Obituary of Annie Zaharia

ZAHARIA - Anne Zaharia of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late William Zaharia entered eternal rest on January 28, 2022 just one month away from 103 years. Ann Zaharia (nee Filipchuk) was born on February 28,1919 in Kamsack, SK. to Wasyl and Victoria Filipchuk and then the family relocated to a farm one half mile from Gorlitz. She married Bill Zaharia on October 22, 1939 and they resided in Gorlitz where they opened and operated the local pool hall. During this period their daughter Jeannette was born. In 1946 the family moved to Yorkton after living in Cultus Lake near Chilliwack for some months when William was in the Army and in 1953 they built their new family home where they resided for over 60 years and where their second daughter Kari was born. Ann was a woman of many talents. For twenty years she was employed at the Yorkton Coop where she became very well known for her custom made draperies. Many of her customers were from Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina and various other communities in the western provinces including British Columbia. Among her many giftings was a very green thumb and she annually grew and tended to a large vegetable garden and beautiful flowers. She was also known for her hospitality and fantastic cooking. Also of note were Ann's carpentry skills as she independently built the fence on their property, several flower boxes and she also designed and built the rec room in their new home which included a custom made bar. Ann was still staining her deck and planting her garden and flower pots well into her 90's. In her golden years she became Baba not only to her own immediate family but to other family members, friends and acquaintances. She took much pleasure and pride in that role. Ann also gave special interest to all her nieces and nephews and their well being. She and her husband, Bill, honored and celebrated Ukrainian holiday traditions annually and family members and friends were always welcome. Ann was determined to celebrate her 100th Birthday! Which she did in 2019 with many family and friends attending from various parts of Canada and she was so proud of her milestone. Ann was predeceased by her parents Wasyl (1954) and Victoria (1978) Filipchuk. Her husband, Bill, (2001). Her brother, John, (1999), brother, Sam (2010), Grandson, Trevor Townsend (1980) and Son in law, Ron Townsend (2005). She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Jeannette; Kari (Fred); Grandchildren Dean; Richard (Susie); Tricia; Kayla (Evan); Kale (Kelsey); Great Grandchildren Hannah, Nash and Ellis. As well as many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fr. Rod Luciuk of St. Mark's Orthodox Church officiating. The responses were led by Father Vladimir Lysak. The cross bearer was Nelson Boychuk. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Fred Thomson, Kale Thomson, Evan Wasylyniuk, Wes Filipchuk, Derrick Watson and Matthew Senko serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made to the Wellness Centre at Yorkton District Nursing Home as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com ?????? ???'??? - Eternal Memory Service Details. Service When: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 1:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Annie Zaharia February 28, 1919 - January 28, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book