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ORYSIA BODNARCHUK
Born: Aug 13, 1959
Date of Passing: Dec 31, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryORYSIA BODNARCHUK August 13, 1959 - December 31, 2017 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Orysia after a very courageous four year battle with cancer at Seven Oaks Hospital, with her husband, son and two sisters by her side. Orysia was predeceased by her father Wolodymyr (Walter) Bodnarchuk. She is survived by her mother Nina Bodnarchuk, her husband Nikola Prsa, son Christopher, sisters Lesia (Nelson) and Patricia (George), and her nieces and nephews, Oksana (Odin), Vlad (Svitlana), Taisa (Craig), Talia and Maxim; and by family and friends in Ukraine, Croatia, and the USA. Orysia attended school at Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. John's High, and West Kildonan Collegiate. She was employed for many years with St. James School Division, media department. She was very involved with the Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM) as a vykhovnytsia (counsellor), working with the youth. She organized weekly activities, summer and winter camps, always around to be with the members. As holovna vykhovnytsia (head counsellor), she worked tirelessly to inspire and educate youth. She was involved with the Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion during Folklorama. She touched so many lives with her smile, patience, and love. She loved animals, especially her dogs, Sasha, Nikki and Teemu. She loved her flower gardens, looking forward to the time she could get outdoors to plant hundreds of flowers, while her husband looked after the vegetable garden, working together to beautify their yard. She loved to cook and experiment with different foods, making great meals for her family and friends. She did not play any sports, but was a very avid watcher of all sports with her husband, especially soccer. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers that helped her through all the years as she battled her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ukrainian Youth Association Charitable and Educational Trust, 777 Pritchard Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2X 0E8, or to a charity of your choice. Prayer service will be led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Michael Buyachok at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Korban Funeral Chapel, 907 Main St. Funeral Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Msgr. Buyachok at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 115 McGregor St., followed by interment at All Saints Cemetery. VICHNAYA PAMYAT KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-956-2193 www.korbanchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 03, 2018
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am saddened to learn Orysia lost her battle with cancer. I so enjoyed her laughter, stories and willing help at the PSDC. She was a blessing to many! My sincerest sympathies are extended to her family. - Posted by: Lorraine Prokopchuk (Co-worker ) on: Mar 29, 2018
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to her family please accept our sincere condolences. CYM and the entire Ukrainian community have lost a great volunteer and youth counselor. May she rest in peace. Вічная пам'ять! Галя & Євген Головка - Posted by: Halyna Holowka (CYMivka) on: Jan 04, 2018
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Вічная пам'ять. - Posted by: Roman and Darka Luciw (Friend ) on: Jan 04, 2018
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Orysia worked tirelessly to inspire and educate our CYMivtsi. Whether she was preparing a гутірка, маскарада, табір or any other activity at CYM, she did it with passion and love. Вічная Пам’ять! - Posted by: Irena Pankewycz () on: Jan 03, 2018
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Dorohi - Very very sad news! Please accept our sincere condolences. Спiвчуваємo! Вiчная пам'ять! Марта, Юрко з родиною! - Posted by: Marta Romaniak-Dlugosh & George Dlugosh (Winnipeg CYM friends) on: Jan 03, 2018
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Dear Lesia, Pat & George and extended family, My heart breaks as you deal with the tremendous loss of your dear sister, aunt, mother and daughter. Please hold your precious memories close, letting them console your grief and bring smiles to your faces as you remember Orysia. She no longer suffers the pain of illness and is another bright star in the heavens looking down upon you all. May she rest in peace and be forever in your hearts. Julie Buchy Edmonton, Alberta - Posted by: Julie Buchy () on: Jan 03, 2018
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Orysia started out at the Board Office as the receptionist - we knew her as Iris then - she brought her ukrainian heritage to play all the time - particularly when speaking to ukrainian callers. She worked in many departments from Accounts Payable, Purchasing and finally at the PSDC where she was able to use her artistic abilities as well as her keen sense of humour - she was a warm hearted soul and will be missed. - Posted by: Carol Polonski (Friend and co-worker at the St James Assiniboia School Division Head Office) on: Jan 03, 2018