Suddenly on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 73 years, Maurice Hawrylyshen passed away with his wife, Beverley Wozny, at his side.
He was born in Gilbert Plains on August 9, 1938, the eighth child of Micheal and Anastasia Hawrylyshen (nee Marak) Hawrylyshen.
He is survived by his wife, Beverley Wozny; his daughters, Kelly Berg, Lisa (Ken Sitko), Angela (Joey) Bohun; son, Randy (Catherine) Hawrylyshen; step-children, Kimberly (Jeff) Chetyrbok and Cory (Stacey) Wozny. Grand-children Mindy (Vance), Amanda, Michael (Kayla); Derek (Tara); Travis, Collin and Lee; and Jacqueline and great-grandchildren Cameron, Payton, and Imogen; Emma; Tanner; Carson and Tori; and Alexander, Sean and Eilis. He is also survived by brothers Ernie (Helen) and Alvin; sisters Victoria Balyk and Shirley (Matt) Chychowski and brother-in-law Nick Gashyna as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Micheal and Anastasia Hawrylyshen; his brothers Wasyl (Bill) and Dmytro (Matt); sisters Elsie Proskin and Anne Gashyna; brother-in-law Steve Balyk; sisters-in-law Sallee Hawrylyshen and Zanovia Hawrylyshen; son-in-law Gordon Berg; and great-grandchild, Maddy.
He was raised on the family farm in Gilbert Plains, and continued farming until 1985. He moved to Dauphin and worked for a time in construction and later as a health care aide until his retirement in September 2003. He and Bev enjoyed visiting friends and family and travelling to places like Mexico, Hawaii, Prince Edward Island, and Florida and spending many days and nights at The Lake of the Prairies with good friend’s playing cards and fishing.
Memorial service was held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. from the Msgr. G. Oucharyk Auditorium at the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Dauphin, with Brenda Pockett officiating. Interment will follow in the Glen Eden Cemetery in Winnipeg, Manitoba at a later date.
Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Maurice may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
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we will miss you maurice rip
We were sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father and husband. Our condolences.
Bev; So sorry to hear about Maurice-what a shock ! We are thinking of you and wish we could be there for you. Lots of happy memories. Will see you on the 7th.
love; Bob & Shirle
I was fortunate to spend time with my godfather, Maurice about 2 years ago, so saddened to hear he is no longer with us, he was very special to me, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all those who loved him.
rest in peace maurice, enjoyed our fishing trips and the nites we worked at the care home years back, u were always a blast, never a dull moment. plus to to codolences to bev, and your family, may u rest in peace maurice. ed, alex, anne dupley and family.
Our deepest sympathy to u Lisa an the rest of the families all take care
Bev and family,
We were so shocked when we were told of
of Maurice.Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
So sorry to here about Maurice,you all are in our thoughts.
so sorry and shocked to hear of Maurice’s passing. Many good memories working with Maurice on local projects.
Condolences: Ken & Sandra
Bev:
My thoughts are with you. Hold tight to memories, lean on your friends and always remember how much you are cared about.
Bev and Family,
Mo(I called him) was our lake neighbour and our friend. What was his was everyone’s. We will miss his big grin, his constant banging and building and his complaining about the dust. His regular visits for coffee on the deck. Most of all we will miss knowing he was there, we share your loss. Phil & Judy DeVos and Family.
Auntie Bev,
Our condolences on the loss of Maurice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl and Vern
Bev
Our thoughts are with you, so sorry to hear about Maurice.
Terry & Brenda
I would like to extend my condolences Bev; Maurice was wonderful man always full of smiles and laughter.