NETTIE BOYCHUK

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NETTIE BOYCHUK
JUNE 14, 1929 – FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Baba, Great-Baba, Sister-in-law, Aunt and friend, Nettie Boychuk, on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children: Wayne (Lynn) Boychuk, Sonia (Brian) Kraynyk, Audrey Sokoliuk, Bonnie (Wesley) Gushuliak, Connie Boychuk and son-in-law Edward (Christine) Persowich; her grandchildren: Brent and Farrah Boychuk, Melissa Kraynyk, Evan (Cindy) Persowich, Jade (Lance) Hogan, Reed (Amber) Gushuliak, Brianna (Lyndsey) Persowich, Hayleigh Gushuliak, Meagan (Curtis) Persowich-Fallis, Jodi (Gary) Kraynyk-Evans; and her great-granchildren: Chloe Boychuk-Shea, Jaxon and Anthony MacFarlane, Dylan and Kashton Hogan and Vivienne Martin-Persowich. Also by sister-in-law Ellen Podolsky, brothers-in-law George (Marie) Boychuk and John (Carole) Boychuk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mom was predeceased by Dad, daughter Wendy Persowich, son-in-law Orest Sokoliuk, grandson Jamie Kraynyk and great-grandson Jackson Martin-Persowich and two sons in infancy; parents Harry and Paraska Chubey, parents-in-law John and Maria Boychuk; brothers Mike (Margie) Chubey, Steve (Marie) Chubey, Bill (Ann) Chubey. Henry Chubey; sisters Mary (Bill) Zawada, Kate (Eli) Gushulak, Ann (Steve) Kowaliuk, Helen (John) Hirschfield; sister-in-law Dorothy (John) Malenko; brothers-in-law Bill (Jean) Boychuk and Bill Podolsky.
Mom was born June 14, 1929, in Somme, MB. She attended school and grew up on the family farm. Mom met Dad and they married on October 14, 1950, settled on the family farm, then later buying their own farm to start their family.
Mom had many jobs, housewife, tending farm, great cook and baker, gardener, but most important was mother. She ensured the Ukrainian culture and traditions were valued by her children. Mom belonged to the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada (St. Olha Branch-Sirko) for over 50 years. She was also a long-standing member of the St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sirko.
Later in their retirement years, Mom travelled with Dad to places such as Chicago, California, British Columbia and Calgary. They would often take in festivals such as the Austin Thrasher Days, Morris Stampede, Canada Day celebrations – to name a few.
She enjoyed watching and supporting her grandchildren with their hockey, baseball and recitals, but most importantly being able to see her grandchildren graduate and begin their adult journeys.
Mom enjoyed playing cards, loved to dance, playing bingo and visiting extended family and friends.
The last number of years, Mom's health deteriorated and she took up residence at the Vita Personal Care Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Gosselin and nurses, as well as the staff at the personal care home for their attentiveness and care of Mom.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. To watch the livestream please go to www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com and click the link on Nettie's obituary page.
Interment to follow at St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.

Vichnaya Pamyat
Memory Eternal!
Mom…
The heart remembers most
what it has loved best!

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Box 13, Sundown, MB R0A 2C0.

Publish Date: Feb 24, 2022

NETTIE BOYCHUK
June 14, 1929 - February 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Baba, Great-Baba, Sister-in-law, Aunt and Friend, Nettie Boychuk, on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children: Wayne (Lynn) Boychuk, Sonia (Brian) Kraynyk, Audrey Sokoliuk, Bonnie (Wesley) Gushuliak, Connie Boychuk and son-in-law Edward (Christine) Persowich; her grandchildren: Brent and Farrah Boychuk, Melissa Kraynyk, Evan (Cindy) Persowich, Jade (Lance) Hogan, Reed (Amber) Gushuliak, Brianna (Lyndsey) Persowich, Hayleigh Gushuliak, Meagan (Curtis) Persowich-Fallis, Jodi (Gary) Kraynyk-Evans; and her great-granchildren: Chloe Boychuk-Shea, Jaxon and Anthony MacFarlane, Dylan and Kashton Hogan and Vivienne Martin-Persowich. Also by sister-in-law Ellen Podolsky, brothers-in-law, George (Marie) Boychuk and John (Carole) Boychuk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mom was predeceased by Dad, daughter Wendy Persowich, son-in-law Orest Sokoliuk, grandson Jamie Kraynyk and great-grandson Jackson Martin-Persowich and two sons in infancy; parents, Harry and Paraska Chubey, parents-in-law, John and Maria Boychuk; brothers, Mike (Margie) Chubey, Steve (Marie) Chubey, Bill (Ann) Chubey, Henry Chubey; sisters, Mary (Bill) Zawada, Kate (Eli) Gushulak, Ann (Steve) Kowaliuk, Helen (John) Hirschfield; sister-in-law Dorothy (John) Malenko; brothers-in-law, Bill (Jean) Boychuk and Bill Podolsky.
Mom was born June 14, 1929, in Somme, MB. She attended school and grew up on the family farm. Mom met Dad and they married on October 14, 1950, settled on the family farm, then later buying their own farm to start their family.
Mom had many jobs, housewife, tending farm, great cook and baker, gardener, but most important was mother. She ensured the Ukrainian culture and traditions were valued by her children. Mom belonged to the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada (St. Olha Branch-Sirko) for over 50 years. She was also a long-standing member of the St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sirko.
Later in their retirement years, Mom travelled with Dad to places such as Chicago, California, British Columbia and Calgary. They would often take in festivals such as the Austin Thrasher Days, Morris Stampede, Canada Day celebrations – to name a few.
She enjoyed watching and supporting her grandchildren with their hockey, baseball and recitals, but most importantly being able to see her grandchildren graduate and begin their adult journeys.
Mom enjoyed playing cards, loved to dance, playing bingo and visiting extended family and friends.
The last number of years, Mom's health deteriorated and she took up residence at the Vita Personal Care Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Gosselin and nurses, as well as the staff at the personal care home for their attentiveness and care of Mom.
Prayers will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. There is a capacity limit to the prayers. All public health orders will be followed and proof of vaccination is required. For those that are unable to attend and wish to join via livestream please go to www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com and click the link on Nettie's obituary page.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. There is a capacity limit to the service. All public health orders will be followed and proof of vaccination is required. For those that are unable to attend and wish to join via livestream please go to www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com and click the link on Nettie's obituary page.
Interment to follow at St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.

