Orishia FEDERKO

FEDERKO _With sorrowful hearts, the family announces the passing of Orishia Carolyn (Dublanica) Federko on December 29, 2003 at the age of 39 years young. She left us as she lived; spiritual, compassionate, and dignified during her one year struggle with a brain tumour. Her concerns were not of herself but for her family and friends. Born May 15, 1964 to Lillian Fedoriuk and Stan Dublanica in Wadena SK. Raised in Wishart SK until the move to Saskatoon in 1977. She attended Estey Elementary School, Mount Royal High School (1982) and continued onto Kelsey Technical Institute (1983) for what began her career in hair design. Determination to be the best she could, setting a high standard of excellence for herself, and therefore; setting an example for others. She thrived on the travelling, competitions, and awards she acquired doing what she loved. Many of those trips she shared with family and friends. Her pride and ambition as a hair artist was evident in her flare for style, zest for life, and respect from clients and peers all over the world. Orishia's life was further fulfilled when she met and married Ken Federko on June 12, 1998. She gained in-laws in a supportive close-knit family who welcomed her with open arms. Her life became complete with the birth of her sons Nikolas (March '99) and Josif (September '01). Predeceased on her side by Gedo Wasyl Fedoriuk (1982), Gedo Alex Dublanica (1991), Uncle Andrew Fedoriuk (1994), and Baba Mary Fedoriuk (2001); on Ken's side by Uncle Paul Raina (1998), Uncle Joseph Raina (1998), Uncle Eugene Raina (1999), Aunt Emily Oleksiuk (1999), and Aunt Olga Koropatwa (2003). She is survived by husband Ken; sons Nikolas and Josif; mother Lillian Fedoriuk, of Saskatoon; father Stan (Lucy) Dublanica of Wishart SK; in-laws Nick and Natalie Federko of Saskatoon; Grandma/Baba Nellie Dublanica of Regina; siblings Medoria (Dennis) Olynyk of Saskatoon with Ryan of Wichita KS and Krishia of Banff AB / Dimitri (Darla) Dublanica with Chance and Dylan of Saskatoon / Zynoviy (Kim) Dublanica with Josiah, Isaiah, Mikaila of Saskatoon / Mitch (Joanne) Dublanica of Banff AB; siblings of Ken's Bernie (Bernadette) Federko with Jordan, Dustin, and Drew of St. Louis MO / Don (Adeline) Federko with Brett, Garett, and Lauren of Saskatoon / Ron (Deb) Federko with Nicole and Alison of Saskatoon. Aunts and Uncles Carolyn (Bernie) Kowalski of Regina SK; Rachel (Bob) Kowaluk of Saskatoon; Julian (Irene) Fedoriuk of Edmonton AB, Joyce (late Andrew) Fedoriuk of Wynyard SK; John (Judy) Fedoriuk of Edmonton AB; Diane Fedoriuk of LeDuc AB; Kathleen Zola of Detroit MI; Sophie (Nick) Bean of Saskatoon; as well as cousins, extended family, close and dear friends, past clients and co-workers. The short time we have had to share with her, we all know she lived life to the fullest; enjoyed fitness, extensive variety of music and dance interests, thirst for knowledge, curious about what each day would hold, and of course her love of sweets ! Prayers will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday, January 2, 2004 from St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2004 from St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church , 10th Street East & Munroe Avenue, Saskatoon SK. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. E-mail condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home, 244-5577. In lieu of flowers, donations to ABCD Program (Kinsmen Children's Centre), 1319 Colony Street, Saskatoon SK S7N 2Z1 or Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon SK S7N 4H4; in appreciation for their continuous care and support of Josif and Orishia. Remember me whenever you see a daisy, that's me telling you that I'm there with you