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JEANNETTE EWASIUK (KOLOMAYA)

Date of Passing: Mar 03, 2014

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JEANNETTE EWASIUK (nee KOLOMAYA) It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother and baba on March 3, 2014 with her family by her side. Jeannette is predeceased by her husband Peter and survived by her children, Patricia Stadnyk (Eugene) grandchildren, Brennan, Dustin (Tanesha) and Jasmyn, Perry Ewasiuk (Lori) grandchildren Brayden and Chelsea, Jade Ewasiuk (Louise) grandchildren Dana, Kale, Katarina, Ryan Mcbride, Michael Mcbride and great-grandchildren Ava, Taya, and Ty. Jeannette was born and raised in St Martin. She loved school and her life on the Kolomaya farm. After a short time "gallivanting" and working in Winnipeg, she found the love of her life and married Peter on May 28, 1953. Her life took on many new adventures. Her and Peter worked hard for a couple winters in fish camps on the Great Slave Lake, NWT and when they returned they purchased a rundown building and turned it into a grand institution known as the St Martin Café. Any one that visited the old café would meet the hardest working, most generous, fun loving and compassionate woman. It would be impossible to leave the old café without fond memories and a full stomach. Jeannette truly touched and fed the lives of many. Mom was the pillar in the family and the community. She was a constant at weddings, socials, funerals, picnics, anniversaries (you name it) tirelessly volunteering and often making the best holobchis and perogies on this planet, and always livening up the party. And party she did because her belief was that we should all live life to the fullest. Cheers to a socialite! Our family will forever admire and stand proud of our mother and baba. She squeezed every possible minute of her life to care, nurture and guide us. We can never thank her enough. It was difficult in the end to witness her struggle and to see the care giver become a care taker. Our hearts are broken but we will endure. God bless you mom. We would like to thank friends and family for their support and visits, with special thanks to the nieces and nephews that traveled from outside the province and the USA. We wish to thank Dr Andrea Babick for compassionately caring for mom. We acknowledge and thank the professional and wonderful staff of Riverview Health Center. A celebration of Jeannette's life will be held in the St Martin Community Hall on March 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements Entrusted To ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba 1-866-293-4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2014

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

  • My Dear Aunty Jeannette I picture you in heaven with our family Being sociable, speaking Ukrainian Everyone is there. Memories of good talks and fast polkas Your laugh, your smile And your loving eyes. These will always be with me. Untill we meet again I miss you. - Posted by: Deb Kolomaya (Niece) on: Jul 12, 2014

  • I still can't believe your gone Baba. You always gave me so much love. I have many memories of you and Papa, going to the cafe with you after it closed down, going with you to Gypsumville when you helped a friend with home care. Home will never be the same without your laughter, barley and cabbage soup, and your hugs and kisses. Thanks for taking Ryan and I in as your family. I'll never forget you. I still dream of driving up #6 highway, and turning left into the land where your home is. It was always the happiest time for me, leaving was always sad. I love you. I'll see you down the gravel road. - Posted by: Mike McBride (Grandson) on: Apr 15, 2014

  • Very, very sorry to hear that Jeannette has passed on from this world, growing up in St Martin was always nice to see her. She always had a smile and an awesome laugh even after we left and came back to visit. She was always glad to see us kids, chat and make us feel welcome. We will miss her greatly. - Posted by: Wayne Lauk (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2014

  • Our condolences to all the family of Jeannette. From the first time I met Jeannette she made me feel right at home here in a new community. I will not forget her beautiful smile and loving nature. Fly with the angels, dear Jeannette! - Posted by: Carey Benson (friend) on: Mar 27, 2014

  • Our Deepest, and, Most Heartfelt Sympathy go out to You, "All of Jennette's Family" Yes, Jennette was a Special person, always Caring, always "there" You Had someone to be proud of.....We all will miss her we know...You, her Family, are thought of with deep "empathy"....So Sorry we were not able to attend the "Celebration of her Life" in person. Sincerely Ron & Janet - Posted by: Ron McCurdy and Janet (Friends) on: Mar 20, 2014

