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Doukhobors - Early Settlers

Corinne_Postnikoff — 2009-11-01 01:33:19Z

http://www.doukhobor.org/Hawkes.htm

Always great to read first-hand perspectives from a particular era.

Thanks, Jon for continuing to post such accounts on www.doukhobor.org.

Did the Doukhobors share their impressions of their new land and fellow "countrymen"? (e.g. I wonder if they made any "statements" to the press or otherwise record their thoughts, feelings, and interpretations of early years in Canada?)

Corinne

In memory of ;Gerry Trubetskoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:56:05Z

From the Castlegar News Paper, Oct. 29th,2009; Gerry entered into rest a year ago Oct.28th,2008. Missed by your family.

In Memory of: Jackson Jacob Chernoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:53:41Z

From the Castlegar News paper; Jackson Jacob Chernoff Dec.5,1936-Oct.29,2006. Sadly missed by your family

OBIT; Edward Perepolkin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:50:35Z

From the Pennywise news paper, Oct.27th,2009; Edward Perepolkin born was born on April 6th,1935, in Glade,BC to parents Pete and Tina Perepolkin. He sadly passed away on April 30th,2009 in the St.Paul's Hospital in Vancouver,BC. Ed was predeceased by his parents, Pete(1985)& Tina(2003)His brother Paul passed away June 21st,2009. He is survived by wife Florence and daughter, Larissa and her husband Angel, grandaughter, Ysalane & grandson Sasha all of Montreal. Son, Ernie Perepolkin of Thrums,BC., brothers Walter(Katie) and Peter(Marge)Perepolkin and Aunt Mabel Salekin, and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Interment was at the Krestova Cemetery

55th Anniversary Geroge and Lil Ozeroff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:33:21Z

From the Pennywise Oct. 27th,2009: Congratulaions on your 55th wedding Anniversary,Love your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

OBIT; George Pozdnikoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:29:21Z

From the Castlegar News Paper, Oct.22,2009; (Short Version)George was born Aug.12,1932 in the village of Kamenoe to parents Peter and Mary. George died Oct.8th,2009 @the Kootenay Boundary Hospital. George met and married Nora in 1961 and settled in Ootischenia. George was predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers,Bill, Alex, Walter, a nephew Steven Rezansoff and great-nephew, Darren Rezansoff. Survived by wife Nora and two daughters, Lynn(Tom) Koftinoff, Sharon(James) Brown, three grandaughters Melissa, Jillian and Katrina. From a former marriage he is survived by his son, George(Lydia)Plotnikoff and grandsons Jed and Jamie. Also survived by his sister Marie(Pete)Rezansoff, borther Fred(mary) Pozdnekoff and many nieces and nephews.

IN MEMORY OF; Gary Maxwell Davidoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-30 00:01:14Z

From the Castlegar News paper Oct.22,2009; Gary born Mar. 8. 1959 and died Nov.2,2008. Forever loved and missed Dearly by Mom & Dad, Sherbinin, Makaroff and Boulin familes

In Memory of Harry William Plotnikoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-29 23:58:12Z

From the Castlegar News paper Oct.22,2009; Who passed away suddenly Oct.23,2008. It is hard to believe that it has been 1 year. You will forever be remembered and sadly missed; Your wife Elaine, and sons Michael(Lori), Greg (Sarah) and grandson Cole and family.

Obit; of Tannis Zoobkoff (nee-Kabatoff-Bartsoff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-29 23:43:17Z

From the Castlegar News paper Oct.8,2009; Tannis Zoobkoff June 11,1925-Oct.8,2009, Born in Ootischenia to parents of Peter S. and Helen Kabatoff. Tragically, her daughter Gladys Zoobkoff passed away just 2 days earlier on Oct. 6,2009. Tannis was predeceased by her daughter, Nettie Poochachoff, her husband Fred Zoobkoff and her first husband Mike Bartsoff. She is survived by brother Peter (Pat)Kabatoff, sister Eleanor(Pete), sister Anne, aunt Vera, and son Peter(Audrey), daughter Kathy(Bryan) and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A Funeral service was held at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Oct. 14, 2009 @ 10am followed by Interment at Ootischenia Cemetery

