Helen ZARIWNEY

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ZARIWNEY: Helen Zariwney. July 1, 1931 - May 21, 2018. It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, baba, great baba, sister-in-law and auntie. Mom passed away in her sleep on May 21, 2018. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred of 42 years (March 10, 1995), her son, Dennis Fredrick (January 6, 2012), her special friend, Steve Zwaritch, (March 4, 2015), her parents, Anthony and Jessie Wozney, brothers Nicholas, John and Joseph. She is survived by her daughter, Angeline (Peter), sons: Leslie (May), Darcy (Denise) and Emil, grandchildren: Kyle, Chelsea, Ryan (Cat), Natasha (Aaron) Axel, Amanda, William, great grandchildren: Mariella, Conrad, Demitri, Wyatt and Carter. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Rose Wozney and many nieces and nephews. Helen was born to Jessie and Anthony Wozney on July 1, 1931 in Rackham, Manitoba where she went to school and worked on the farm. On October 31, 1953 (Trick or Treat) she married Fred Zariwney. Together they farmed in Erickson and later moved to Newdale in May, 1961 to a bigger farm where Mom was still residing until her passing. Mom was always busy on the farm, helping Dad, raising the family, gardening and looking after her animals. She loved to garden and to cook and bake for her family and friends. She was still gardening and selling eggs to her friends and customers and was always able to add the costs for the eggs (profits) quicker in her head than we could with a calculator! Mom was an active member of the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newdale where she served as president from 2003 until her passing. Later she attended services regularly at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church in Minnedosa. She was always willing to help her neighbors, friends and family and would be there wherever she was needed. Prayers will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church, Minnedosa. Divine Liturgy (Funeral Mass) will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:30 am. Final interment will follow at the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Newdale. Funeral services will be officiated by Father Emil Kardasinec. If friends so desire donations may be made to St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, c/o P.O. Box 21, Newdale, Manitoba, R0J 1J0Vichnaya Pam’yat “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while... their hearts forever.” Thank You, MOM! Remembrances and condolences may be shared at raesfs.caRae’s Funeral Service of Shoal Lake & Erickson are care of the arrangements. 204-759-2160.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 26, 2018