It is with great sadness that the family of Annie Koziuk announces her passing on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Dauphin Personal Care Home at the age of 89 years.

Annie was born in Poland on August 7, 1922 to William and Kathryn (nee Novak) Gladun.  She attended school in Poland, completing Grade 7.  At the age of 17, Annie and her family came to Canada and settled in the Sifton area, where they farmed for a living.

In 1940, Annie married Fred Dutka, and together they had 2 daughters.  They farmed in the Sifton area and raised their family, until Fred was overtaken by ill health.  He passed away in 1968.

In 1973, Annie married Steve Koziuk and together they lived in Winnipeg, residing there for 22 years.  Upon Steve’s death, Annie returned to Sifton and lived at Golden Harbor.  She recently moved into the Dauphin Personal Care Home when her health dictated that she could no longer live by herself in Sifton.

Annie had many hobbies and activities that kept her busy.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, as well as tending to her garden.  In addition, she did embroidery in her spare time.  During her working years, she did home care, cleaning, and worked as a clerk.

Annie was predeceased by her parents William and Kathryn Gladun; her first husband Fred Dutka; her second husband Steve Koziuk; daughter Helen Stefaniuk; granddaughter Lori Ann Stefaniuk; great-grandson Grady Balanyk; brothers Gus and Nick; son-in-law Peter Stefaniuk; step-sons Steve and Leonard.

She leaves to cherish fond memories her daughter Betty Balanyk; grandchildren David Stefaniuk, Wendy Bran (Steve), Michael Balanyk (Melanie) and Mark Balanyk; great-grandchildren Austin, Alexis, Nathan, Nicholas, Jonas and Meadow; 2 brothers John (Catherine) Gladun and Jim Gladun; sister-in-law Vera Gladun.  There are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin with the Rev. Fr. Brent Kuzyk officiating.  St. George’s Cantors provided choral accompaniment.  Interment followed in the St. John’s Cemetery in Sifton.  Laying Annie to rest were Pallbearers David Stefaniuk, Michael Balanyk, Gerald Robb, Bill Trush, Austin Green and Don Lozinski.

Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Annie may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

Olga was born on March 6, 1917, to Prokop and Eudokia Tracz (nee Juriliak) at Sifton, Manitoba. She received her education in Sifton School. On November 24, 1945, she married Alex Petreshen. They lived in Dauphin, and in 1952, they moved to Valley River, Manitoba, where they ran a General Store and Post Office for 30 years. She retired in 1982. After living in Valley River for 45 years, she moved back to Dauphin in 1998. Olga was a very active member of the Catholic Church in Valley River, and with the Cross of Freedom as well.

She leaves to mourn her passing one sister-in-law; Jean Tracy of Winnipeg; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Alex in 1989; her parents Prokop and Eudokia; four brothers, Andrew Tracz, Phillip Tracz, Peter Tracz, and Joe Tracy; five sisters, Annie Nakoneshy, Mary Stasiuk, Nellie Kachkowski, Lena Shewchuk, and Cassie Herman.

Prayer services were held Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., from Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated Friday, April 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., from the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, with the Reverend Father Oleg Bodnarski celebrating. The cantor was Marvin Procyshyn. Steve Stasiuk read the Epistle and delivered the eulogy. Members of the Knights of Columbus served as pallbearers. Interment followed at the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olga’s memory to St. Paul’s Home, 703 Jackson ST, Dauphin, MB R7N 2N2, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.

On, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Charles passed away peacefully at the Dr. Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose du Lac at the age of 80 years.

Charles was born on December 7, 1928 at Meadow Portage, Manitoba, the eldest child of Jim & Elsie Spence who had a family of nine. Because of the separation of his parents in 1943, Charles was forced to leave home to seek work to help his mother care for the family. He was 15 years old at the time. He found work in the logging camps of Northern Ontario. With his work, he was able to help his mother through a time of severe hardship.

Charles was able to secure employment for his next oldest brother Gordon and together they were able to purchase a house and a quarter of land for their mother in Spence Lake on the shores of Lake Manitoba. This land still belongs to the Spence family and it was always a great source of pride for Charlie to come home and see the “old place” as he always referred to it.

Charlie worked as a logger for most of his life, but his other love was commercial fishing on Lake Winnipegosis and Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories. In the late 1970′s Charles met and married Clare Azure of the Pas, Manitoba. They bought a home in Bowsman and unfortunately their marriage ended in 1990. Soon after Charles met Alice Jones of Bowsman who would turn out to be the love of his life. Together they enjoyed a happy life, to their retirement, and into their senior years.

They enjoyed maintaining their house and yard and socializing with their many friends and neighbors. Alice passed away in 2007 and that same year, Charles was admitted to the Dr.Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose due to poor health.

The kindness and the high level of care from the staff of the Dr. Gendreau Home, and the companionship of his special friend Arlene Hammer helped him make a smooth transition to life there. Charles developed stomach cancer in 2008 and after a long battle he passed away on June 23, 2009.

Charles leaves to mourn his passing his brother Ken and wife Blanch Spence of Spence Lake along with numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

A memorial service for Charles was held on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Notre Dame de Toutes Aides Roman Catholic Church, Toutes Aides, Manitoba. Fr. Norberto Monton celebrated the mass. The service concluded at the church with the interment to take place at a later date.

Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in memory of Charles to the Dr. Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services with funeral homes in Dauphin, Roblin and Ste. Rose du Lac.