CORKY RATUSHNIAK

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CORKY RATUSHNIAK Peacefully on March 26, 2005 Corky passed away on his birthday with his family at his side at St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 81 years. Corky will be sadly missed by wife Pauline, his children, Teresa Raines, Brenda Duncan (Gary), Brian; and his grandchildren, Patrick and Melissa Duncan. Corky is also survived by his sister Olga Krywetzky of Flin Flon, his brother Tom Ray of Vancouver, aunt Julie Yaworski and many in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Corky was predeceased by his parents, John and Mary and his siblings, Sophie, Rose, Sam, Mike, Nellie and Joe. Corky was born on March 26, 1924 in Canora, SK. During his years in Canora, he sat on town council and was actively involved in several community activities. He worked for CN Rail in different capacities for 46 years starting in Canora but also worked for short periods of time in The Pas, Sturgis, Yorkton and Melville before moving the family to Winnipeg in 1973. Corky retired from the CN in 1987. He was actively involved in the Ukrainian Catholic Church throughout his life including the UCY, singing in various parish choirs, and was proud to be associated with the Knights of Columbus for 52 years. Corky volunteered for many charitable organizations throughout his life but took special pride in being a canvasser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation for many years after his bypass operation in 1985. Corky enjoyed golfing, curling, bowling, playing snooker, purchasing weekly tickets for the Lotto and was a diehard Saskatchewan Roughrider fan. In his retirement he enjoyed going for coffee and was a regular at the Southdale Tim Horton's. Corky's mild mannerism and his friendly and easygoing nature will leave a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Corky was kind and generous and was always there to help his family. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 390 Marion St. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. also at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of St. Boniface Hospital Geriatric Rehab Unit for compassionate care given to Corky and to their kindness and thoughtful gestures to the entire family. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in Corky's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Boniface General Hospital. God saw you getting tired He wrapped you in his loving arms And whispered Come with me . You suffered so much in silence Your spirit didn't bend. You faced your pain with courage Until the very end. You tried so hard to stay with us Your fight was all in vain God took you in his loving arms And freed you from your pain. A golden heart stopped beating Two gentle hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He takes only the best Chrystos Voskres Christ Is Risen KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 582-0973

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2005