Michael Shawaga
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Obituary for Michael Shawaga

Michael  Shawaga
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Shawaga announces his passing on February 2, 2017. Michael passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He was born at the family farm near Alvena to Nicolas and Olga (Kotelko) Shawaga on November 17, 1932. Michael always loved farming, and after briefly teaching, he returned to the family farm where he devoted his life to his family, church and community. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his children Glorian (Kathern) Shawaga of Cudworth, SK, and grandchildren Stefanya, Ava and Zenon; his daughter Evelyn (Jesse) Thomas of Martensville, SK and grandchildren Owen and Bryn. He will also be affectionately remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Olga, his loving wife Celphie (Panchuk); sister Lena (John) Kushniruk and brothers Nicolas and Steven in infancy. Th Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the Divine Liturgy will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Both Services will be held at the St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Alvena and will be led by Rev. Fr. Mykola Romanets. Interment will follow in the St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Donation in memory if Michael may be directed to St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Marc Blondeau of Kushneryk Funeral Service, Wakaw, SK, 306-233-4403.

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