- The Carillon Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
JOSEPHINE HAFICHUK Josephine (Wizniak) Hafichuk, 81, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully into eternal rest with family by her side at Holy Family Nursing Home on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born to the late Steve and Olga Wizniak, March 19, 1933, in Dauphin, Manitoba. Josie attended Goose Lake School and Collegiate in Roblin, Manitoba and Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. She acquired her normal school training and taught for a term at Mountain Road school. She then attended Little's Business College in Dauphin for her secretarial and book keeping training (diploma). Josie was employed by Manitoba Telephone System in Dauphin; Dauphin Accounting; Agriculture Canada in Brandon and Winnipeg, Tall Girl Shoppe in Winnipeg and concluded her work career as the office clerk at the Air Force Base in Winnipeg. It was during her initial employment in Dauphin that she met the love of her life Fred Hafichuk. They were married in Dauphin on August 31, 1957, and lived in Dauphin and Morden, before relocating to Winnipeg in 1968. Josie was an active member of St Basil's Church and choir and also taught catechism for five years at St. Basils, She was a member of Anavets #283 Seniors Club and the Red Hatters - Ladies of Distinction. Her hobbies included shopping (a passion she shared enjoyably with Fred), sewing, gardening, golfing and dancing. Josie was predeceased by her parents, and in September 1994 by her husband Fred. She will forever be loved and remembered by her three siblings, Marion (Wizniak) Zubrin and Geraldine (Jeri) Wizniak of Winnipeg, and Ron Wizniak (Dianne) of Yorkton, SK. She will also be sadly missed by life-long friend Isabel, her extended family including brother-in-law Fr. Ernie, many wonderful nieces and nephews, their families and all those who were touched by her gracious life. She was a god-mother to many family and friends. A special thanks to the staff of Holy Family Nursing Home and to Drs Andrea and Terry Babick for their dedicated care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in Josie's memory to a charity of choice. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2014 at St. Basil's Church, 202 Harcourt Street, Winnipeg. The Requiem Liturgy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Church of the Resurrection, 801 Jackson Street, Dauphin, Manitoba. Burial will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Dauphin. www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2014
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
-
I met Josie at Holy Family Home where she was a fellow resident with my husband Maurice. Her caring, kindness and friendly manner made him feel welcome from the first days he arrived. She was a very special friend to him. - Posted by: Lucille Rybuck (friend) on: Oct 07, 2014
-
Deepest sympathy to fellow family and friends who knew and loved Auntie Josie. You were a very special Godmother who always was there with a big smile and warm embrace. Family was so important to you, and I was proud to be part of many who were lucky to call you Godmother. Many fond memories at family gatherings, special events, and spending time with you in Winnipeg. May you have eternal peace and enjoy being reunited with Uncle Freddie. - Posted by: Curtis Boyechko (Godchild, Great Nephew) on: Oct 04, 2014
-
My sympathy goes out to the family.Having met Josie at a few family gathering and serving her at the jewelry counter at Sears.I found she was a friendly out going person everyone would wont to know.Sorry for your loss she will be missed by many.Iris Herman - Posted by: Iris Herman (Friend of family) on: Oct 04, 2014
-
Will always be remembered and loved as "Aunt Josie". An Aunt who loved to entertain, visit family, dance, golf and be envolved in church activities. Although she did not have any children of her own, Aunt Josie was a "Godmother" to many, including my wife Jeanette and son Curtis. "Thank you" for everthing you and Uncle Fred have done to enrich our life. In our hearts you will always be loved and cherished. Ed & Jeanette Boyechko and family - Posted by: Ed & Jeanette Boyechko (Aunt & Godmother) on: Oct 04, 2014
