Obituary of Andrew RATYNSKI

ANDREW RATYNSKI December 9, 1927-July 23, 2011 Our family is sad to announce the passing of Andrew at Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg. Andrew was predeceased by parents Michael and Melanie (Slipec); brothers John, Dmytro, Fred, Joe; sisters Anastasia, Shirley, Anna, Emily. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 56 years, Frances (Zinkowski); son Raymond (Maria); daughter Linda (Glenn Kozuska); grandchildren Michael, Andrea, Michelle, Meghan; Solomia; sister Olga; and many relatives and friends. Andrew was born and raised on the family homestead in the Ledwyn area of Manitoba. He worked on the family farm and did logging with teams of horses in bush camps. Andrew married the love of his life, Frances, in 1954. They moved to Winnipeg where they raised their family. Andrew worked with his brothers-in-law Fred and Carl with Shum Construction. In 1961, he joined the Department of Transport as a carpenter and was involved in the construction and maintenance of buildings at Winnipeg International Airport and at airports in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NW Ontario and many communities in the Arctic. He retired from Transport Canada in 1991. Life on the farm wasn't easy but it made Andrew a hard, dedicated, skilled worker, devoted to family and friends. He could always be counted on to help others especially with his skills as a handyman and carpenter. He was a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, relative and friend who will be greatly missed. Prayers will be said Thursday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral Service will be celebrated Friday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, 1175 Main St. Very Rev. Archpriest G. Mielnik and Rev. Fr. A. Harkavyi officiating. Interment will follow at Ledwyn Ukrainian Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to Ledwyn Ukrainian Cemetery (c/o V. Klym, Box 4087, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0), Holy Trinity Cathedral, or Heart and Stroke Foundation MB. VICHNAYA PAMYAT MEMORY ETERNAL