STADNYK: Frances Regina
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April 22, 1939 鈥� August 21, 2016
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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mrs. Frances Regina (nee Kuchapski) Stadnyk of St. Mary鈥檚 Villa, Humboldt, SK, on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Humboldt District Hospital. She was 77 years of age. Frances was born on Saturday, April 22, 1939 to John and Jennie (nee Cebrey) Kuchapski on a farm near Peterson, SK. She was the youngest born into a family of four; three girls and one boy. Frances attended Red Willow School in Peterson. During her school years she enjoyed playing the mandolin and harmonica. She began her working career at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm. Frances then married Roman Stadnyk on June 15, 1957. They lived on a farm near Bruno where they had six children: Shirley, Murray, Teresa, Darrell, Erdine and Rodney. Frances was a hard worker, with a big garden, raised cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks. She always kept her little black book with all the important dates of the farm, weather and family events... it is a great history book!听Frances was a faithful, forgiving and caring person. As the lay person at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church,听she made the leavened bread for the Eucharist and was also one of the first founders to start the choir. As hobbies she enjoyed dancing, playing cards, cooking, sewing and spending time with family and friends. Frances and Roman then moved to Humboldt for their retirement in 1994. Retirement allowed her more time to do volunteer work at St. Mary's Villa and continue with her big garden. Her bountiful harvest and mouth-watering preserves were generously shared with many family and friends. In the last few years she enjoyed crocheting, fishing and all family gatherings. Frances will always be remembered for her smile, her sense of humour and witty wise cracks. Frances will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her devoted husband of 59 years, Roman Stadnyk; their family: Shirley (Bill) Maskal and their children, William and Michael; Murray (Colleen) Stadnyk and their children, Shaun (Melissa), Justin (Liana), Jenna (Todd), and Chantal (Keith); Teresa (Gary) Florizone and their children, Rachele, Megan and Brandon;听daughter-in-law Betty Stadnyk and her children, Dallas, Dylan, Lance and Luke; Erdine (Don) Giesbrecht and their children, Cassidy and Adam; and Rodney Stadnyk; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and by her brother Joe Kuchapski. She was predeceased by her son, Darrell Stadnyk (2010); parents, John and Jennie (nee Cebrey) Kuchapski; and by two sisters: Pauline Kurysh and Joyce Pukas. The Prayer Service for Frances was held at St. Augustine R. C. Church, Humboldt, on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., led by Nestor Trach and organist Darlene Cash. Scripture readers were Chantal Stadnyk and Jenna Ronellenfitsch, and the eulogy was delivered by Teresa Florizone,听 Erdine Giesbrecht and Shirley Maskal. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church on Friday, August 25, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Luke Stadnyk, crossbearer; Chantal Stadnyk and Jenna Ronellenfitsch, scripture readers; Cassidy and Adam Giesbrecht, intentions; Rodney Stadnyk and Colleen Stadnyk, giftbearers; Dylan and Lance Stadnyk, ushers; Tamara Aspell and Karen Mason, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Frances鈥� life.鈥� Active pallbearers were Shaun Stadnyk, William Maskal, Brandon Florizone, Justin Stadnyk, Michael Maskal, and Dallas Stadnyk. Interment followed at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Humboldt. Graveside prayers were offered by Fr. Joseph Salihu and Fr. Bohdan Demczuk. Memorial donations may be directed to the St. Mary鈥檚 Villa Foundation, St. Joseph鈥檚 Nursing Home, Saskatoon, or to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
