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MELODY SAS (BILESKI)
Born: Apr 02, 1943
Date of Passing: Aug 09, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMELODY SAS (BILESKI) April 2, 1943 - August 9, 2014 After a life lived fully and well, yet all too soon, Melody Sas, loving and beloved wife of John Sas, passed away on Saturday, August 9th, at Seven Oaks General Hospital, at the age of 71 years. Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Mary Bileski and her sister Diana Sribniak, Melody is survived by her husband of 49 years, John; sister Nadya Pelowich: brother-in-law Michael Sas (Patricia); nephews Kerry Pelowich (Lenore, children Tyler and Stacey), Danil Pelowich (children John and Krysta and their mother Michelle), Gregory Sribniak, Matthew Dakin-Sas (Rob); nieces lrene Sas, Alyson Sas, Catherine Sosney (Glen, daughter Erica), Tamara Munro (Andy, son Kyle). Melody was born the youngest daughter of Mary and Andrew Bileski. A gifted student throughout school, she was active at an early age in the cultural life of the Ukrainian Canadian community in North End Winnipeg, participating in music, dance, Ukrainian language school and activities at the Ukrainian Labour Temple. Melody's genial personality and interest in people, along with her outstanding organizational skills laid the basis for her successful 35-year career in the travel industry. It was her concern for her clients themselves as much as her impeccable travel planning that brought them back to her again and again. After leaving travel, Melody joined husband John in their Kwik Kopy printing business where they worked together until retirement. As important and successful as her work was, Melody devoted her life primarily to the well-being and enjoyment of her community and family. For many years, she was active in the NDP. She supported a variety of community events and social causes. Within her large circle of friends, Melody was a person they turned to for care and support, one who readily offered a helping hand, not waiting to be asked. Melody maintained close ties with her extended family, young and old, close-by or faraway, and welcomed every opportunity to spend time with them. A life-long resident of the North End, Melody loved being home, cooking for friends or tending her garden. She also loved traveling and exploring other parts of the world, whether it was fishing with John or visiting friends somewhere in Manitoba, taking groups of students to China or tourists to Ukraine, enjoying a cruise or a road trip, settling in at their summer cottage or their winter home in Arizona. Wherever they were, Melody was either making new friends, or inviting family and old friends to join her and John. Such was her vibrant spirit of hospitality. Melody touched many lives through her caring ways and through generously sharing her enjoyment of the life she built with John. The outpouring of love and concern during Melody's illness has been deeply appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of Seven Oaks Hospital, 5th floor, unit 1. Melody will be lovingly remembered and missed. A Service to celebrated Melody's life will take place on Friday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one's choice. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Aug 13, 2014
MELODY SAS (BILESKI) April 2, 1943 August 9, 2014 After a life lived fully and well, yet all too soon, Melody Sas, loving and beloved wife of John Sas, passed away on Saturday, August 9, at Seven Oaks General Hospital, at the age of 71 years. A Service to celebrated Melody's life will take place on Friday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Longer obituary to follow in Wednesday's paper. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Aug 11, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2014
Condolences & Memories (23 entries)
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Melody was one of the warmest humans I have ever encountered. True to every nice thing that has already been said of her in these comments. My deepest condolences to you, John, and to Melody's family and friends. - Posted by: Naomi (Employee) on: Sep 05, 2014
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John, I was so sorry to hear the sad news that Melody had passed away. She will always be your queen. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Dalia Chapa Stewart (Friend) on: Aug 18, 2014
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John, I am so sorry for the premature loss of Melody. She was a wonderfully fine person whom I liked and respected. I only heard of her passing this day as my sister phoned me here in Sioux Narrows. My condolences to you - Posted by: Ron Pradinuk (friend) on: Aug 16, 2014
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Dear John and family, please accept our most heartfwlt condolences on Melody's passing. We fondly remember the wonderful times that we all shared together so many years ago. Those memories we will never forget. - Posted by: alex + Lynne Lapchuk (Friends) on: Aug 15, 2014
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Dear John We are saddened by the news of Melody's passing. May your memories of your shared life be eternal. Our deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Sylvia Apostolakis and Terry Ruta (Family Friend) on: Aug 15, 2014
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She is a wonderful soul. Together with John they made the world a better place. - Posted by: dave chomiak (friend) on: Aug 15, 2014
