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OLGA PROSKEN
Born: Sep 20, 1928
Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryOLGA PROSKEN On July 30, 2018, the close knit community of Sandy Lake lost one of its pioneers and the Blue Jays lost one of their most devoted fans. She was born to Tom and Jessie Paraschuk on September 20, 1928 and enjoyed a fun Sandy Lake childhood with her older sister Phyllis (Walter) Psooy and her younger brother Mickey (Jean) Paraschuk. Her world changed when she met and married John Prosken and had three children, Harold (Joyce) Prosken, Julie (Ed) Alexiuk and Brenda (David) Shepherdson. Olga took special joy in her grandchildren, Jeff (Marg) and Mary Joy Prosken, Nick (Julie) and Luke (Chelsea) Alexiuk and Tess Shepherdson, and her great-grandchildren, Dominic, Stone, Zach and Josh Prosken, and Anders Alexiuk. Her interests included growing large vegetable gardens, fishing, baseball, curling, crafts, playing cards and dice. Every year she enjoyed participating in Sandy Lake's Western Day Parade. She took great pride in her many years of work as a nurse's aide at the Sandy Lake Nursing Home where she was later promoted to Housekeeping Supervisor. After John passed away, Olga married Peter Prosken and they enjoyed several years of travelling and companionship. Before her passing, it was evident that Olga's other "family" were the residents and staff at the Sandy Lake Nursing Home where she found great comfort and kindness. Her children will always be grateful for the compassion and care given to our mom - she will be greatly missed by all of us but we take comfort in knowing that her lively spirit, mischievous nature and strength of character lives on in all that knew her. Funeral Liturgy will be held at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Sandy Lake at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in Parish Cemetery. Rae's Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Love you Ma! Vichnaya Pamyat.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 02, 2018
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Harold, Brenda and Julie, we offer our deepest condolences to you all! Olga was such a sweet lady who lovingly always had an open door to us and later to our girls. She was a character and had such a unique take on life. We are so sad to hear of her passing. She was so proud of you guys! You should feel blessed in knowing she spoke fondly of her family. Please take care. Michelle and Gavin - Posted by: Michelle and Gavin Houston (Neighbor and friend ) on: Aug 09, 2018
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Our sincere condolences to the family from Jessie Bilenki and the entire Bilenki family. Olga was a great person who enjoyed many laughs with family and friends. Jessie will always remember Olga as a lovely cousin...God Bless. - Posted by: Jessie Bilenki (Cousin ) on: Aug 06, 2018
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Our condolences to Mickey and Jean, Harold and Joyce, Julie and Ed, Brenda and Dave. We hope that fond memories of your sister and mother sustain you during these most difficult times. - Posted by: Len and Vicki Lazaruk (Former Sandy Lake resident) on: Aug 04, 2018
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Harold, Julie, Brenda and families, Our sincerest and deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your dear mother. May your memories of her be of great comfort during this difficult time. She was one my favorite people when I nursed at Sandy Lake...a lot of laughs and good times. She truly was a lovely lady! - Posted by: Pat and Adam Krupa (Friend) on: Aug 02, 2018
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So sorry about your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: George & Diane Cherepak (Friends of Harold) on: Aug 02, 2018
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Our sincere condolences to Harold & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of grieving for your Mom. Pat Hardy & Tim Schouten - Posted by: Pat Hardy & Tim Schouten (Friend of Harold’s) on: Aug 02, 2018