  • Jeannette was very full of life and I will always remember her for the everlasting smile on her face! My sincere condolences to the Kolomaya and Ewasiuk families. Rest in Peace Jeannette. - Posted by: Sherry Franche (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2014

  • Just thinking of Jeanette brings a smile to our faces. We know how much she'll be missed by many - Posted by: Diane & Larry Cingel (friends) on: Mar 14, 2014

  • My Auntie Jeannette was our absolute favorite Aunt. Her big smile and twinkling eyes were so warm and inviting. Oh and could she cook, we couldn't wait to sit down to one of her meals. Auntie exemplified the phrase "live life as if you are dying". She did that every day, enjoying life to the fullest, yet taking time to care for others. Although we moved to the States when we were young, Auntie made numerous trips to partake in the important events in our lives. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts and will be deeply missed. My sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Stadnyk, Ewasiuk and Kolomaya families. I know how difficult it is to celebrate her life without her in it, but it's our memories of all the wonderful times together that soften the sadness and keep her alive in our hearts and minds. - Posted by: Valerie Cochran (Niece) on: Mar 13, 2014

  • Very sorry to hear of your loss Perry. Thoughts and prayers go with you. - Posted by: Carol-ann Matthew (MB Hydro friend) on: Mar 12, 2014

  • Jeannette had a way of brightening a room with her laugh, her jokes, her stories that made people laugh and cheer them up. She will be very missed at family gatherings. - Posted by: Mary Sokulski (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2014

  • Our deepest sympathy. St. Martin will not be the same without your Mother. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Judy & Wallace Hickman (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2014

  • Jeannette was the first St. Martin person I met, when my husband Tommy took me to the St. Martin cafe when I visited him before our marriage. She struck me as a woman with a bounding love of life and a laugh to match. I appreciated her as a friend and will not forget her. My deepest sympathy to all members of her family. Joyce - Posted by: Joyce Slobogian (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2014

  • Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again. - Posted by: Gerry Cloutier (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2014

  • Jeanette's love, passion and laughter will be fondly remembered. I personally will never forget the effort she made to come see me in Florida and the many days she was there for my mum and us girls. I am forever grateful for her mentorship, hugs and for setting an example for us all. My love, prayers and condolences to you all; we have lost an Icon. - Posted by: Tracey Graham (Family friend) on: Mar 08, 2014

  • Dear Jade, Louise & Family: Sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother, mother-inlaw,& baba. It was a great opportunity to meet your Mom at the Sheanes' house over this past Christmas Holiday. We will always remember her as a life of the party. We enjoyed all her stories. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Zaiga & Bhoag (friends) on: Mar 08, 2014

  • My heartfelt condolences go out to Patty & Eugene, Perry, Jade & Louise and your families. Your Mom will truly be missed, I never went home to Ashern or St. Martin when she didn't take the time to stop in at Mom's for a visit and we always had lots of laughs. Remember & cherish all the happy times you had together. - Posted by: Karen Huffman (nee Kostelnyk) (Family friend) on: Mar 08, 2014

  • We will surely miss the dynamic, energetic, kind, and caring person we knew Jeannette to be. Our world is a sadder place without her presence. Rest in peace dear Jeannette. We know you will be entertaining those who have gone before you. - Posted by: Paddy and Joanne O'Connor (Friends) on: Mar 08, 2014

  • Jeannette and her family have a special places in our hearts. We often reminisce on the good times we had with them. We went to St. Martin as newly weds with no money and rented their little house. Jeannette took me under her wing. A second mother you could say. What a lovely person. Always with a smile and a good story. She even got Pete to put up poles in front of their cafe so I could practice my parallel parking. Got my driver's in Gypsumville. Celebrated Ukrainian Christmas and New Year's with Jeannette and Pete and other family members. We could go on and on with our stories of Jeannette Ewasiuk. We will try to attend Jeannette's celebration of life as she did put "life into our lives". God bless our Jeannette. - Posted by: Madeleyne and Fred Fillion (Friends and tenants (1972-1973)) on: Mar 08, 2014

  • I will always remember Mrs Ewasiuk laughing & happy, and every time she saw me it was a big hug and how are you my friend. My sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Darlene Mitchell () on: Mar 08, 2014

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