NADYA KOSTYSHYN

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NADYA KOSTYSHYN - BAILEY January 11, 1943 - July 13, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Nadya Kostyshyn-Bailey announces her sudden passing on July 13, 2016 at the age of 73. Nadya was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and her parents, Wasyl and Ahafia Kostyshyn. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tanya (Chris) Linklater and Thomas (Dawn) Bailey; grandchildren, Danika, Julianna and Arianna Bailey and Matthew and Kate Linklater; sisters, Luba Kostyshyn and Mary Haluk; niece Katya Haluk and extended family in Canada and Ukraine. Nadya was born January 11, 1943 in Western Ukraine. Her family immigrated to Canada in 1949. In her early years, Nadya was a member of the Manitoba Youth Orchestra, Ukrainian Theater, Plast Ukrainian Youth Association and as an artist she participated in several art exhibitions. She was an educator with the River East School Division. Nadya began working with the provincial government as a Creative Arts Consultant developing cultural and leadership training programs. She instituted cross-cultural and anti-racist programs for the Civil Service and various corporations. She was part of the negotiating team for Manitoba's immigration and settlement programs and was responsible for conducting citizenship courts annually in the Manitoba Legislature. At the time of her retirement, Nadya was Manager of Social-Cultural Initiatives and the Government and Community Liaison for the Manitoba-Ukraine Secretariat. She was past-president of the Board of Directors for Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center. Nadya was the proud recipient of many distinguished awards including: YWCA/YMCA Woman of Distinction in the Arts; Community Service Award (City of Winnipeg); Meritorious Service Award (Province of Manitoba); and Osvita Foundation Honoree. Her many pastimes included reading and crossword puzzles. Most importantly she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. We will have fond memories of many joyful family gatherings at her home and at the cottage. Her values, work ethic and culinary skills will always be an inspiration to her children. She will always be in our thoughts and the memories we have of her we will always treasure. A private family service will be held with Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. Buyachok officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Nadya's memory to Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Center, 184 Alexander Ave. E., R3B 0L6 or the Shevchenko Foundation, 952 Main St., R2W 3P4. Vichnaya Pamyat KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL www.korbanchapel.com 204-956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2016