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Frances Kaleka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2008.

Frances Kaleka August 22, 1899 January 17, 2008 Surrounded by family at her bedside, our beloved `Nan' passed away peacefully at Saskatoon City Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2008. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Left to grieve are her daughters, Helen Hay and Ann McCallum of Saskatoon, SK; her son, William (Marie) Kaleka of Courtenay, BC; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Nan was the last of her family and was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Kaleka; son, Walter Kaleka; and grandson, Ron Kaleka. Family was of the utmost importance to Nan and her quick wit and humour will be missed by all who knew her. Gardening and cooking were her passions and no one ever left her place hungry. Nan was a totally independent lady and lived by herself and in her own home until her passing. Nan was born on the family farm near Rosthern in 1899. She married Joseph Kaleka on August 31, 1919 and lived in Hawker, Hepburn and finally Saskatoon after Joseph retired from the CNR in 1957. A special thank you to Dr. E.M. Nykiforuk and the nurses and staff of City Hospital for their kindness and caring for Nan. The Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. from PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8 or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences to the family can be sent by email to [email protected]. Arrangements in care of Derryl Hildebrandt, 244 2103.

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January 26, 2008

Sheri Grant posted to the memorial.

January 25, 2008

Carrie Ann Smith-Silveira posted to the memorial.

January 22, 2008

Laurie Lester, and Brenden Lester-Chrusch posted to the memorial.

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Sheri Grant

January 26, 2008

In the absence of a memory
In a faith we must go on
And an order of a line up
For when we go and come
The meaning of our journey
Where we fight to find our way
The choices and the people for whom we love and care,
And no matter what our age is, no matter of our path
In the end we are all angels that are here to teach us love
And the most important thing we need
Is to learn not to hold on
For those souls who've crossed to the other side
Have chosen to go home

Carrie Ann Smith-Silveira

January 25, 2008

Nanny... you have been an inspiration to us. Your love and Devotion to our family will not go unrecognized. Your 108.5 years of Angelic living will be passed on through our current and future generations.

Thank you for your unconditional love and understanding.

Your Strength and determination has ignited me to recognize the potential I do have. When I feel tired, I simply think of you and dig my heels in. I am a proud member of your family.

Love you Always,
Carrie Ann

Laurie Lester, and Brenden Lester-Chrusch

January 22, 2008

Dear: Tom, Cyndie and family
Our sympathys go out to you and your family on the passing of Auntie Frances. I'v only met Auntie Frances a few times but that was enough for me to realize that Auntie Frances was a caring, loving and peaceful person. Frances cared for her friends and family very much. May she rest in peace.

DARRYL ABLEMAN

January 22, 2008

NAN,
JUST RETURNED FROM YOUR FUNERAL. THE LOVE ,THE KINDNESS ,THE BOND THAT WAS FELT ON THIS SAD DAY WAS ALL REFLECTIVE OF WHAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED TO EACH AND EVERYONE IN THIS FAMILY. IT HAS BEEN AN HONOUR TO HAVE SHARED IN YOUR EXCEPTIONAL LIFE.
THE ABLEMAN FAMILY

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Darren Brenda Kyle and Ryan Boyko

January 21, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about your Nanny. Our thoughts are with you all.She will be sadly missed!!!

Bill & Sandra Messett

January 20, 2008

Dear Tom, Cyndie & family
We are so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. We heard many wonderful stories about her over the years that we worked with you Tom and we know she will be dearly missed.
Sincerely,

Brenda Boyko

January 20, 2008

Im very sorry for your loss. I had only met Nanny once and thought she was a remarkable lady.Nanny will be sadly missed by all of her family but we all know that she lived life to the fullest.

Jeff Jacek

January 20, 2008

Nanny was A BIG part of our family's lives and we will miss her very much. I am so sorry I can't be there, but my thoughts and prayers are with Nanny's extended family.

Jesse Chrusch

January 20, 2008

My Sympathys go out to the family of Auntie Frances Kaleka. She lived a good and long healthy life, May she rest in peace. I'v only met her acouple of times but from those few times i learned to know that she was a very careing person. She loved her Family Very much. Rest in peace Auntie Frances.

Marilyn Ableman

January 20, 2008

My grandmother was one of the greatest ladies of all time. Throughout her 108 years she made sure that you knew how special you were to her. She is sadly missed and will be forever. I love you Nan. God rest your soul as I know the angels are singing with you.
Love Marilyn Darryl, Rylie Spencer Taylor and Makenzi

Tom, Cyndie & Travis Smith

January 20, 2008

Our beloved Nan....That spirit that never gave up, that twinkle in her eye, that fabulous sense of humour, that love of family...

Our hero is gone but wow, what a legacy she left us all. Nan placed her stamp of approval on five generations of us who will keep the legend of Nan going eternally.

We love you Nan, we celebrate your life, but we miss you terribly!

Shauna & Dan Viczko

January 19, 2008

Very sorry for your loss, Mrs. Kaleka was our neighbour. We loved her beautiful garden & my kids always looked forward to popcorn balls from her at Halloween.

roger lightbody

January 19, 2008

so sorry to hear about nanna,she was an incredible lady that just wouldn't quit, i'll sure miss seeing her out in the garden.roger l,1823 2nd ave n

BRIAN DAVID MACPHEE

January 19, 2008

I MOURN THE PASSING OF FRANCES KALEKA ONE OF CANADA'S AND SASKATCHEWAN'S OLDEST RESIDENTS. AT 108 SHE HAD LIVED IN THREE CENTURIES 1800'S,1900'S AND 2000'S AND WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMILY ON MY TRIPS THROUGH SASKATOON. THE PEOPLE OF SASKATCHEWAN SHOULD PAY TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL WOMEN AND TRUE SASKATCHEWAN PIONEER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE IN HER BELOVED SASKATCHEWAN.

Lynn Peterson

January 19, 2008

Please accept my sincerest sympathy and know that I too will miss Nanny. I am greatful to have known her and to have just had a visit with her early this past week. As a teenager, I fondly remember being welcomed into her home to share in her wonderful cooking.
When I think of Nanny now and in days to come, I will smile warmly in remembrance.

Sincerely,
Lynn Peterson

Mel& Mary Penner

January 19, 2008

You don,t know us but I an Ernies kid brother. We did live in the Kaleka house in Saskatoon befor Joe retired. It,s been a plesure over the years to hear bits of info obout ypire mom,sounded like she had a good life

CD Smith

January 19, 2008

We were so fortunate to have such a warm wonderful great and great great grandmother in our lives for so long.

Nanny was well known for always having food for anyone who stepped across her threshold and we will all miss her and her perogies very much.

Although we are all grieving our loss, we know that she is being welcomed with open arms by her many family and friends who have passed before her.

We will miss you, Nanny. Love forever,

TJ, Corissa, Taegan, Beckett and Caedence

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