JEANNE POSALUKO

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JEANNE POSALUKO 1929 - 2004 On January 30, 2004 after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by the love and support of her family, Jean passed away peacefully at home. She was predeceased by her parents Ann and Michael Posaluko and brother Nick. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Robert (Donna) and daughter Lyn; siblings, Mary Morin (Lloyd), Minnie Penwarden, Annette Rodzinski (Gordon) and Mike Lesko (Leona), as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mom was born in Stead, MB on June 9, 1929 and was one of five children where they made their living as farmers. As a young adult she moved to Winnipeg with her sister Mary. Among the many jobs she held, the fondest memories were in the early 1960s at the Fort Garry Hotel as a telecommunications operator, the Charter House as a waitress and the Dakota Hotel as a bartender then moving to the dining room until retiring. Moms life was her family, always putting us first. She enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens and cooking the traditional Ukrainian meals. Mom had a smile to brighten your day and would lend a hand to anyone in need. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. from the Edward J. Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald, Winnipeg, with Fr. Ronald Leger officiating. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. from Russell Funeral Home, Beausejour, MB with Fr. Henry Lakusta officiating. Interment in the Orthodox Cemetery, Stead. If friends so desire, donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB. RUSSELLS of Beausejour, MB are in care of arrangements. Call 1-866-424-6271 toll free or 268-2263. A Mothers Love: A mothers love is something That no one can explain It is made of deep devotion And of sacrifice And pain. It is endless And unselfish And enduring Come what may, For nothing Can destroy it Or take that Love away.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2004