Obituary

Effie Szymesko

Effie Szymesko, age 94, of Alonsa, Manitoba passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at the McCreary/ Alonsa Personal Care Home.

Effie was born September 6, 1928 in Alonsa, Manitoba.

She grew up on the farm in Alonsa and attended Iris School until grade 8. She worked on the farm all of her life. She met John Szymesko and they were married on September 28th, 1946. John and Effie worked together planting a garden and picking wild blueberries and cranberries. They were married for 68 years.

She was an active member of St. George’s Catholic Church in Alonsa for many years.

Effie loved her community and attending community events. She attended bingos on Friday’s, played cards at the Senior’s Centre, and barbecues at the museum.

Effie had a passion for curling. She loved to curl at the Alonsa Curling Club. Whether playing on the ice, watching behind the glass, or watching on tv, she loved the game.

Effie loved her family and friends. She would visit with them over a cup of tea at the farm or over the phone. She enjoyed socializing during family celebrations.

Effie was predeceased by her husband John. Parents John and Nellie. Sisters Victoria Zdan, Ellie Sul, Anne Zdan, Hattie Zdan, and her brothers Tom Zdan and Sam Zdan; sisters-in-law Sharon Zdan and Annie Zdan; and brothers-in-law Mike Senkowski, and Steve Sul.

Effie is survived by her siblings Pauline Senkowski, Edward (Sherian) Zdan, and Eleanor (Erle) Stone. Her daughter Levia (Clifford) Byer, sons Philip (Sandra), Roman (Gail), Larry (Bev), Richard (Marguerite), also ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

She received great care at the Alonsa/McCreary Personal Care Home and the family would like to thank the staff there. We are grateful for your care and kindness shown towards Effie.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Service for Effie was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in the Alonsa Community Centre, Alonsa, MB. Fr. Oleg Bodnarski officiated the service. Interment followed in St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Effie to St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Alonsa, MB

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