Obituary of Rose Kaminsky

KAMINSKY - With sadness, but a great appreciation of the wonderful life she had, Rose's family announces the end of her journey in this life with us on Sunday May 1, 2016. On December 28, 1938 in Calder, Saskatchewan born to Alex and Ellen Kohut was a baby girl Rozalia. She was the youngest of four siblings. Alex told his 5 year old son, Billy, that Santa brought him this baby for Christmas. Billy very defiantly declared that he didn't want THAT. So began the life of the poor little baby, unwanted. Rose was baptized in the St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Calder and always considered this her home church. Rose went to Calder School from Grades 1 to 11. She attended, Yorkton Collegiate Institute for Grade 12. In 1957, she graduated from Moose Jaw Teacher's College. Throughout her teaching career she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree. Rose had taught in several country/town schools during her career. Most of years of teaching were in Wroxton, Theodore and Springside. She loved teaching. She also was involved with the Superannuated Teachers of SK. and the Canadian Federation of University Women. On July 17, 1958 Rose married Orest Kaminsky at the St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Wroxton. They became members in the Wroxton Church until it had closed. They were blessed with four children; Mervin (met with his Lord 1960), Bob, Donna & Mitchell. In June of 1991, Rose superannuated from a teaching career of 31 years to care for her invalid mother who entered eternity in November 1996 at the age of 96. Her mother had lived with Rose and Orest for 16 years. In July 1976, Rose and Orest moved to Yorkton. In 1982 they became members of Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church. In 1985, Rose joined the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada - Olena Pchilka Branch Yorkton. Through the years, Rose taught and directed Sunday School, taught Ukrainian School, served on the Scholarship Committee, Program Committee, audited books and participated in many various other activities. Rose greatly valued the experience of her membership in the Ukrainian Women's Association, the friends and certainly the fellowships throughout the years. She thanks God for the many good years. Anyone who knew Rose experienced her unconditional acceptance and welcome. She always was thinking of others and showed her kindness and generosity to all that she met. She also had a great sense of humour that many can attest to. Her church, faith and family meant a lot to her. She would always say "I have had a beautiful life. I had a good husband and wonderful children." She persevered despite what adversity was handed to her. Her memory will be cherished by all that knew her. She will be missed dearly by her children, Bob (Bernice), Donna, Mitchell (Isabella) and her granddaughters Tamara & Emma ("Baba's Sweetheart"). Her sister-in-law Elsie Kohut, Her sister-in-law Marie (Peter) Husak and special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, May 6, 2016 and the Funeral Service on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Father Mel Slashinsky officiating. The responses were led by Yvonne Panchuk & Parish Choir Members. Members of the Ukrainian Women's Association served in an Honour Guard. The cross bearer was Ron Rogalsky and honourary bearers were Helen Piontek and Pauline Semenuik. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Wade Husak, Terry Husak, Myron Rubletz, Keith Strutynski, Jeret Bode and Bryan Hordenchuk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Rose's life may be made to Holy Transfiguration Church, Yorkton or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Xpuntoc Bockpec! Christ Is Risen! Service Information Friday, May 6th, 2016 7:00pm, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Saturday, May 7th, 2016 10:00am, Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens