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Kathleen Olafson (orlecki) (DOCHUK)

June 14, 1937 - February 1, 2014

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Baba Kathy Olafson on February 1, 2014, at the age of 76 years.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Joanne (Dwayne) Ternovoy; sons, George (Sue) Orlecki & Glenn (Shelley) Orlecki; 4 grandchildren, Keynon & Michael (Chelsea) Ternovoy, & Tyler & Kelsey Orlecki; 3 brothers & 2 sisters, Orest Dochuk, Ed Dochuk, Daniel (Elaine) Dochuk, Josephine Krawchuk & Virginia Chappell; sister-in-law, Martha Dochuk.  Also, numerous nieces, nephews, friends & her church family.  Kathy was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Orlecki; second husband, Lou Olafson; her parents, Domka & Theodore Dochuk; 2 brothers, Johnny & George Dochuk; sister-in-law, Sonia Dochuk;  2 brothers-in-law, Steve Krawchuk & Brian Chappell.  A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, St. Paul.  Divine Liturgy & Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, St. Paul.  Reverend Father Peter Haugen will be officiating with interment in St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cemetery, Luzan.  If desired, donations may be made to St. Elias Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Luzan c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.  
GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677

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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff

Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.

From: Louise Dunning
Relation: friend

Kathleen was always pleasant person to talk to , she will be mist by many our deepest condolences Joanne Dwayne ,and family God Bless her sole and may God keep you all in good spirit

From: Carrie Lupul
Relation: daughter of one of Kathy's best friends

To the family:
We the Lupul’s would like to send our heartful thoughts to your family. We are thinking about you guys and my mom is gonna really miss her.
Carrie & Family

From: Fern and Kathy Dubrule
Relation: friends

So sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your dear Mom and Baba. May God give you the strength to carry on.She was always smiling and full of greetings. May she rest in peace with the angels!

From: Alma Conrad
Relation: Friend

It is with a very heavy heart that I am sending you my condolences. Mom was a very special person and friend. I feel blessed to have known her. Remember all the good memories as there are many.My thoughts are with you and the family during this difficult time.

From: Edna Tymchuk
Relation: Friend

I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have of my friend.Take care and may all the wonderful memories help to heal the loss of such a super person

From: Loucinda Stanley
Relation: friend of Joanne

Joanne and family so saddened by the news of your moms passing
My memory of your mom will be her kindness, her genuine caring for people, her never ending smile and always her there willingness to help in any way she could.
please take my friend

From: Doug & Colette Orlecki
Relation: Friend

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

From: Karen & Robert Wanchuk
Relation: friend

Baba Kathy could certainly light up a room with her smile and great sense of humopr. She seemed to bring out the positive in everything and everyone. She will be missed for sure. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. GOD Bless!

From: Deanna Krankowsky
Relation: Friend

I am so shocked and saddened by the passing of Kathy. She was such a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Service Schedule

  Funeral Service

Date & Time:
February 7, 2014
Beginning at 10:00am

Location:
All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. Paul, AB Canada


St. Paul, AB Canada

  Prayers

Date & Time:
February 6, 2014
Beginning at 7:30pm

Location:
All Saitns Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. Paul, AB Canada


St. Paul, AB Canada

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