Vichnaya Pamyat
Memory Eternal!
Mom…
The heart remembers most what it has loved best!

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Box 13, Sundown, MB R0A 2C0.

Arrangements by:
BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL CO-OP
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com

Publish Date: Feb 17, 2022

NETTIE BOYCHUK
JUNE 14, 1929 – FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Baba, Great-Baba, Sister-in-law, Aunt and friend, Nettie Boychuk, on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children: Wayne (Lynn) Boychuk, Sonia (Brian) Kraynyk, Audrey Sokoliuk, Bonnie (Wesley) Gushuliak, Connie Boychuk and son-in-law Edward (Christine) Persowich; her grandchildren: Brent and Farrah Boychuk, Melissa Kraynyk, Evan (Cindy) Persowich, Jade (Lance) Hogan, Reed (Amber) Gushuliak, Brianna (Lyndsey) Persowich, Hayleigh Gushuliak, Meagan (Curtis) Persowich-Fallis, Jodi (Gary) Kraynyk-Evans; and her great-granchildren: Chloe Boychuk-Shea, Jaxon and Anthony MacFarlane, Dylan and Kashton Hogan and Vivienne Martin-Persowich. Also by sister-in-law Ellen Podolsky, brothers-in-law George (Marie) Boychuk and John (Carole) Boychuk; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mom was predeceased by Dad, daughter Wendy Persowich, son-in-law Orest Sokoliuk, grandson Jamie Kraynyk and great-grandson Jackson Martin-Persowich and two sons in infancy; parents Harry and Paraska Chubey, parents-in-law John and Maria Boychuk; brothers Mike (Margie) Chubey, Steve (Marie) Chubey, Bill (Ann) Chubey. Henry Chubey; sisters Mary (Bill) Zawada, Kate (Eli) Gushulak, Ann (Steve) Kowaliuk, Helen (John) Hirschfield; sister-in-law Dorothy (John) Malenko; brothers-in-law Bill (Jean) Boychuk and Bill Podolsky.
Mom was born June 14, 1929, in Somme, MB. She attended school and grew up on the family farm. Mom met Dad and they married on October 14, 1950, settled on the family farm, then later buying their own farm to start their family.
Mom had many jobs, housewife, tending farm, great cook and baker, gardener, but most important was mother. She ensured the Ukrainian culture and traditions were valued by her children. Mom belonged to the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada (St. Olha Branch-Sirko) for over 50 years. She was also a long-standing member of the St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sirko.
Later in their retirement years, Mom travelled with Dad to places such as Chicago, California, British Columbia and Calgary. They would often take in festivals such as the Austin Thrasher Days, Morris Stampede, Canada Day celebrations – to name a few.
She enjoyed watching and supporting her grandchildren with their hockey, baseball and recitals, but most importantly being able to see her grandchildren graduate and begin their adult journeys.
Mom enjoyed playing cards, loved to dance, playing bingo and visiting extended family and friends.
The last number of years, Mom's health deteriorated and she took up residence at the Vita Personal Care Home. The family would like to thank Dr. Gosselin and nurses, as well as the staff at the personal care home for their attentiveness and care of Mom.
Prayers will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. There is a capacity limit to the prayers. All public health orders will be followed and proof of vaccination is required. For those that are unable to attend and wish to join via livestream please go to www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com and click the link on Nettie's obituary page.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB. There is a capacity limit to the service. All public health orders will be followed and proof of vaccination is required. For those that are unable to attend and wish to join via livestream please go to www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com and click the link on Nettie's obituary page.
Interment to follow at St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery.

Vichnaya Pamyat
Memory Eternal!
Mom…
The heart remembers most what it has loved best!

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Box 13, Sundown, MB R0A 2C0.

Publish Date: Feb 17, 2022

As published in The Carillon, Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2022, Feb 17, 2022, Feb 24, 2022