Joseph SAWKA

SAWKA, Joseph
1923 - 2012
Joseph Sawka, beloved husband of Olga Sawka, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Joseph was born in 1923 in Zelena, Ternopil, Ukraine. He was a World War II Veteran. He came to Vernon, BC in 1947 and moved to Calgary in 1949 and Calgary became his home. Joseph married Olga Sawka (Piwowar) in 1954. Joseph was a devoted husband. He was employed in the construction industry and then with the Calgary Board of Education for many years until his retirement in 1989. Joseph was known for hard work and dedication for everything he did. This could be seen in the pride in maintaining his home and garden. Joseph enjoyed going to the family farm where he would help in the spring and with the harvest in the fall. Joseph was a long-time member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Ukrainian Choir Surma, the Ukrainian Credit Union and (Calgary Branch) of the League of Ukrainian Canadians. Joseph was very proud of his Ukrainian heritage as well as his Canadian citizenship. Joseph will be missed and remembered by his loving wife Olga; his brother-in-law John (Sylvia) Piwowar; his nieces and nephews and other relatives in Canada and Ukraine. He was predeceased by his father Nykola and mother Marika; his brothers, Fred and Wasyl; and his sisters, Anastasia and Stefania. Prayer Services will be held at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (704 - 6 Street N.E.) on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (704 - 6 Street N.E.) on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Father Serhiy Harahuc officiating. Interment to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Special thanks to the caregivers at Extendicare Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta ( www.alzheimersociety.com ) or a charity of one's choice. ETERNAL MEMORY
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.leydens.com . Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM (304 - 18 Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB). Telephone: 403-228-4422.