In Memory of John J. Verigin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-29 23:32:18Z

From the Castlegar News Oct.22,2009: In Loving Memeory of our dearest husband and father John J. Verigin CM, OBC Dec.6,1921-Oct.26,2008. Forever in our hearts, wife Laura and children J.J., Barry, Nina, and familes. Everyone is invited to join us in the traditional Doukhobour annual memorial service at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Sunday Oct.25,2009 @ 10:am

OBIT - DERGOUSOFF, Shannon

P_Remesoff — 2009-10-21 15:05:11Z

Shannon Dergousoff
DERGOUSOFF , Shannon Dorlene (nee Vanjoff) March 21, 1956 - October 15, 2009 Shannon Dorlene Dergousoff, beloved wife of Bert of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the age of 53 years. Shannon was born in Penticton, British Columbia on March 21, 1956. She is survived by her loving husband, Bert; daughter, Melissa and son Tyler; sister, Natalia (Willie) Morasch; brother, Bob Vanjoff; nephews, Justin, Adam and Ryan; stepsister, Heidi and stepbrother, Parys; stepmother, Ingrid as well as several extended family members. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Crowfoot Chapel (82 Crowfoot Circle N.W.) tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Cochrane Cemetery. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.In living memory of Shannon Dergousoff, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: 403-241-0044.
The Calgary Herald

Obit - LAPSHINOFF, John (Jack)

SLAPSHIN — 2009-10-21 00:03:11Z

LAPSHINOFF, John (JACK)

LAPSHINOFF, John (Jack) - On Monday, October 13, 2009 at Cottonwoods Extended Care Centre in Kelwona.

Predeceased by parents, John and Helen.

Jack was born in Kenora, Saskatchewan on April 5, 1926.

Cremation arrangements in care of EVERDEN RUST FUNERAL SERVICES, Kelowna, BC

http://www.castanet.net/obituaries/

Location of Museum on satellite map, web site and video.

Conovaloff — 2009-10-17 02:15:52Z

Museo del los Immigrantes, Rio Negro, Junta local de San Javier. Opened July 27, 2008.
Spanish website: http://museodelosinmigrantes.blogspot.com/
Satellite Map: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=-32.6666686&lon=-58.1355554&am...

San Javier, Tradicion Rusa del Uruguay, Rio Negro district. (Spanish video, 6:17 min.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzQ48vhnHYc

Re: Finding Relatives

eileenh007 — 2009-10-16 00:57:54Z

Hi, sorry for the late reply, but here goes, the Helen Hadiken, you are speaking of, that married Alex Remazoff, was my aunt Helen. She was my dad's sister. I could tell you of many fond memories of her. Talk soon, Eileen Hadiken

Obit: Florence Horcoff (nee-Swetlikoff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 17:06:57Z

From the Castlegar News paper; Florence Horcoff (nee- Swetlikoff) passed away quietly at Victoria General Hospital, BC on May 3rd at the age of 90. After spending her entire life in Castlegar,BC she moved to Victoria,BC in 2007 to live with her daughter. Predeceased by her parents, four brothers, her husband and two grandsons. She is survived by three sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren. Viewing Service was held may 7th, 2009 at the Funeral Chapel in Castlegar,BC, and May 8th,2009 a service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnessess in Castlegar,BC at 11am

Memory of: Wm. P. Harshenin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 16:41:34Z

From the Castlegar News; William P. Harshenin July 20th, 1944- July 7th, 2008 Sadly missed, love your family

Birthday: John Tamelin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 16:38:56Z

From the Castlegar News paper August 27,th,2009; Happy 80th Birthday to John Tamelin Aug.31,2009 love your family.

