DORA HLADUN (YAREMUS)

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DORA HLADUN (nee YAREMUS) April 26, 1924 - December 19, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, baba, sister and auntie, Dora Hladun. Dora passed away peacefully, at the age of 88 years, with her family by her side. She leaves to mourn her four sons and five daughters: John (Marcia) Horbacio, Toronto, Ontario; Arthur (Carol) Horbacio, Eddy Horbacio, Nick Horbacio of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Dolores (Earl) Swayzie, Lorraine (Victor) Branco of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Alice Horbacio of Arborg, Manitoba; Carol (Rick) Bandura of Red Deer, Alberta; and Mary Lou (Paul) Spadafore of Calgary, Alberta; 29 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, three godchildren - Dennis, Larry and Jim Martin. She also leaves to mourn sisters Mary (Harry) Goad of Hamilton, Ontario; Jean Martin or Poplarfield, Manitoba; brothers Adam (Irene) Yaremus of Stonewall, Manitoba and Steve (Helen) Yaremus of Steinbach, Manitoba. Dora was predeceased by her first husband Roy Horbacio in 1957, her second husband Steve Hladun in 1972, her brother Mike Yaremus, parents Alex and Tekla Yaremus, her godchild Robert (Bobby) Yaremus. Dora was born in Skylake, Manitoba on the family farm. She left school at an early age to help look after her ailing mother. Growing up she worked side by side with brother Mike cutting cord wood. She married Roy Horbacio in 1942 and together they had eight children and resided in Hamerlik, Manitoba. She married her second husband Steve Hladun in 1965 and had one daughter and they resided in Arborg, Manitoba. Mom worked very hard all her life. In 1966 she started work at the local restaurant in Arborg and worked there until retirement at the age of 60 years. Mom loved her family, enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing Hola with her sister Jean and brother Mike. We would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Victoria General Hospital for all their care in Mom's last few days with us. We would also like to thank Auntie Jean for her devotion, love and care of our mother while she was in Arborg. Mom always looked forward to your phone calls and visits. A special thank you to her daughters Dolores and Lorraine for their love and care the last couple of years which allowed Mom to pass away peacefully and gracefully surrounded by her family. Mom you will be forever in our hearts, and we will be reminded of you every day by the wonderful memories you have left us to hold on to. One day we will see you again and you will welcome us into your house with open arms, and your loving smile. All our love, your children. Vichnaya Pamyat A private funeral service was held on December 22, 2012 at Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church followed by burial at Bjarmi Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis, Larry and Jim Martin, Victor Branco, Rick Bandura and Nolan Spadafore. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. MACKENZIE FUNERAL CHAPEL ARBORG (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2012