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Kathleen Olafson (orlecki) (DOCHUK)
June 14, 1937 - February 1, 2014
Obituary
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.
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From: Theresa (Hawrysh) Fitzpatrick
Relation: Neighbour at lake years ago....
Dear Joanne, Dwayne, Ed… Please accept my condolences on the passing of Baba Kathy…let the great memories you have sustain you at this time of sorrow… Best memories..mushroom picking…crows in trees…camp fire drinks… Theresa
From: Myrna Fedorus
Relation: friend
To Joanne and George (our former Elk Point Ukrainian Dance Instructors) and family,..our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. Myrna and Orest Fedorus
From: Elsie & Terry LaBoucane
Relation: Church congregation
Joanne, Dwayne and family. I was shocked to read of the passing of your Mom and Baba. She will be so missed by her family and many friends. May all your beautiful memories carry you through this very trying time.
Elsie
From: Gloria and Marshall Grekul
Relation: Friend
Joanne, Dwayne, and family: We were very saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. She was one of a kind, and will be missed by everyone who knew her. May the wonderful memories you have of your loved one keep her close to your hearts.
From: Tony and Gloria Paholek
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family. Baba will be missed by the family, church, and community. May she rest in peace. Memory Eternal. Tony and Gloria Paholek
From: June & Marshall Kachmar
Relation: classmate
Our sincerest condolences to the family on the tragic passing of Kathy. May she rest in eternal peace. Our prayers are with you.
From: Rev. Fr. Wasyl and dobrodiyka Domka
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Our deepest Sympathy for the loss of your dear Mom & may God be with you at this difficult time. May your memories of her carry you through now and in the days to come.
Вічная пам’ять.
Rev. Fr. Wasyl and dobrodiyka Domka
From: Monique Prochera
Relation: Friend
Dear Joanne ,Dwayne and family. I was shocked and very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Kathy, My deepest sympathy’s.
From: Murray Oswald
Relation: Nephew in Law
Joanne, George and Glenn, Our hearts are with you at this trying time. Kathy will be missed by all of us; her time was too soon. God must need her to liven things up a bit in heaven. Her vibrancy, honesty, and passion for family is something we should all strive to emulate. Please hug each other, remember the things about her that made us all smile and stay strong. She would have wanted it that way. God bless each and every one of you…love you all. Murray, Rhonda, Liam, Zak and Luke.
From: Orest and Darlene Sereda
Relation: Relationship - How did you know the deceased?
Our deepest sympathy to Joanne and Dwayne on the loss of your mother, and to Dan and Elaine on the loss of your sister. She will be dearly missed. Memories eternal.
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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