Engagement of: Lakevold/Soukeroff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 16:19:29Z

From the Castlegar News paper Sept.17th,2009; Rick and Colleen Lakevold and George and Shelley Soukeroff are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Alycia Marie Lakevold and Stephen Donald Soukeroff.

News Article - Passing on the Tradition - Doukhobor Woodwork Workshop

Jon_Kalmakoff — 2009-10-14 17:04:53Z

Reproduced from Castlegar News, dated October 13, 2009

Passing on the tradition

By Karen Haviland - Castlegar News

Published: October 13, 2009

If you want to talk wood and woodworking, Nick Denisoff, of Glade is the man to speak with.

It all started when Denisoff was 12.

“Grandma used a wooden spoon and it broke on her. So, she asked me to make her a spoon,” said Denisoff.

But Denisoff had no idea where to start. He had never worked with wood before.

“I said to my grandmother, ‘I can’t do this. How do I start?’”

His grandmother then did a very unusual thing. She asked all the grandchildren present to put their hands on a table and then lift up their fingers.

“Mine were the highest. My grandmother said, ‘Yours were the highest. You are a craftsman,’” Denisoff said, his eyes wide in wonder even now.

Trusting in his grandmother’s prediction, Denisoff went to work.

“I used an axe, a jackknife and some glass. And you know, when I was done it did look like a spoon. So I just went from there.”

Throughout the years Denisoff took every opportunity to learn the craft and hone his growing skills.

“My grandfather’s brother was quite good in that so I watched him and slowly started to improve,” Denisoff said.

Improve he did. Denisoff’s ladles, bowls and spoons are so popular that through the years people have sought him out.

In fact, when the Royal Family came to Castlegar they were presented with one of Denisoff’s ladles.

“There are other things which give you a boost and make you want to keep going with woodworking. One time a group went to Georgia to the memorial plaque where the Russians burned their arms and took one of my ladles as a gift,” Denisoff said.

It’s those things and the opportunity to pass down his skills which keeps Denisoff going.

“We have touched thousands of people with our Doukhobor traditions and cultures.”

Denisoff wants to keep those cultures and traditions alive. He believes the craft should be keep alive and is therefore hosting a woodworking workshop on “tips and jigs on Doukhobor spoons, ladles, related tools and wood.” That workshop is on Oct. 24 from 9 to 11 a.m.

“There are so many different types of wood around that people don’t even know about. We have Juniper, maple, cherry wood, oak and American black walnut. I just want to share this with people,” said Denisoff.

If you are interested in attending the workshop, call Denisoff at 250-399-4236.

Re: SWNA Premier Award for 2009 .. Doukhobor Settlement at Kylemore Series

Jon_Kalmakoff — 2009-10-05 18:29:09Z

Thank you Corinne, and to all others who have offered their congratulations on this prestigious award. It was wonderful to be recognized provincially for this Doukhobor heritage work. I look forward to sharing an updated article on the history of the Kylemore Doukhobor Colony with web-visitors in the next week or two!

Wedding: Lindsay Lea Clements and Grzegorz Jan Slobodzian

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 15:55:26Z

The parents, Geraldine & Bob Sookorukoff of Thrums,BC and Randy Clements of Penticton,BC & Tomasz and Maria Slobodzian of Krakow, Poland are happy to announced the marriage of their children Lindsay Lea Clements of Penticton,BC and Grzegorz Jan Slobodzian of Krakow,Poland/ Penticon,BC that took place on Sept.26th,2009, at the Naramata Inn and Spa, in Naramata,BC. The Bride's sister, Sarah Clements from the Gold Coast, Australia was her Maid-of-Honour and the best man was Kevin Christian of Penticton, BC.

