy life together with much laughter. Though Steve did have health issues during their marriage, they persevered during difficult times. There were lots of picnics, baseball games, visits with family at the farm, nights at the casino, many social events and the years flew by.
After 65 years of marriage, Steve passed away in 2005 after an illness. Though greatly saddened, Anne continued with her life doing Sudoku, playing double solitaire, going to the casino and being very independent until declining health necessitated a move to the Holy Family Home.
Anne’s family would like to thank the staff at the Holy Family Home for their care and humour where she had gumption (according to her) until the end.
There will be a celebration of Anne’s life on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. A private family graveside will be held in May to lay Anne to rest in Komarno, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2025
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Granny as I affectionately called her was nothing but sweet and kind to me all the years I knew her. I fondly remember her wittiness and spirit. Always wanting me to eat something - anything and saying if I refused "what you don't like my cooking?" which of course was the furthest from the truth and when I said "no not at all Granny." the plate would come out of the cupboard, fridge opened wide and whether I was hungry or not she would say in Ukrainian - sit and eat. сідати і їсти (sīdati i yisty). So, I would eat. Next of course was a cup of tea and conversation. I didn't only visit Granny with Crystal, I would go on my own. I just loved her. Because my Baba died when I was young, I adopted Granny as my own and visited her when time allowed. I still drive by the homestead on Magnus and wave to her. That will be my quiet memorial to Granny for all my days. - Posted by: Bella Montgomery (Best Friend to Crystal) on: Apr 15, 2025
