Obituary of Matilda Oscienny

OSCIENNY - Mr. Matilda Oscienny (nee Zulyniak) passed away July 7, 2010, peacefully with her family by her side. Matilda was born on January 2, 1924 in the Rock Glen district (Jedburgh area) to John and Mary (nee Protz) Zulyniak, the family later moved to Chrysler Siding (Rokeby area). Matilda chose her vocation as a teacher. She taught at Paisley Brook (near the U.S. border), Jaroslaw and Rosemount schools. She then moved to Belleville, Ontario where she worked at the Singer Sewing Centre. She later returned to Saskatchewan and taught at Junior and Maxwelton Schools. On October 17, 1953, Matilda was united in marriage to Anton Oscienny and carried on the family farm in the Willowbrook area. They later retired to Yorkton where she became a member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League, St. Mary's Branch. Predeceased by her husband, Anton (April 27, 2007), her parents John and Mary, sister Judy, brother Ray, son- in-law Myron Nagy, sister-in-law Livi Zulyniak and brother-in-law Henry Katchuk. She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life her two daughters Elaina (Carey Pfeifer) of Yorkton, Lynn (Warren) Thomson of Yorkton, granddaughters, Carrie-Lynn Ford of Regina, Tisha Ford (Dwayne Urbanoski) of Yorkton, grandsons, Riley Nagy (Jennifer Harrick) of Willowbrook, Reid Nagy (Amanda Jakubowski) of Yorkton, two great-granddaughters, Erica Ford of Yorkton and Hailey Nagy of Willowbrook. Brother Nick Zulyniak of Yorkton and sister Pauline Katchuk of Yorkton and numerous nieces and nephews. Also in-laws Bill & Hilda Oscienny of Victoria, BC, Teena Turchak of Chilliwack, BC, Nellie Kachmar of Vancouver, BC, Kay Oscienny of Chilliwack, BC, Mary Protz of Yorkton, Olga Oscienny of Regina, SK and Bernice Oscienny of Melville, SK. Prayers were held on Sunday, July 11th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton. The Holy Rosary led by members of the U.C.W.L.C. preceded the prayers. Dianne Dolye, a former student paid tribute to her teacher, Mrs. Oscienny. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, July 12th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Yorkton with Rev. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus, Colette Karapita & Parish Choir Members. The cross bearer was Janet Pfeifer and the epistle reader was Carrie-Lynn Ford. Members of U.C.W.L.C. participated in an Honour Guard. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Sheldon Zulyniak, Lyle Oscienny, David Hull, Allan Dzuba, Hudson Walker and Mark Ustienny serving as the casket bearers. Reflections of Matilda's life were shared by sister, Pauline Katchuk. Condolences to the family may be forwarded to baileysfuneralhome@hotmail.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, July 12th, 2010 9:45am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery