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ROSALIA BROKOPIW
Born: Aug 29, 1924
Date of Passing: Apr 10, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSALIA (ROSA) BROKOPIW August 29, 1924 - April 10, 2017 Rosalia (Rosa, Ruzia) Brokopiw (nee Ruj), on April 10, 2017, passed away peacefully at Holy Family Nursing Home. She is survived by her son Eugene, daughter-in-law Lorna; daughter Vera (Lovern), son-in-law Tim; son Bohdan, daughter-in-law Sandra; her grandchildren, Jeremy (wife Dorothy), Jared (wife Chandra), Jonathan (wife Krysten), Laura (fiance Ryan) and Stephan; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Leighton; her niece Maria (husband Alan and their daughter Katherine) and family in the Ukraine. She was predeceased by her husband, Fedor (Ted) in 1993. Rosa was born in Czolhany Stryj, Ukraine on August 29, 1924. Although she loved Canada she was proud to say 'I am Ukrainian'. She was the youngest of seven children. Her mother died when Rosa was only two. At the young age of 17, at the start of the war she was forced into labour in Germany and had to leave home and country. She and Fedor met after the war in an immigrant camp in Germany. They married on July 3, 1947. They were married 46 years. After the war they went to Belgium where they started their family and eventually immigrated to Canada in 1951. Rosa was a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed gardening, reading, singing, embroidering, sewing and reciting poetry. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed making Sunday family dinners which was the highlight of the week for everyone. Her pride was in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a compassionate person and greatly loved by all. She will be missed. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael Buyachok on Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 115 McGregor St., followed by interment in All Saints Cemetery. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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It is with sadness yet sweet memories that I read the passing of your mother. So many years have gone by since our families have seen each other, yet those occasions come to mind. The friendships our parents had was always there even if they didn't see each other. The stories that they told of immigrating to Canada after the war and what happened over there are things that are told in novels and history books. I had the privilege of talking with her about 10 years ago when her health was better. I will cherish that. Mom is still alive at 96, but Dad passed away 2 years ago. This is the last of that generation. Hopefully, if there is another side, your mom and dad and mine and their old cronies are sitting around the dinner table having a "kalishok of horilka" and toasting "Dai Boze! My deepest sympathies. Linda Cwiak, (Krywokulsky) - Posted by: Linda Cwiak (Krywokulsky) (Daughter of John and Anne Krywokulsky) on: Apr 15, 2017
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As a volunteer helper with the Friday bingo on Rosa's floor, I know there were times she really enjoyed participating. A lovely lady. She will be missed. - Posted by: Debra Winterburn (Holy Family Volunteer) on: Apr 15, 2017