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John; So sorry to hear of your loss of Melody. Sorry I won't be able to join you in the celebration of her life. She was always such a giving person and I enjoyed interacting with her both at Travel Unltd and Kwik Kopy. Please know I am thinking of you and send along condolences to your entire family. - Posted by: Susan Hart-Kulbaba (Friend) on: Aug 15, 2014
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John & Family .. deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although our relationship was a brief one, I will always remember both of you and Melody as very entertaining and welcoming to spend time with when I dropped by. My thoughts are with you during this time and may Melody rest in peace ... God Speed. - Posted by: Douglas Johnstone (Business & Friendship) on: Aug 14, 2014
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Johnny, My Very Deepest Sympathy to You. No words can express my thoughts to you. Just try and take care of yourself. We all LOVED Melody and are better for knowing her and you. - Posted by: Julie Meeder () on: Aug 14, 2014
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My condolences on the passing of your wife John. So many years ago we went to the same school and I remember when your mom gave my sister Judy and I poodle hairstyles which I will not comment about. ha ha. You and Melody had many years together just like a lot of North Enders did and stayed married. Mine will be 46 come November. So sorry for your loss and I wish you the best and your memories together will put a smile on your face and then in time the pain will lessen. - Posted by: Geraldine (Yurchak) Page (school) on: Aug 14, 2014
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To a dear friend of over 50 plus years, you will be greatly missed! My deepest sympathies to John and Family. - Posted by: Maria Klyzub (Friend) on: Aug 14, 2014
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Our sincere condolences go out to John & family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Kimberly & Joe Isfjord (Friend of Family) on: Aug 14, 2014
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John, family & friends, sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Melody. She was such a kind, loving & outgoing person she will be missed by many people. Sincerely, Linda Campbell - Posted by: Linda Campbell (friend) on: Aug 14, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to John and the family. She was always a high spirited, always smiling beautiful woman whether she was planning our trip or doing our printing for our business. - Posted by: Darlene (Klyzub) / Ron Balaz and family (Friends) on: Aug 13, 2014
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John & family my thoughts & prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of Melody's passing, may she rest in peace. - Posted by: Emily Kokolsky (long time friend) on: Aug 13, 2014
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John I am so saddened and sorry to hear of your loss. Melody was a caring and generous 'lady' - I have a number of recipes she shared with me that I will cherish. I hope that all the memories of your times together will help you thru this difficult time. You're in my thoughts. - Posted by: Janet Lamirande (Friend) on: Aug 13, 2014
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John and family, we are so sad to hear of the passing of Melody. She was always so nice to all who she knew. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all Friday. Darren & Kathryn - Posted by: Darren & Kathryn Terry (Friends ) on: Aug 12, 2014
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Please accept our condolences on the passing of Melody. She was always warm, friendly and funny and we will miss her. Vichnaya Pamyat - Posted by: Evelyn & Jim Livingston (friends) on: Aug 11, 2014
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We are saddened to learn of Melody's passing. John, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hold dear our memories of our times celebrating birthdays and anniversaries with you and Melody and Jeri and Eugene and friends. - Posted by: Don and Karen Hurst (Friend) on: Aug 11, 2014
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To our dear friends john, kerry and family, danil and family so many memories with melody. our thoughts and payers with all of you. Love and kisses tom and vicki skehar family - Posted by: tom and vicki skehar (friends) on: Aug 11, 2014
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Our hearts go out to the Sas/Bileski families and to our friend and classmate John. It was wonderful seeing both of you at the Tec Voc 60th Anniversary Reunion and we will cherish those memories always. - Posted by: Jerry and Barbara (Koltok) Finlayson (friends and classmates) on: Aug 11, 2014
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Melody was a warm delightful lady, a joy to see and talk to. She always had a Big smile and was full of delightful stories. Her bubbly personality will always be remembered, she will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Georgina Terwin - Posted by: Georgina Terwin (Friend) on: Aug 11, 2014
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To John, the Bileski and Sas family, my deepest sympathies on the passing of Melody. I have known Mel & John most of my life and for a number of years was also a neighbor. Mel was funny, friendly, a good friend and will be greatly missed, she was good people. Rest in Peace my friend. - Posted by: Nancy Pawlyk (Friend of family) on: Aug 11, 2014
