Obituary of Lukasz Yamniuk

YAMNIUK LUKASZ Peacefully on Tuesday October 17, 2006, at ExtendiCare in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Anastasia Redeker, Sally (Howard) Thompson, Natalie Yamniuk, Mary (David) Smith, Lorraine (Jan) Mook. Cherished grandpa (Gido) of Brian, Terry, Irwin, Michaella, Cory, Kim, Kerri, Jarrett, Darren and Daniel. Great grandpa of Brandi, Melanie, Lucas, Tara, Douglas and Finleigh. Predeceased by his two sons, Bohdan and Zanko, son in law, Fred Redeker, three brothers and two sisters. Lukasz will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends in both Canada and the Ukraine. Lukasz immigrated to Canada in 1939. He farmed in Nora and Wadena Sask. for many years and then retired to St. Catharines in 1976. His love of music and singing gave him much pleasure in his final years. Lukasz is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. until Friday at 10:30am. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11am. Rite of committal in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Panachyda will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30pm. If desired, memorial remembrances to St. Catharines Association for Community Living or the Epilepsy Society would be appreciated by the family. A very special thank you to Gloria, his home care nurse, from "Papa" for three years of excellent care, love and support. Also, to the staff of ExtendiCare for their dedicated care of our father.