Obituary of ELIZABETH ZOOCHKAN

ELIZABETH ZOOCHKAN Elizabeth passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Middlechurch Personal Care Home shortly after celebrating her 93rd birthday. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Yvonne (Brian) Danchuk, son Bill (Irene), and daughter Donny (Wayne) Wyke, grandchildren Matthew Danchuk, Michelle (Gerad) Cantin, Rachel (Jason) Swan, John and Julie Zoochkan, Darnell and Reece Wyke and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Anna and Andrew Weshnewecky, husband John Zoochkan, brother Mercel Wish and recently her sister Olive Warrenchuk. Elizabeth was born December 22, 1922 in St. Claude, MB. In her early youth the family moved to Winnipeg, where she completed high school at Isaac Newton. She was employed at Brentwood Egg Company, Lakeland Dairies and sold Stanley Home products to supplement the family income. She was married to John Zoochkan in 1953 for 53 years. Due to dad working with the R.C.A.F. , the family moved to Portage la Prairie, Belleville, ON, and back to Winnipeg in 1971 to be close to family and the Ukrainian community. She was a longstanding member of the Lesia Ukrainka Branch serving in many capacities. Elizabeth was proud to be one of the founding members of the Rozmai School of Dance and worked on the executive for many years. Mom’s second home was Gull Lake MB, where she took great pride in hosting gatherings and organizing family reunions. She and dad enjoyed gardening, travelling and enjoying nature but most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mom enjoyed her time at Kildonan House where she and dad made many new friends. The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Middlechurch for their compassionate care. Special thanks to all those who took time to visit and lift mom’s spirits. She was grateful for the special visits from Father Eugene Maximiuk and members of her church. Prayers will be held on Friday, January 8 at 8:00 pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral rite will be held on Saturday, January 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main Street with Father Maximiuk officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be John Zoochkan, Darnell and Reece Wyke, Matthew Danchuk, Dennis Kozak and Wayne Warren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.