Obituary of IRIS BUGERA

IRIS BUGERA (NEE) FEDORCHUK Peacefully, after a brief illness, Iris passed away on November 28, 2012 at Grace Hospital. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Maurice J. Bugera of 51 years, son Daniel (Brandi Kropfmuller) of Calgary, daughter Patricia (Bill Krawchuk) of Winnipeg and two granddaughters Maura Bugera and Maya Krawchuk. She is also survived by one brother Maurice (Iva) Fedorchuk of Saskatoon, sister-in-law Alice Fedorchuk of Kelowna as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Iris was predeceased by her parents Dmytro and Lekeria Fedorchuk, brothers Walter and Carl and two sisters Olga Meleschak and Margaret Danyluk. Iris was born in Insinger, Saskatchewan on September 11, 1938. She grew up in Saskatchewan, completing her schooling in Insinger, Sheho and Foam Lake. After graduating from high school, she moved to Winnipeg where she completed a secretarial course and proceeded to work for the Canadian Wheat Board for nine years. Iris met her husband, Maurice, in Winnipeg and they married in May of 1961. Always a loving and devoted mother – she returned to work only after both her children were enrolled in school and was employed at the Ukrainian Fraternal Society of Canada as an administrative secretary, retiring in 1997. The Orthodox faith and her Ukrainian heritage were important cornerstones throughout her life. She was an active member at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity where she served on a variety of committees including Sunday School, Social and Outreach. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the church choir for many years. During her youth she was active in Ukrainian dramas and choir under the direction of the late Bishop Boris Yakovkevich. Iris was a long standing member of the Ukrainian Women’s Association Lesia Ukrainka Branch and was instrumental in organizing Ukrainian Nursery School for Tiny Tots (Sadochok). Always interested in her children’s activities, she served as an advisor to both Jr. and Sr. CYMK (Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association) as well as a board member of the Veselka Ukrainian Orthodox Summer Camp and the Rozmai Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Iris loved her family and her friends unconditionally. She will be remembered for her delicious cooking and baking, which she made look so effortless. She will be in our hearts forever. Prayers will be said on Sunday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1175 Main Street. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m also at the Cathedral with Very Reverend Gregory Mielnik officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity or St. Andrew’s College. Eternal Peace – Vichnaya Pam’yat