Obituary of Annie Romaniuk

<p><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p><p>ROMANIUK - Annie Romaniuk of Yorkton, formerly of the Gorlitz - Hamton district, beloved wife of John J. Romaniuk entered eternal life on October 10, 2022 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre.<br />Annie was born January 1, 1924 to George and Mary (nee Hywarren) Bordun.&nbsp; She was raised in the Gorlitz District and attended Annik School.<br />In addition to helping on the family farm, Annie would find employment as hired help at neighbouring farms.&nbsp; Going to a country dance or a house party was a welcome reprieve for her generation.<br />In 1946, Annie was united in marriage to John J. Romaniuk of the Hamton District.&nbsp; There, they made their home for 42 years.&nbsp; Anne was an active member of the Donwell West Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church and the Hamton Community Hall.&nbsp; Her favourite pastimes were her flower beds and her crocheting.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading various Ukrainian newspapers, the Western Producer and especially the Canora Courier. &nbsp;<br />In 1989, Annie left her farm home and moved into Yorkton.&nbsp; She lived independently in her house on Gladstone Ave.&nbsp; and later at Queen Elizabeth Court.&nbsp; Declining health brought her to live at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home.&nbsp; At all three locations, Annie continued to chart new experiences and make new friends.<br />She is predeceased by her loving husband John; parents George and Mary Bordun; baby brother Dmetro; sisters Bessie German, Lena Lischynski; daughter-in-law Susan Romaniuk; brothers-in-law Harry German, Bill Lischynski, Glen Wiwchar; nephew Brent Lischynski; niece Marlene Korol.<br />Annie leaves to cherish her memory: children Sharon (Steve) Sobkow of Calder, Lawrence Romaniuk of Kelowna; grandchildren Ivan (Regina) Sobkow of Calder, Andrea Sobkow of Calgary; great-grandsons Nicholas and Vincent Sobkow of Calder; sister Vicky Wiwchar of Canora; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.<br />Prayers were held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 and the Funeral&nbsp; Service on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Father Michael Faryna officiating. The responses were led by Zennovia Duch. A Panyhyda Service followed in Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Donwell West with the interment in the Parish Cemetery.<br />The cross bearer was&nbsp; Andrea Sobkow and the banner bearers were Regina Sobkow and Angie Drobot. Serving as casket bearers were Ivan Sobkow, Darcy Korol, Nicholas Sobkow, David Wiwchar, Vincent Sobkow&nbsp; and&nbsp; Larry Kobelka. Memorial donations in memory of Annie may be made to Yorkton & District Nursing Home or Holy Transfiguration Church, Donwell West as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com<br />&nbsp;Eternal Memory</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>