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1932
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2021
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Lena Babiy Obituary
With heavy hearts, the family of Lena Babiy announces the passing of our beloved mom, grandma and G.G.
Lena will be remembered with love, by her daughters Brenda Nordin (Rob), and Bev Decker (Dave). She will be greatly missed by her seven granddaughters; Amanda Russett (Chad), Crista Sanbrooks (Joel), Courtney Karwandy (Scott), Marcie Decker (James Rachel), Haley Kanigan (Curtis), Ashley Klymchuk (Tyler), and Jordy Decker.
Lena was a proud G.G. to nine great-grandchildren; Blake and Danica Russett, Carter and Brady Sanbrooks, Colton and Gabrielle Karwandy, Luc Rachel, and Gavin and Emma Klymchuk.
Lena is also survived by her sister, Eva Pavcik, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew and her sisters Margaret Bieleny and Joanne Ramey.
Lena Vlnieska was born and raised in Alberta. One of four sisters, she lived on the family farm in Glenevis with her parents Emilia and Vendo. As a young woman, Lena worked for Alberta Government Telephones. At a dance one night she met the love of her life, Andy Babiy. She still talked about what a handsome man and a great dancer he was. She and Andy owned and operated many businesses in Whitecourt, Alberta, before moving to Kamloops, BC, in 1969. In Kamloops, Lena was a stay-at-home mom to her daughters, and a favourite babysitter amongst her granddaughters. She was an amazing cook and loved hosting family dinners on Sundays. She did her best to pass on her talents of pierogi and cabbage roll making to all of us. She was a wonderful baker, and would never send her grandchildren home without buckets of smartie cookies and molasses cookies. Lena also loved gardening, woodworking, ice-fishing, doing word jumbles and searches, and playing cards with friends and family.
Lena and Andy loved to travel, and visited places such as Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Hawaii. Often they were joined on these trips by their life-long friends, Nestor and Alva Pukalo.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Hamlets, Unit C1, for the gentle care they provided to Lena in her last year.
Due to current public health restrictions, a private funeral service will be held. If desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Lena will be remembered with love, by her daughters Brenda Nordin (Rob), and Bev Decker (Dave). She will be greatly missed by her seven granddaughters; Amanda Russett (Chad), Crista Sanbrooks (Joel), Courtney Karwandy (Scott), Marcie Decker (James Rachel), Haley Kanigan (Curtis), Ashley Klymchuk (Tyler), and Jordy Decker.
Lena was a proud G.G. to nine great-grandchildren; Blake and Danica Russett, Carter and Brady Sanbrooks, Colton and Gabrielle Karwandy, Luc Rachel, and Gavin and Emma Klymchuk.
Lena is also survived by her sister, Eva Pavcik, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew and her sisters Margaret Bieleny and Joanne Ramey.
Lena Vlnieska was born and raised in Alberta. One of four sisters, she lived on the family farm in Glenevis with her parents Emilia and Vendo. As a young woman, Lena worked for Alberta Government Telephones. At a dance one night she met the love of her life, Andy Babiy. She still talked about what a handsome man and a great dancer he was. She and Andy owned and operated many businesses in Whitecourt, Alberta, before moving to Kamloops, BC, in 1969. In Kamloops, Lena was a stay-at-home mom to her daughters, and a favourite babysitter amongst her granddaughters. She was an amazing cook and loved hosting family dinners on Sundays. She did her best to pass on her talents of pierogi and cabbage roll making to all of us. She was a wonderful baker, and would never send her grandchildren home without buckets of smartie cookies and molasses cookies. Lena also loved gardening, woodworking, ice-fishing, doing word jumbles and searches, and playing cards with friends and family.
Lena and Andy loved to travel, and visited places such as Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Hawaii. Often they were joined on these trips by their life-long friends, Nestor and Alva Pukalo.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Hamlets, Unit C1, for the gentle care they provided to Lena in her last year.
Due to current public health restrictions, a private funeral service will be held. If desired, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Published by Kamloops This Week from Oct. 5 to Nov. 4, 2021.
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November 23, 2021
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. May The God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and grant your family peace, during this difficult time. 2 Thessalonians 2:17
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Jennifer Jones
October 13, 2021
Lena was a kind and generous woman; my thoughts are with you, Brenda, Bev and families.
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