Obituary of ROSIE (ROSE) MYKYTYN

Rosie (Rose) Mykytyn

(nee Billas)

December 18, 1920 - October 18, 2018

Rose peacefully passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 97.

Rose was predeceased by her parents George and Domka [Annie] Billas, husband of 67 Years Michael and brother George. She will be missed by her sister Helen (Terry), niece Cheryl (John), great nephews Blair, Mark, Zachary, great niece Nicole (Brendan), great-great nephew Daxton, nephew Bill (Colleen) and great niece Kaitlin (Michael), numerous nieces and nephews and their families in Vancouver.

Rose was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Growing up in East Kildonan all her life, she was involved in the East Kildonan Historical Society in the 70's. Rose learned to swim at the age of 50 and then taught swimming to seniors at the East Kildonan YMCA; along with her niece Cheryl, they together managed to swim a mile. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers; they were her pride and joy. Rose was a member of The Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Ivan Suchavsky, where she helped make perogies every Thursday like clock work.

Pallbearers will be Bill Allan, John Ferreira, Blair Rentz, Mark Rentz, Brendan Mungal, and Zachary Ferreira.

Prayers will be said at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 25th at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 26th at Cropo Funeral Chapel 1442 Main Street.

Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice.

VICHNAYA PAMYAT Rest in Peace