Obituary of Genevieve Berezowski

BEREZOWSKI - Genevieve Berezowski was born on May 30, 1937 in the Norquay district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Simon and Irene (nee Gurski) Lukey. Gen, as she was affectionately known as, was raised on the family farm and attended school in Norquay, and completed her education at Sacred Heart Academy in Yorkton. On September 26, 1960 she was united in marriage to Edward Berezowski. The couple resided in Esterhazy as Ed was employed at the mine, and Gen stayed at home to raised her two sons. Ed passed away in 1993, and following that time Gen remained in Esterhazy but eventually chose to move to Winnipeg to be closer to her son, daughter-in-law, and above all, her precious grandkids. Gen was a very community minded individual and one who possessed a strong faith. She spent countless hours volunteering at Our Lady of Victories Parish in Esterhazy, and continued with her strong faith and volunteerism at St. Basil's Parish in Winnipeg. That sense of church community and her unwavering love and devotion of her grandchildren was the focus of her life. Gen's hobbies included handi-crafts, especially needle point. She passed away tragically on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at the Shoal Lake-Strathclair Heath Centre following a highway motor vehicle accident. She was 69 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Ed; her parents; five brothers - Brother Ambrose, William, Patrick, Michael, and Bohdan (in infancy); and one sister - Sister Modesta. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons - Greg (Marilyn) of Langley BC, and Emery (Lisa) of Winnipeg; grandchildren: Amanda and Keith of Winnipeg; three brothers: Walter & Carl Lukey of Yorkton, and Bob (Gert) Lukey of Weyburn; a sister Julia Hataley of Arran; numerous nieces, nephews, and her many other relatives and friends. The prayer vigil service was held on Friday evening at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton. Hymns sung were Hail Mary; Gentle Woman, Psalm 116, and Sing A New Song. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, August 27, 2006 from St. Gerard's Church, Father Basil Chomos was the Celebrant. The crossbearer was Gilbert Kryski. Organist, Kyla Hornung led members of the Parish Choir and the congregation in the singing of the hymns Hear I Am Lord, Psalm 138, Prayer of St. Frances, Like A Shepherd, Song of the Angels, and Christ Be Our Light. The lay-readers were Phil Grauer and Lisa Berezowski. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, August 26th, 2006 10:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church