Obit; John W. Hlookoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 15:35:14Z

From the Castlegar News Paper (Sort Version) John was born to parents William John and Dora (nee-Plotnikoff) Hloodikoff on Sept.17th,1936 in Trail,BC. He passed away on his birthday Sept.17,2009 at his home at the age of 73. He grew up in Goose Creek, Cresent Vally, BC with his parents and older brother Bill. John met his future wife Charlotte Sherbinin at the age of 16 and three years later on June 23rd, 1956 they were married. They settled on their property in Goose Creek and raised three children there. After the children were gone, they built their dream home on the banks of the Kootenay River in the South Slocan and moved in, in 1999. John was predeceased by an infant sister; father (1966), mother(1976), brother,Bill (2002), father-in-law Pete Sherbinin (2001). He will be greatly miss by his lovely wife Charlotte of 53 years, son John and wife Teresa and their children Tara and Shawn. Son Rick and wife Sharon and children Tanner and Tyler. Son, Gary and wife Monica and children Gevyn and Jayden. Mother-in-law Helen Sherbinin, sister-in-law Mini Hloodkoff from Abbotsford,BC, brother-in-law Colin and wife Kathy Sherbinin and family, sister-in-law Irene and Pat Poznikoff and family, sister-in-law Nettie and Mickey Shkuratoff and family, many nieces and nephews and relatives and friends. John's service was held at the Krestova Hall and laid to rest at the Krestova Cemetery on Monday Sept. 21st, 2009

Obit: Mabel Markin (nee-Astofooroff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 15:11:15Z

From the Castlegar News; Mable Markin was born to parents Alex and Fannie Astofooroff on May 3,1917,in Grand Forks, BC. She passed away on Sept.18,2009 at Talarico Place, Castlegar,BC at the age of 92. She lived in Grand Forks until March 21, 1940 when at the age of 22 she met and married Mike M. Markin of Ootischenia, where they raised their son and daughter there. Mable was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1985 and older sister Tina Truberskoff in 1972 and older brother Peter in 1983. Left to mourn are her son Harry &(Paulette), Her daughter Pasty & (Alex) Naychuck, and six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Ootischenia Community Hall on Sept.22,2009, from 10am-12noon followed by the interment in the Ootischenia Cemetery.

Obit: Fred Arishenkoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 14:58:05Z

From the Castlegar News (Short Verion):Fred Arishenkoff of Castlegar,BC was born to parents Peter.D. and Helen Arishenkoff on March 12, 1939 in Grand Forks, BC. He passed away on Sept.4th, 2009 at the Trail Hospital. He met and married Donna Tamelin from Pass Creek in October 1960. Fred was predeceased by his parents and older brother Peter. He will be missed by his wife Donna, son Leslie and wife Jacqueline Chua: daughter Michele and her husband John Sicking, sister Nina Moojalsky: brother Joe &(Grace)Arishenkoff: granddaughter Missy Chua: and many nieces and nephews. Funererl services were held on Sept. 10 & 11,2009 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, with burial at Pass Creek Cemetery

Memory of: Fred A. Konkin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 14:47:01Z

From the Castlegar News on Sept. 17th, 2009: Fred A. Konkin, Oct.25, 1917- Sept.19, 2004, Think of him as living, In the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost. And he was loved so much. Love your wife Gertrude, daughters and Families.

Obit: Cecil Nick Pereversoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 14:43:35Z

From the Castlegar News Paper: Cecil Nick Pereversoff of Kelowna, BC, was born on March 13th, 1941 in Pass Creek, BC to parents Nick and Annie Pereversoff and passed away suddenly on Sept.2,2009 at the Kelowna General Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents, and four bothers. Cecil was a beloved husband to Maureen, brother to Koozma &(Ann), father to Sandra, Edward, and Rodney &(Lisa) and grandfather to Katie and uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Cecil enjoyed the outdoors and had a special place in his heart for his dog. Cecil will always be remembered by kind nature and his infectious smile.

