SUSAN CHOMIAK

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SUSAN CHOMIAK Peacefully, after a brief illness, Susan Chomiak passed into the arms of the Lord on October 23, 2016. Determined, intelligent, and loving mother of Katherine, David, and Carol (Gerry); grandmother of Chelsea (Blake), Rhett, Peyton, Tomas, and Michael; and sister of Frances; she is also survived by in-laws Iris Evers, Frank Miziolek, and Tony Caruk, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Joseph and Mary Evaskavich, her husband Walter, sister Violet, brother Walter, and by Rita Chomiak. Susan was born in Winnipeg on June 15, 1930, and grew up in the St Andrews Rossdale area and Winnipeg. From her earliest years when she babysat for the family until her eighties, Susan looked after people. An avid reader, she never stopped learning and she never stopped loving. That meant teaching her children to sing in harmony. That meant specialties in the kitchen like her famous holupchi, apple pie, and turkey meatballs. That meant promoting Winnipeg as the best place in the world to live. That meant visiting people who were sick in hospital regardless of the long bus ride. That meant faith and regular church attendance. She was a forty-year member of the UCWL and loved to help cater events at Holy Eucharist. Susan loved birds and butterflies. She never missed a birthday or special occasion for anyone in the family. Up until the last day of her life, she was the family statistician and could cite any date, name, or historical fact that was asked of her. At the age of 84, she took up the game of Scrabble and played every day for two years. She would take on anyone and could still beat any challenger who could play. Cousin Donna called Susan an angel, and people who knew her felt likewise. After a lifetime of caring, she passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital. On her last day of life, she phoned family and friends to thank them and to tell them she loved them. She passed away with family by her side. Susan would like to thank Meals on Wheels, and the staff at Concordia and Seven Oaks Hospital. She also wants to give a special thanks to Francis Evers, Pauline Boyko, Jean Stewart, Morris and Irene Mazur, Cornelia and Gail, and Home Care, who made her life at home a blessing. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Susan's memory to a charity of your choice. Funeral Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Rev. Dr. Michael Kwiatkowski, JCOD, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28 at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 505 Watt St., followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
Publish Date: Oct 29, 2016

SUSAN CHOMIAK Peacefully, after a brief illness, Susan Chomiak passed into the arms of the Lord on October 23, 2016. Determined, intelligent, and loving mother of Katherine, David, and Carol (Gerry); grandmother of Chelsea (Blake), Rhett, Peyton, Tomas, and Michael; and sister of Frances; she is also survived by in-laws Iris Evers, Frank Miziolek, and Tony Caruk, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Joseph and Mary Evaskavich, her husband Walter, sister Violet, and brother Walter. Susan was born in Winnipeg on June 15, 1930, and grew up in the St Andrews Rossdale area and Winnipeg. From her earliest years when she babysat for the family until her eighties, Susan looked after people. An avid reader, she never stopped learning and she never stopped loving. That meant teaching her children to sing in harmony. That meant specialties in the kitchen like her famous holupchi, apple pie, and turkey meatballs. That meant promoting Winnipeg as the best place in the world to live. That meant visiting people who were sick in hospital regardless of the long bus ride. That meant faith and regular church attendance. She was a 40 member of the UCWL and loved to help cater events at Holy Eucharist. Susan loved birds and butterflies. She never missed a birthday or special occasion for anyone in the family. Up until the last day of her life, she was the family statistician and could cite any date, name, or historical fact that was asked of her. At the age of 84, she took up the game of Scrabble and played every day for two years. She would take on anyone and could still beat any challenger who could play. Cousin Donna called Susan an angel, and people who knew her felt likewise. After a lifetime of caring, she passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital. On her last day of life, she phoned family and friends to thank them and to tell them she loved them. She passed away with family by her side. Susan would like to thank Meals on Wheels, and the staff at Concordia and Seven Oaks Hospital. She also wants to give a special thanks to Francis Evers, Pauline Boyko, Jean Stewart, Morris and Irene Mazur, Cornelia and Gail, and Home Care, who made her life at home a blessing. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Michael Kwiatkowski, JCOD, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 28 at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 505 Watt St., with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com

Publish Date: Oct 26, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 29, 2016