Stella (Ewanyshyn) Sidlar

In Loving Memory of

Stella Sidlar

1927 - 2015

Stella (nee Ewanyshyn) Sidlar passed away peacefully at the Grandview Personal Care Home on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the age of 87 years. 

Stella Ewanyshyn was born November 26, 1927 at Rossburn, Manitoba, the eldest daughter of Sam and Annie (nee Charney) Ewanyshyn.

Stella received her education at Blackstone School in the Grandview District and was united in marriage to Joseph Sidlar in 1948. Following their marriage, Stella and Joseph farmed together and raised their three sons and two daughters in the Pleasant Valley District. They were later blessed with thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Farming was their way of life until 1981 at which time they retired and moved to the Town of Grandview.

Because of failing health, Stella became part of the community at Grandview Personal Care Home on February 1, 2011, where she resided until her passing.

Stella was a caring Mother, Baba, and great Baba and always had her family come first. She enjoyed gardening, especially her flower gardens, as well as baking, cooking and of course perogie making. No one ever left their home hungry.

Card games were a common form of entertainment during the winter months. Crocheting and sewing were also a great passion.

Stella belonged to the Sisterhood of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Petlura. She also volunteered for the Red Cross for many years.

Stella was predeceased in death by her husband Joseph Sidlar in 1986, her father Sam Ewanyshyn in 1977, her mother Annie (nee Charney) Ewanyshyn in 1995, her brothers John Ewanyshyn (in infancy), Roy Ewanyshyn in 1976, Carl Ewanyshyn in 2001 and Matt Ewanyshyn in 2006, her son-in-law Fred Slobozian in 2010, her  brothers-in-law Matt Stefanishyn, Dennis Tyndall, William Kuzyk and her companion Paul Turetsky.

Surviving to mourn Stella’s death and cherish many fond memories are her children; Tony Sidlar of Grandview, Elsie Slobozian of Grandview, Mitchell (Marilyn) Sidlar of Selkirk, Manitoba, Leona (Herb) Schmidt of Winnipeg, Larry (Laraine) Sidlar of Grandview, her thirteen grandchildren; Sharon, Ron, Brandy, Allen, Ken, Terry, Tracy, Cory, Aaron, Jerry, Wendy, Ashley, and Jessica, her sixteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; her four sisters; Lena Stefanishyn of Grandview Personal Care Home, Helen Kuzyk of Grandview, Eleanor Tyndall of Mississauga, Ontario, Marion (Don) Theobald of Winnipeg, her brothers; Morris (Lena) Ewanyshyn of Grandview, Bill (Barb) Ewanyshyn of Gilbert Plains, Sisters-in-law; Sophie Ewanyshyn of Brandon, Diane Ewanyshyn of Gilbert Plains, Lena (Michael) Kukurudz of Grandview, as well as special friend Joe Zdebiak of Grandview and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Prayer Vigil Service was held Friday, March 6, 2015, at 7:00 PM from the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin, Manitoba.

Stella’s Funeral Service was held Saturday March 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM from St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Roblin, with Rev. Fr. Brent Kuzyk officiating assisted by St. John’s Orthodox Choir. The Cross Bearer was Diego Escobar. Casket Bearers were Jerry Rydz, Ron Mymka, Cory Sidlar, Allen Slobozian, Ashley Sidlar, and Justin Slobozian.  Ashley Sidlar delivered the Eulogy.

Following the Funeral Service, a Memorial Luncheon was hosted by St. John’s Orthodox Women’s Association at the Roblin ’50 & Over Club.

An Interment Service followed at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery at Petlura, Manitoba.

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