Obituary of Stephanie Danesewich

DANESEWICH - Stephanie Danesewich was born on November 9, 1923 in the Ituna district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Anna (nee Novak) and Peter Hrycewich. She was raised on the farm and received her education at Beaverside School. On June 8, 1941 she married John Danesewich and together they farmed and raised four children, spending 54½ years together. In 1978 the couple retired from farming, and in 1979 moved to Yorkton. In 2001 Stephanie moved into the Clements Court, where she enjoyed helping others in a family like atmosphere. As her health declined she became a resident of the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Stephanie passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17th 2016 at her residence in Orkney House. She was 92 years of age. Stephanie was a very hard worker. Her home and garden were immaculate. Her motto was 'Do it right or not at all'. When young, we were inclined to think 'not at all'. However, that taught us many life lessons from which we still benefit. In her younger years, Stephanie loved to make perogies and cabbage rolls, head cheese, (best ones ever!!) She was always busy, cleaning, painting, redecorating with endless amounts of energy. In her later years, she enjoyed doing 'Search for Word', and a book to read was always on her lap. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren, always looking forward to their visits, phone calls and face time. Stephanie was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Anna; husband John; son John; and son-in-law, Walter Petrowsky. Her sisters: Sophie (Mike) Krywulak, Katherine (Alex) Ryan, Pearl (Sam) Senchak, Ilene (Paul) Rehaluk, Nellie & Julia in infancy, Caroline, Mary and Ann Hrycewich; brothers: John, Bill, Mike (Ann) Hrycewich. She leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life her daughters: Ilene Petrowsky, Patricia (Bob) Holowenko, Theresa (Allan) Sikorski. Grandchildren: Gary (Bonnie), Daniel (Leanne), Darrell (Lynn), Glen (Sonia), Richard and Conrad Petrowsky; Gayle (Les) Cain, Don, Rob (Denise) Holowenko; Edwin (Val Marie), Stacey (Shawna) Sikorski, Curtis (Ami) Brown. Great grandchildren: Cindy, Jordan, Randy, Taylor, Nolan, Jessica, Kristen, Tasmin, Eathan, Kira and Chase Petrowsky; Rhiannan and Adam Cain; Grace (Brad) Eamer, Cole and Tana Holowenko; Vanessa and Austin Sikorski, Gage, Garret and Griffen Brown. Step-great grandchildren: Tara (Stan) Van-Sechem; Jana (Curtis) Manovich and Lorren Cain. Great great grandchildren: Devin and Gage Petrowsky. Step-great great grandchildren: Maya, Skylar and Shelby Manovich. Also a sister-in-law, Caroline Danesewich, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Prayer services were held on Wednesday, April 20th 2016 and the Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, April 21st 2016, all from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. Rev. Fr. Joakim Rac was the Celebrant. Cantor, Ed Pindus, assisted by members of St. Mary's Parish Choir led in the singing of the responses. The epistle-reader was Jessica Petrowsky, the crossberer was Gayle Cain. Honorary bearers were Bob Holowenko, Robert Holowenko, Cole Holowenko, Allan, Edwin, & Stacy Sikorski, Nico Palladino, Les Cain, Gary, Dan & Conrad Petrowsky, and Orest Hrycewich. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke in the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Don Holowenko, and Glenn, Richard, Nolan, Kirsten & Darrell Petrowsky serving as the casketbearers. Memorials were to St. Mary's Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lawale, the staff of the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, and the staff at Orkney House for the special care they gave our mother. Also special thanks to Fr. Joakim Rac, the Cantor, Ed Pindus, St. Mary's Parish Choir, St. Mary's Cultural Centre, and Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Thursday, April 21st, 2016 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens