Obituary of ALICE ANN ANTONIUK

ALICE ANTONIUK With her loving husband John and dear son William, by her side, Alice Antoniuk was peacefully embraced by God, on Sunday June 26, 2016 at Holy Family Home. Alice Sianchuk was born on April 14, 1941 in Sandy Lake, Manitoba, educated in Dauphin, attended Marvel Beauty School in Winnipeg, and eventually taught at Pollock Beauty School. While in Winnipeg she met the man of her dreams, and eventually her husband, John Antoniuk, (or affectionately “Johnny”), and was blessed with 54 years of true love, marriage, and devotion. Throughout the years, Alice was involved with many non-profit organizations and through her relentless leadership became board and committee members of many of them. Notably, she was an ongoing volunteer at Holy Cross School and St. Paul’s High School, thus leading her to become president of the St. Paul’s Women’s Guild. She later became involved with the Canadian Women’s Club and she eventually became president. For many years Alice served as a Eucharist Minister for St. John Brebeuf Church. She was also on the Board of Directors of Holy Family Home from 1995-2005. The respect was later returned when she entered as a resident last year. The ladies and colleagues she met became life-long friends, as Alice had touched many lives and will be remembered as an “angel on earth”. Alice will be lovingly missed by her beloved husband, John Antoniuk; loving mother of Justina, Jo-Ann (wife of David Borger), William (and wife Anna) and Michael (with wife Dorothy). She was treasured grandmother of Palestrina, Everett, Verona (McCaffrey), Hayleigh, Alisa, David (Borger), Grace and Mary-Kate (Antoniuk), as well as cherished sister of Anthony (along with his wife, Gaylene) and many family and friends. Alice was predeceased by her parents, William and Mary Sianchuk and brother, Alex. Prayers and viewing will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 7pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, (1442 Main Street). The funeral service will be held Friday, July 8th at 10:30 am at St. John Brebeuf Church (1707 St. John Brebeuf Place). Service officiated by Father Mark Tarrant. Appointed pallbearers are Mervin Picklyk, Glen Antoniak, Jason Sianchuk, Peter Donner, Everett McCaffrey and David John Borger. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the loving care given by the devoted staff at Holy Family Home. The love and compassion made our dear Alice happy and comfortable. Thank you. God has blessed us for knowing this beautiful soul, may the soul of Alice Antoniuk rest gracefully in the peace and love of God’s hand. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Alice Antoniuk can be made to Holy Family Home (204) 589-7381.