JOSEPHINE MELNYCHUK

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• I only got to visit Josie once at her farm in Silver when I went for a visit with my mother. My great-grandmother, Anna (Noga) Chanas was Josie's aunt. My mother talked often of visits when she was little to visit family in Silver. My mother also looked after Josie once she moved into Red River Place as she was a health-care aide there. When I would perform at the care home with some fellow musicians, she would always come up at the end to say hello and tell us how she appreciated us coming and entertaining her. She was very gracious. When I visited her at her farm, I don't think I could eat enough to her liking no matter how hard I tried. She would always try to push "just one more" in front of me. I wish I could have spent more time speaking with her years ago as I have always been very interested in our family history and she could have answered my questions of where our ancestors originated from. Oh well, such is my own fault for missing out on such a great opportunity. Rest in peace dear lady! May your memory remain as a joy within your family and your friends. Vichnaya Pam'yat - Posted by: Scott & Mary Ann Wazney (Long=distance cousin through the Chanas/Noga family from East Selkirk, MB.) on: May 05, 2015

• Grandma Josephine lived to 103 yrs & 7 months and will NEVER be forgotten for her; BEAMING smile (which she gave to those she loved). WARM HUGS (which she gave to almost everyone). Twinkling eyes (which could light a room up). Heartfelt generosity (she would give until she had nothing if it could help). Massive hospitality (no one left her house hungry/thirsty). Quick WIT (right up until just before her passing). How she planted TWO large gardens EVERY summer (which she showed off proudly but humbly, always sending you off with boxes/bags full of her hard worked bounty; "TAKE! TAKE!" she would say). Her beautifully baked Easter bread/home-made perogies/creamed chicken with dill. Handing out candy to everyone no matter where she was. Her FLOWERS which she planted all around her house/garden/farmyard, which she would also pick & send a bunch off with whomever visited. Singing Christmas carols along with the carollers who came to her house (which she welcomed into her home every year & fed to warm them up on their journey). Her "Five Roses/Star" whiskey for special occasion taken only with pepsi and "Just enough to color!". Her living room filled with pictures of her children/grandchildren/loved ones (which she proudly showed you every time you visited). Her kitchen filled with the woodstove which always held hot water to make tea/coffee quickly for anyone and which she cooked tirelessly at to feed those she loved/whomever visited. We will NEVER forget you Grandma/Great-Grandma! I only wish my two young daughters could have visited your farm when you still lived there, to eat fresh carrots/peas from your garden as I and my two sisters did when WE were young. To walk into the woods and pick "morels" (mushrooms) which only you & my Mom could find SO quickly every time. To pick and eat from the many Saskatoon bushes growing near the gardens. To pet the many cats/kittens whom you lovingly cared for (two of which we couldn't keep & you lovingly took in many years ago). To sit in your kitchen and eat your delicious food which you prepared with love. To smell all of your beautiful flowers all around your house/garden. To run around the front yard and find "Easter treats" which you hid for my sisters & I when we were young (& no doubt your other grandchildren). To teach Ukrainian songs to, because you had a love for music/singing, which you gave to my mother whom also gave to me/my daughters/my nieces. My family and I drove almost 14 hours to be there for your prayers/funeral service. I would have driven so many more, to sit with you again just to see your beautiful smile and twinkling eyes. Rest in peace Grandma Josephine. I know you are with Grandpa Peter now, whom you waited so many years to be with again... - Posted by: Chasey Casha (Barbara Miskiewicz) (Grandaughter (Daughter to Marj)) on: Apr 29, 2015

• It is with sadness I learned of Auntie's passing. I have such fond memories of visiting with Auntie and family when I was a child. The fun with cousins and all the great meals. We never left hungry. My family and I wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire family. Rest in peace Auntie Josie knowing you were loved by so many. I'm sure my Mother Angela welcomed you with open arms... With love...Cecelia - Posted by: Cecelia Hart (Rudnicki) (Great Niece) on: Apr 25, 2015

• Will remember the times with Josie and her poopsie instead of Pepsi. Josie taught me to make pyreh spelling wrong but it is mashed potatoes with buckwheat mixed and placed in bread dough and baked. Eat with sour cream hot or cold. Thanks Josie RIP. - Posted by: Andy and Daviette Noga (Relative) on: Apr 25, 2015