Obituary of Annie Yaholnitsky

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "MEMORIES" tab, then click "MEMORIAL PROGRAM". Yaholnitsky - Mrs. Annie Yaholnitsky of Hudson Bay, formerly of Stornoway passed away on March 10, 2013 at the age of 96 years. Annie (nee Shawaga) was born on September 4, 1916 in Vonda, Saskatchewan. She attended school in Sutherland to Grade 3. Then Annie's parents, Warwara and Mikita Shawaga, moved to Weekes where her childhood was spent on a homestead. She married Julius Yaholnitsky in 1940 in Prairie River and they made their home at Stornoway, SK. After Elvina was born the three - Julius, Annie and Elvina enjoyed working on their mixed family farm involving seeding, stooking and threshing their half section. They also raised cattle, pigs, water fowl, chickens and turkeys. Most of the work was done manually and Elvina was their #1 Hired Hand. Annie loved making dozens/dozens of perogies, cabbage rolls and all the good Ukrainian food as well as helping on the family farm. After Julius' passing in 1963, Annie moved into the town of Stornoway and looked after her father Mikita for a number of years. Upon Mikita's passing, Annie moved to Hudson Bay to live near her daughter and grandchildren where she has resided for 36 years. She loved to joke and tease and made sure that there was always a lot to eat and share with others. She was famous in Hudson Bay for her perogies made out of real cheddar cheese and enjoyed the company when these were being picked up. The last 12 years, Annie resided in long term care homes in Porcupine Plain, Tisdale and Hudson Bay after some health issues with dementia. She is survived by her daughter Elvina (Ernest) Rumak, grandchildren Pam (Jerry), Teena, Tanya (Chad), Lonnie and great grandchildren Steven and Jenna, her sisters Helen Ogrodnick and Mary Robinson; her brother William Shawaga and a number of nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Warwara and Mikita, husband Julius, brother Fred Shawaga and sister Jean Gamble. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Ken Buchan officiating. The Taped Selections, "In The Arms of a Angel" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" were included in the service. The eulogy was presented by Pamela Trupish. The Memorial Book Attendant was Tanya Rumak. The Interment followed in the Garden of St. Matthew at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Lonnie Rumak, Teena Rumak, Sharon Anderson, Clifford Romak, Jerry Klassen and Chad Redeker serving as the casket bearers. Memorials honouring Annie's name may be made to the Long Term care at Hudson Bay Health Care Facility. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens