Obituary of Olga Kunellis

KUNELLIS - Olga Kunellis was born on December 19, 1914 in Siberia, Russia; a daughter of Gustav and Katherine Trost. Following the war the family moved back to Germany. She attended school in the Wurtenburg and Bavarian regions. In 1928 the family immigrated to Canada. They settled in Saskatchewan, where Olga would work for various families. She was united in marriage to William Kunellis on February 22, 1942. They were blessed with two sons. They began farming in the Ebenezer district and later at Fone Hill. During their retirement years the couple resided in Yorkton. Following a hip injury Olga became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. It is there on September 20, 2007 that she peacefully passed away at the age of 92 years. Olga's needs were few. She found joy and pleasure in the simple things in life. She took delight in seeing her family walk through the door and would welcome visitors with tea/lunch. She always worked tirelessly cleaning her home and had a special love of flowers. Predeceased by her husband William; her parents; her daughter-in-law, Irene Kunellis; brothers: Christian, Gustav and Johnny; and sisters: Tillie and Sophie. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory, two sons: Harvey (Fiance, Phyllis Fitzpatrick); and Ron (Edie) of Yorkton; four grandchildren: Debbie (Keith) Hemeon of Sherwood Park AB, Dion Kunellis and Shelly Kunellis, both of Edmonton; and Kevin Kunellis of Red Deer; a great grandson Steven Kunellis of Edmonton. Also brothers, Jake and Toby; a sister Rosa, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, including her family at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. The funeral service was held on Monday, September 24, 2007 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Faye L. Greer of Westview United Church officiated. Three hymns were listened to: Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, and Sweet By and By. Grandson Kevin read Olga's history. The interment followed in the Garden of St. John with Randy Trost, Bob Kriger, Kevin and Dion Kunellis, and Harvey and Ron Kunellis serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, September 24th, 2007 11:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens