ANTHONY PRASIAZNUIK (PRAZNUIK)

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ANTHONY PRASIAZNUIK (PRAZNUIK) Peacefully on April 17, 2007 at Victoria Hospital, after a prolonged illness, Tony passed away two months short of his 90th birthday. Tony was predeceased by his father and mom, John and Katherine; brothers, William and Joseph, and sister Anne. He is survived by Lena, his wife of 55 years; daughter Janet (Barry Iverson) and their children, Adam and Lee of Edmonton, AB, and son Ken (Pam) of Prairie Grove, MB. Tony was born in Fraserwood, MB and lived his childhood years in Transcona where he attended school and participated in team sports. In 1933 Tony's family moved to Lorette West. There he worked on the family farm with his father and brothers. After working in the cordite munitions plant, Tony served in the Canadian Army. After the war, Tony met the love of his life, Lena. Together they purchased a farm in Prairie Grove, MB. At the same time, Tony went to work for the Canadian National Railways as a railway carman. He retired at age 62 after spending over 30 years at the railway. Tony took great pride in his gardens and yard which he worked at tirelessly. He was also an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed making furniture. Tony took an active role in his community. He was involved in amateur sport as a player, coach and umpire. He was a past school board member and a lifelong member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Above all else, Tony loved his family and was prepared to make any sacrifice for them. We will miss his strength, determination and wisdom. Prayers will be sung on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin Rd. A Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 390 Marion St., with reception to follow. Interment in Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Hospital Foundation, 2340 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R3T 2E8. Special thanks for the care and comfort provided by the doctors and staff of the Victoria Hospital, and to Dr. Philip Hughes of Lorette. VICHNAYA PAM'YAT GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2007