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Joseph Gulenchyn

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JOSEPH GULENCHYN

April 1, 1936 - June 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Gulenchyn at the age of 87 on June 20, 2023, at the Ste. Anne hospital.

 

Joseph was born to Andrew and Mary Gulenchyn (née Bach) on Wednesday, April 1, 1936, in Whitemouth, Manitoba.

 

He leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Nettie (Sidorko); children, Daniel (Joann), Sonia, Susan, Patricia, Josephine, Lawrence (Kim), Donald (Paula), Lisa (Donald), and John; brother-in-law Donald Sidorko; sister-in-law Pauline Kulachok; two nephews, Fred and Tim Kulachok; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Joey.

 

He worked all his life and helped raised a family. He worked at the Elma Peat Moss plant, operating the plant up until he retired. When he retired, he did odd jobs for Kurian Forest Products.

 

Rest in Peace husband, father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Uncle.

 

Cremation has taken place and there will be a private family grave side service at a later date on 104 Regan Ave, Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church in Elma, MB.

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Josie Gulenchyn

November 21, 2024 at 2:36 AM

Dad 🙏❤️ I always remember the time, I was supposed to go blueberry picking . Instead, I got you ready to go blueberry picking with me . On our excursion, we didn't go blueberry picking we went visiting instead we went down contour just touring around and then we went to go visit uncle Smokey and his wife Linda. I always knew deep down inside. I wasn't gonna go blueberry picking and you weren't gonna go.. our excursion was good wasn't a dad. It was just an outing for you. I didn't mind rest in peace dad love you, daughter Josie.. you'll be greatly missed.🙏😘🤗.

Deanna Zaretski (nee Petersen)

July 10, 2023 at 5:21 AM

My sincerest condolences to my God Mother, Nettie and to Joe and Nettie's entire family.  All my love and healing vibes to each of you.  I have very fond memories of Joe and your family since I was always hanging out at your old house, mostly with Sonia and Daniel.  We did lots of crazy kid stuff all over the country side!  Joe, you will always have a piece of my heart.  RIP now.

Vicki Nettleton

July 8, 2023 at 7:40 PM

I watched the video. So well done & very touching. My sincerest condolences going out to Nettie & the family

Joann & Daniel Gulenchyn

July 8, 2023 at 9:53 AM

I have known Joe for over 40 years and have experienced many facets of his personality.  With his recent lengthy stay in the hospital Daniel and I had many opportunities to visit with him and share many enlightening conversations and laughs with him.  He was definitely a one-of-a-kind character and kept his sense of humour to the end.  One thing I know for sure we need to give a shout out to Lawrence, and Lisa (and anyone else who supported the process) for going the extra mile to bring Joe out of the hospital to be at Joey's celebration of life in April.  That was no easy task to manage, getting him from Ste Anne to Whitemouth and back and attending to his needs during the service.   You gave him a great gift, which was an opportunity for closure in the loss of a son.  It also gave him one last opportunity to see many local friends and family that he hadn't seen in a very long time and would never see again.  He was adamant about being there and you guys made it happen, good on you! He expressed to us directly how good it was to be there and see everyone, he got one last adventure, in spite of the circumstances.  You are free from your earthly worries and pain .. RIP peace Joe. 

Cheri

July 7, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Such a beautiful video, rest in peace GO-JOE!

Judy and aart

July 7, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Rest in peace neighbor we had lots of laughs in aart's garage over the years

Brad Penner

July 7, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Lovely post.  I have many happy memories of Joe. Especially when they still lived around the back behind my mom and dad's farm.

Anthony Steffes

July 7, 2023 at 3:02 PM

As I watched the video, the warmth came through. I seemed to see flashes of the characters of all the family children who went through Whitemouth School. In each there was a strong character and an accompanying sense of humour. I am sorry for your loss and hope that he was the happy man in the video.

Tracey Gulenchyn

July 7, 2023 at 2:35 PM

We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.  With love Frank and Tracey Gulenchyn and family 

Kimberly Melnyk

July 7, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Such a lovely post. Just sad that the family is so divided and it’s beyond sad Joe. I have loved you from the moment I seen you and you will always have a special spot in my heart. I will always cherish every single visit that I have had with you and the conversations we would share with one another. So beyond grateful that you could meet Lincoln. I will always share good memories with him about you and hope he has the same qualities as you ❤️ Always be “Team Joe” Daniel, Joanne, Donald, Paula, Lisa, Donald, Josie, Lawrence and myself ❤️ Love you  to the moon back Joe ❤️

John Gulenchyn

July 7, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Miss u so so much already dad! I know when I last seen u. U had such amazing strength left in u. Before I left your side I asked u to squeeze my had abd that moment u should me u had such amazing strength 💪 and I told my self deep inside u got this u will fight this to the end and get better and come back home. But when I got notified by mother and friends on my phone I know at that point u where gone. I did my best to come home dad I really wanted to come see u once again 😔 I am missing my routine I had with u always. But now you're gone mom and I and Trish and Susan are truly missing u so so much with all of are hearts. 
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