Obituary of ALEX WOLOSCHUK

The Kusko Family Announce the passing of their beloved uncle ALEX WOLOSCHUK September 18, 1926 - May 16, 2013 Alex fell asleep in the Lord on May 16, 2013 at 09:45 a.m. at the Victoria General Hospital peacefully during his morning nap. He joins his adored mother Eucdoxia and dear sister and brother Doris and Paul. Alex was born in the Ukraine the youngest of three children. When he was 6 months old his father went to Canada and he was raised by his mother until her death in 1935. He lived alone with his sister Doris and brother Paul in the family home, becoming the three "musketeers" doing all they could to help each other survive. In 1939 his father brought them to his farm in Saskatchewan. Alex went to school and helped on the farm. Unable to continue his schooling, he joined his brother and sister in Winnipeg, living with his sister and her family until 1969. On arrival in Winnipeg Alex started working at Maple Leaf foods with his brother. He moved on to work as a furrier. Supported by his sister he studied electronics. He became a dedicated employee, until his retirement, for CN/CP telecommunications across Canada, finally settling in Winnipeg full time. When he retired he travelled to every corner of the world. In later years he became a "snowbird" going to Hawaii, Texas and Mexico. His most memorable trip was back to his village in the Ukraine to see the "family" home and erect a headstone at his mother's grave. He became a vegetarian and enjoyed running marathons, tennis, badminton and regular workouts at the Asper Center with his good friend Rudy. He was also a member of the Canoe Club. When his sister became ill, he stopped travelling to be there for her. He suffered a stroke on the same day his sister had one in March 2012 and the day after her funeral Alex went into a coma. Although he recovered from that, heart, stroke and repeated chest infections, plagued and weakened him and he finally succumbed to his illnesses. Always remembering his hardships in early years, Alex was generous not only to family and friends but also to anyone in need. During his sister's illness he developed a special closeness to her daughter Jean and her family enjoying many happy family times together. He will be greatly missed by his niece Jean, her husband John, and their children Laura and Goddaughter Diane. He also leaves his nieces Bonnie (Frank) Krauthaker, Marianne (Greg) Hodges and his nephew Paul (Melody) Woloschuk, cousins Carl and Mike Sptykowsky and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Eudoxia Spytkowska and Theodore Woloszczuk, sister Doris and her husband John, brother Paul and his wife Mary. A very special "Thank You" to cousin Carl for his frequent calls and kind support, to Alex's exceptional friends Rudy Schilling, Anne Klein and Annette Thiessen for not forgetting Alex and visiting regularly, as well as the many friends from all over who kept touch by phone like Sheila Hassain and Nick Yarema . I know he appreciated everyone's concern even though he never told you and I certainly did! "Thank You" to the staff of the Victoria General Hospital, especially on 5N, for the concern and wonderful care you gave our beloved uncle. Jean Kusko Pallbearers will be nephews John Kusko, Greg Hodges, Jim Kirkness and special friends Rudy Schilling, Dan Bourgouin and Peter Kaminski. A Funeral Service officiated by Reverend Father Alexander Harkavyj, will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. at 11:a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Vichnaya Pam'Yat…Memory Eternal