KATARYNA OPAR

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KATARYNA OPAR January 26, 1926 - October 31, 2015 Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Kataryna passed into the hands of our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2015. Kataryna was born to Maria (Gurak) and Mychaylo Mycio on January 26, 1926 in Tyskowa, Western Ukraine. Predeceased by her loving husband Anton, her parents and her sisters and brothers, Kataryna is survived by her devoted children, Christine Morgan (Robert), Mary Lohre (Peter) and Bohdan Opar (Tamara). Also mourning her loss are her loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Brent Morgan (Ana) and their children Quinn and Willem, Marla Morgan (Novi), Lisa Lohre (Allan), Leanna Lohre, Larysa and Oleksandra Opar. She is also survived by her niece Lucy and her family in Canada and Poland and her sisters, Maria and her family in Poland and Tekla (Mihaylo) in Canada and many other family members in Canada, Poland and Ukraine. In her lifetime, Mom endured many hardships. Through it all, Mom personified love, strength and resilience. As a young woman of 15 years, she endured war years and survived forced labor camp. After the war in 1947, as a young bride, the family was again forced to leave their homeland and relocate to newly reclaimed parts of Poland. In 1966, the family made yet another journey. They arrived in Canada. In Canada they prospered. They were fiercely proud to be Ukrainian Canadian and celebrated that part of them every chance they got. Mom and Dad became devout members of Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral. Mom became a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada, Institute Prosvita, the Millenium and Dumka choirs and supporter of CYM. Mom worked full time at the Municipal Hospital, yet she always found time to attend church, and spend time with her family and friends. Her home was always open to all, there was always coffee and fresh baking available for whomever visited. She was an amazing cook, baker, she could do amazing petit point. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She rejoiced in their successes, always expressing pride in who they have become. Prior to going to the Holy Family Home in 2013, Mom resided in Selo Villa. She loved living there. She found support and strength from her Ukrainian Selo Villa community. But, due to failing health, Mom relocated to Holy Family Home. She loved all the staff on 4A and appreciated the care she received. We, Mom's family, extend our eternal thanks to the Holy Family Home staff for your caring manner - you have made our Mom's last years of her life very happy and very comfortable. Panahyda will be sung 7:00 p.m. Wednesday November 4 at Sts. Vladimir and Olha Cathedral, 115 McGregor Street. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday November 5 also at the Cathedral with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Mitrat Michael Buyachok officiating. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kataryna's grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Vladimir and Olha Cathedral Renovation Fund, Holy Family Home, or to a charity of your choice. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 03, 2015