Obituary of JULIA OMENIUK

JULIA OMENIUK Peacefully, Julia passed away at the Maples Personal Care Home at the age of 99 years. Her memory will be cherished by her children, Joyce Sokoloski, James (Florence), Betty (Don) Gnutel, Harold (Donna), Kenneth (Ellen), Janice Sutton, Dolores Tutkaluk and Robert (Elizabeth). She was Baba to 23 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and extended family. Julia was predeceased by her husband Michael, daughter Violet Hnatiuk, parents Anne and Stephen Boyko, brother Joe Boyko, sister Peggy Carson and sons-in-law, Joe Sokoloski, Joe Hnatiuk, Joe Sutton and Paul Tutkaluk. Mom was born May 20, 1913 in Bird’s Hill. She spent her childhood and went to school in Springfield, MB. Mom met our dad Michael at a country dance and they were married on May 12, 1935. They farmed side by side for over 50 years in East St. Paul. In later years they enjoyed travelling south for the winter. Mom was a homemaker and liked to prepare traditional food and celebrate Ukrainian holidays. She enjoyed the East St. Paul and Narol Seniors Clubs. Her greatest joy was a visit from her grandchildren. Many thanks to the Maples Home and staff for Mom’s excellent care during her stay. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Church, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic 6297 Henderson Hwy. (Gonor, MB) with Fr. Peter W. Chorney officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan and Jack Hnatiuk, Dale Omeniuk, Theo and Terry Tutkaluk and Nathaniel Omeniuk. In lieu of flowers, donations in Julia’s memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Church. We love you Mom and Baba. You will be greatly missed. Vichnaya Pam’yat