ALBINA HRYTSAK

Albina Hrytsak
Albina Hrytsak passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at St. Joseph's Home.
She was born April 18th, 1917 near Fish Creek, SK to Philip and Mary Lishchynski.
Albina is survived by her ten children: Elizabeth (Walter) Kutnikoff, Sam (Bernice) Hrytsak, Audrey Matushewski, Nydia (Orest) Pobran, Albert (Anne) Hrytsak, Gloria Bilodeau, Irene (Cliff) Arthurs, Andy (Barb) Hrytsak, Sonia Miskolczi, and David (Sandra) Hrytsak: twenty-five grandchildren: Connie Kutnikoff-Brittain (Vince Brittain), Curtis Kutnikoff, Trevor (Tammy) Kutnikoff, Darren Hrytsak (Yvonne Hydomacko fiancée), Dean (Shantelle) Hrytsak, Bev (Beverly) Matushewski, Brad (Stacey Ross) Matushewski, Bonita Matushewski (Brett Bonin), Shelly (Michael) Janostin, Neal (Kelly- Kay) Pobran, Anita Hrytsak, Anthony Hrytsak, Amanda (Josh) Routly, Nicole (Stewart) Langley, Rene Jr. Bilodeau, Shane (Kristen) Arthurs, Frank Arthurs, Russell (Becky) Arthurs, James (Roxy) Arthurs, Chelsey (Tim) Thuler, Jenna Hrytsak, Laura (James) Kalinocha, Steve Miskolczi, Ryan (Trish) Hrytsak, Tara Hrytsak, twenty-one great grandchildren: Merit and Merik Brittain, Tayah Kutnikoff, Shelby, Delaney, Ethan and Dylan Hrytsak, Brett, Rachelle and Connor Matushewski, Kent and Cole Janostin , Jesse Langley, Taylor Bilodeau, Mathew Kennedy, Danielle and Kayla Arthurs, Obadiah, Judah and Ezra Arthurs and Weston Arthurs. Her family includes eighty descendants of whom she was all very proud of. She loved visiting her family whenever she could and took pride in all of their accomplishments. Albina is also survived by her sister, Clara Zakreski; brother, Edward (Elizabeth) Lishchynsky; sister in law, Sally Lischynski and numerous nieces and nephews.
Albina was the oldest of ten children she rightfully took her place among the family and tended to the needs of the Lishchinsky family farm. Her life on the family farm was reminiscent of the era. In 1936 she married Frank Hrytsak. They were blessed with ten children. They farmed for fifty six years on the original Hrytsak homestead near Alvena, SK. During the early years of their married life, Albina tended to needs of her growing family. She became an excellent cook, gardener, raised livestock, and performed numerous farm duties.. She was an excellent model to her family as she devoted the needs of others first before herself. Her devotion to her family was evident by the abundance of her generosity and love. Everyone always left with a care package every Sunday. Both she and her late husband Frank extended their hospitality to their family and neighbors continually. Their family enjoyed Christmas celebrations, other holidays and Sunday dinners at the "Farm". This has become a tradition to the family, as they still enjoy the annual visits to the Hrytsak farm. It was important for Albina to know that they got along and got together often. Her life was devoted to God, family and prayer. She ensured God had a place in her home and shared her faith with her children and grandchildren.
Albina was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Mary Lishchinsky; husband, Frank Hrytsak; infant son, Edward; sons in-law, Gord Miskolczi and John Matushewski; grandson, Murray Kutnikoff; brothers, Stan, Peter and Bruno Lishchinski; sisters, Apolonia Gancher, Phyllis Shutiak, Virginia Zook, and Francis Lucyshyn.
Divine Liturgy and Prayers for Albina will be held at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 214 Avenue M South, Saskatoon, SK. Prayers will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and Divine Liturgy on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place in the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery at Alvena Farms Cemetery, Alvena, SK.
Donations in the memory of the late Albina Hrytsak may be made to St. Joseph's Nursing Home, 33 Valens Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 3S2 or the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Alvena Farms Cemetery Fund, Box 57, Alvena, SK, S0K 0E0. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.parkfuneral.ca "Obituaries & Tributes".Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103.
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