DECEMBER 25, 2019
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Tributes OBITUARY
OBITUARY
MIHALCHEON, Carolyn February 19, 1964 – December 20, 2019 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Carolyn Mihalcheon, who lost her courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 55 years. Carolyn is survived by her loving family, her husband of 27 years, James; one son Jesse; her mother Angela Ewaschuk; brother Michael (Wendy) Ewaschuk and sister Diane (David) Lotoski; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Carolyn was predeceased by her father Peter Ewaschuk and one brother Terry Ewaschuk. A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “S.T.A.R.S.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
BORODY, Lillian October 24, 1935 – December 19, 2019 On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Lillian Borody of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years. Lillian is survived by her loving family, children Rita (Arden), Bev (Brian), Diane (Leonard), Connie (Dale), Vonnie (Dean) and Michelle (Sebastien); 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Tanya; sister Roseanne (Ken); along with numerous relatives and friends. Lillian was predeceased by her first husband William Andriashyk and her second husband Walter Borody; son Clark Andriashyk; grandson Darcy Delisle; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Fr. Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
Vegreville Atom 1 Wranglers Volunteer for Christmas Bureau
Submitted Members of the Vegreville Wranglers Atom 1 hockey team volunteered their time sorting toys for the Christmas Bureau on December 9. They enjoyed working together as a team for such a great cause!
BIRTHS
TENNANT, Remington Bryan Michael Born November 15th. Extremely proud GreatGrandmother (Gigi) Jane Tennant. Proud parents Jenna Tennant and Yan Tremblay.
Seniors’ Christmas Memories from the Past Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent I believe everyone has special Christmas memories as this festive season
has so many sights, sounds, tastes, and feelings of generosity and love for others. When I asked a few seniors what they especially remember about Christmas from the past, I gathered these comments. Linda Dowhaniuk said memories of Christmas for Catherine Dowhaniuk, who now resides at the Homestead Lodge in Vegreville, really are from those spent with family and friends. “The table groaning with everything from ham, turkey, cabbage rolls, cornmeal casserole, and so many Ukrainian and German dishes. Creamy desserts and pies too. As many as 15 people at a time in her little house, perched on arms of chairs, couches and folding chairs, with plates rounded with great food, with laughter and happy chat filling the air. She says she misses those days very much, as do we all,” Linda explained. Another senior, Fern Van Den Dolder, who resides in her own home told the story from Christmas many years ago when she was nine-years-old when she received a Eathon Beauty doll from Santa Claus. “This was during the depression and there wasn’t any money. There were 11 kids in my family. But for most people, to receive a gift like this, that was something for those days. I know a woman who said she saw a hankerchief under the tree one Christmas morning and she was so excited. But presents weren’t the most important thing in our days, a big meal was,” Fern said. “We used to look forward to having mincemeat pie, a bag of candy, nuts, an orange and an apple. To even get a bag of candy meant so much in those days as we only received candy at Christmas.”
