OLGA (OLLIE) ANASTASIA MELNYCHUK

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OLGA (OLLIE) ANASTASIA MELNYCHUK After a brief illness, on April 16, 2018, our dear sister and auntie peacefully passed away at Lion's Manor Personal Care Centre. Ollie will be lovingly remembered by her sister Sophie Melnychuk (Norrie Macdonald), sister-in-law Theresa (Cliff) Capuska, niece Barb Melnychuk (Peter Mingo), and nephews Brad (Sylvie) Melnychuk, Ron (Karen) Melnychuk and Doug (Teresa) Melnychuk, as well as great-nieces and nephews Melissa (Chris) Hornby, Amie Melnychuk (Paul Skinner), Michael Melnychuk (Kathleen Hudyma), Magdalena Melnychuk and Stewart (Christina) Geers, great-great-nieces Natalie, Maelle and Rebecca, and great-great-nephews Felix, Dale and Sawyer, as well as cousins and friends. Ollie was predeceased by her parents Paul and Annie Melnychuk, her brother Zenon Melnychuk, and special friend Bill Kane. Ollie was born in Winnipeg and grew up on a small farm near Balmoral, Manitoba, the eldest of three children. She attended school in Balmoral, completing Grade 11. At the tender age of 17, Ollie moved to Winnipeg to continue her education. Upon completion of her coursework, she began her career doing administrative and financial work at various companies before joining Air Canada in 1967, where she remained until her retirement in 1993. Ollie enjoyed 'downtown living' and resided in the Broadway area for most of her adult life. She walked to and from work, taking pleasurable detours through Eaton's, The Bay and other downtown establishments to shop for classy clothes and jewelry at good prices. In quiet times, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting at home. Some of her work was exhibited at local fairs. Many family members have at least one handmade afghan to remember her by. Ollie enjoyed many travel opportunities both near and far. She visited places like England, Scotland, Ireland, Greece, California, Texas, Florida, British Columbia and more, including a special trip to Prince Edward Island with her mother, Annie. Ollie also enjoyed road trips. She and Bill would travel all over Manitoba and beyond, enjoying coffee and meal breaks at local restaurants along the way. Ollie loved to dance. Weekends would find her at dance halls around the city, enjoying the music and the company of friends. Passionate about her privacy, a quiet manner, and always a "lady", Ollie will be missed. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Balmoral Hall, Balmoral, Manitoba, followed by a lunch. Interment will follow at Victoria Cemetery, near Balmoral. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in Ollie's name may be made to Lion's Supportive Housing, 320 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2W6 or Goodwin Lodge, Box 89, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0. The family would like to thank the staff on the 8th floor of Lion's Manor for their caring support and assistance during Ollie's time there. We would also like to express gratitude to the staff on the 4th floor of Lion's Personal Care Centre for their care and compassion during the last few months of Ollie's life. Finally, thank you to Sue Hryciw and Val Kunkel for their support of our family. Ken Loehmer Funeral Services, Teulon, in care of arrangements. Condolences may be left at klfuneralservices.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2018