Obituary of SAM SELEWICH

SAM SELEWICH It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather Sam, on March 25, 2012. Sam was born in Rossburn, Manitoba on November 18, 1912. He will be eternally remembered by his companion Mary Hominuk, children Julia Selewich and Don Pottinger of Winnipeg, Alice (Mike) Bodnarchuk of White Rock, BC, Lorne (Pat) Matusko of Beaumont, AB, John (Susan), Edward and Richard of Winnipeg. He also leaves to mourn his passing his sister Ann Maydaniuk of Shoal Lake, MB, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sam was predeceased by his wife Martha (Zenchyshyn), his mother Dora Boroskavich, his father Bill Selewich, his sister Tennie and adopted parents Angus and Mary Derlago. Sam married his wife Martha on November 2, 1941 in Rossburn. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until her passing on January 27, 1997. They raised their children in Rossburn and moved to Winnipeg in November 1962. He pursued life undaunted by all the hardships he encountered and worked diligently to support his family. He always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed dancing and spending time with his friends at Legion # 141. He lived for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sam will always be remembered as "Dancing Gigi". We will always miss you. We would like to thank Cedar Grove 5th Floor Misericordia staff for the wonderful care that they provided. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. A private family interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we would feel honored if donations in Sam’s memory were made to the Canadian Cancer Society, online or at 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3E 9Z9