Memory of Nick Wm. Chernoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 01:00:15Z

Castlegar news paper Sept.23,2009: In loving memory of Nick Wm. Chernoff, Born June 17,1928 - Sept.22,2007.Missed by Edna, Marie, Larissa, Joe & Family

Obit: Marilyn Ruth Friedrich (nee- Cummings)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 00:45:47Z

Marilyn Ruth Friedrich (nee-Cummings)was born on Sept.26,1938 in Bath, New Brunswick and passed away on July 16th 2009 in Trail Hospital. She met and married William Friedrich on Feb. 16th, 1957. Missed by son,Jay &(Dana) Friedrich,of Genelle,BC, daughters, Tammy &(Larry)Peitzsche of Thrums, BC, Stacey Friedrich of Ontario,and Rachel Friedrich of Castlegar, BC. Also will be missed by 5 grandchildren, Ryan &(Kim) Sookorukoff of Vancouver, Narelle Sookorukoff and partner Nick Davis of Castlegar,BC, Sebastian and Cooper, Of Ontario and Korbyn of Castlegar,BC. Service was held at the Castlegar Funeral Home on July 21st.2009

In Memory of Lucy Kinakin

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-15 00:24:08Z

From the Castlegar News on June 18,2009: In Memory of Lucy Kinakin who passed away on June 19,2008. Sadly missed by the Kinakin,Tarasoff & Essery familes.

50th Wedding Anniversary' Nick and Vera Chernoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 02:06:29Z

From the Castlegar News; Join us in Celebrating their 50th wedding Anniversary on Sept. 19. 2009 12-4pm

Birth: Ella Grace Esovoloff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 02:03:22Z

From the Castlegar News: Ken aand Melissa and big brother Owen are so excited to announce the arrival of Ella Grace Esovoloff born June 15th, 2009 at 4:04pm, 8lbs. 7oz in the Trail Hospital BC. Proud grandparents are Mickey and Loretta Read, and Mike and Olga Esovoloff.

Obit; Mary Drazdoff (nee-Rilkoff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 01:58:16Z

From the Castlegar news Paper; It is sad and heavy hearts the family of Mary Drazdoff announces her passing at the Castleview Care Centre on Thursday Aug.13th,2009 at the age of 84 years. Mary was born in Castlegar to parents Pete and Lucy Rilkoff on Jan.4,1925. She married Paul Drazdoff on Feb.28,1944. Mary was predeceased by her husband Paul and brother Sam and sister-in-law Ann Rilkoff. Left to mourn are daughter Evelyn &(Bill) Manson, Daniel &(Brenda)Drazdoff, grandchildren Lauren and Axel Manson and Kayla and Tyler Drazdoff and sister Ann Podovinkoff. Servive was held on Aug.17th,2009 followed by the Interment at Park Memorial Cemetery, Castlegar,BC.

obit;Pauline Conkin (nee-Tarasoff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 01:29:51Z

From the Castlegar news (Short Version)Pauline was born Aug. 23, 1930 to parents Peter and Helen Tarasoff in Thrums, BC and passed away on July 3rd, 2009 at Talarico Place, Castlegar,BC at the age of 78. Pauline met and had married George Conkin of South Slocan in 1949 and raised 3 children. She is survived by son Michael of Calgary, daughter Shirley Giles of Castlegar and son Donald &(Terry) of Calgary, as well as 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also by her two brothers William &(Polly) Tarasoff of Thrums and Steve &(Nina) Tarasoff of Salmo,BC sister Sharon (Gaton) of Fernie,BC, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Pete (June 17,1981) and Helen (Aug.3,2001) and her husband George (Sept.16th,1992)

obit; Polly Rilkoff (nee- Kanigan)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 01:14:57Z

From the Castlegar news. Polly was born on Nov.13,1923 to parents John and Polly Kanigan in Verigin, Sask. At the age of 16 the family moved to Winlaw, BC where she met and married Peter Rilkoff in 1942. Polly passed away peacefully at her home in Grandforks, BC on June 30th, 2009 at the age of 85. She will be missed by her daughters Mary (Al), Sally (Fred) Laura and Elsie (Bill)and 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Polly has one sister and two brothers plus many other family members. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, grandson, 2 brothers, sister-in-law, and her brother-in-law. Cremation took place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

obit; Alec William Hoodicoff

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 01:01:03Z

From the Castlegar News paper; (Only partly printed,too long to type out)Alec was born on July 24, 1932 to parents William and Helen Hoodicoff and raised on a small farm in Lower Raspberry Village,BC and died June 23, 2009. Alec married Mary Samarodin of Koch Siding on Feb. 16, 1952 and stayed married for 57 years. He leaves behind his wife Mary, son Gerry and partner Wendy, grandchildren Eric and Steve, sister-in-law Nancy and Alex Pereversoff, brother-in-law Pete Samarodin and sister-in-law Mary Hoodicoff of Vancouver and many nieces and nephews. Alec was predeceased by his parents William and Helen, brothers Mike and wife Polly, Bill and wife Betty, Peter, and also a sister Verna and her daughter Janey. Service was held on June 29th at the Brillant Cultural Centre.

Obit Anne Popoff (nee-Woykin)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 00:40:42Z

From the Castlegar News paper; Anne Popoff was born on Jan.4th 1925 to parents Tom and Nastia Woykin and passed away on June 8, 2009 at the Trail Hospital at the age of 84. She is predeceased by a daughter Marlene at birth, husband Mike Popoff, and parents Nastia and Tom. She is survived by son Larry and wife Patricia and grandsons Shawn and Jason; and son Michael and wife Marcia and step-granddaughter Diane. Plus extended family and friends.Funeral Service will be held on June 12th and 13th,2009. Internment at the Brillant Cemetery

Obit: Mabel Bidinoff (nee-Postnikoff)

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 00:29:11Z

From the Castlegar News paper: On Mable Bidinoff, passed away on May 6,2009 at Talarico Place at the age of 83 years. Mable was born in Champion Creek on Sept.14,1925 to the parents of Fred and Nora Postnikoff. Mable married Mike Bidinoff in 1947 and the family moved to Robson, BC., in 1952 and raised 4 children. Mable lost her husband at a early age but raised her family in Robson until her health was failing. She then moved to the Rota Villa in 1993 and lived there until 1997 and then was placed in Talarico. Mable was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1965,son Raymond in 1985 and grandson Brett Poohachoff in 1995. Left to mourn her loss are daughters Verna (Koozma) Poohachoff of Slocan Park,BC, Marine (Blair)Archibald of Mackenzie,BC, and Irene Philipoff of Creston,BC, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Cremation will take place but no service.

Lawerence and Katherine Zaytsoff Anniversary

gerryclements1 — 2009-10-14 00:08:44Z

From the Castlegar News paper. Happy 25th Wedding Anniversay to Lawerence and Katherine Zaytsoff , May 26th 2009 Love your family

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

peanutt22 — 2009-09-05 05:53:42Z

penguinosrule@msn.com

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

peanutt22 — 2009-09-05 05:17:53Z

Hi Barb. This is Judy, Reesa's mom. I was a Kabaroff before marriage, but I'm sorry. My daughter believed my Aunt Polly was a Kabaroff too. She was actually a Vereschagin. I do, however, have a book written by an aunt of mine that tells some of the Kabaroff history and I, somewhere in my drawer of keepsakes, have a copy of the Kabaroff family tree. The town of Blaine Lake also published a big blue book of the history of Blaine Lake and the people who lived there. I will try look things up for you as soon as I get my next break from work. In the mean time, I am sending you my personal e-mail address; please let me know yours, as I am not on this site and couldn't log into it from home. Look forward to hearing from you. -Judy

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

peanutt22 — 2009-08-26 18:47:42Z

Hey Barb,
My name is Reesa Cooper. My mom is Maryanne Servizio (Kaboroff). I sent her the link to this site so hopefully she can reply to you with some info. I believe Polly was my great aunt ( my grandma Elizabeth's sister). I remember Polly very well. Spent a lot of time with her as a little girl. My mom will be visiting me on the 5th of september so if she hasn't already, I'll have her give you as much info as possible.

Ancestory

cdngurl34 — 2009-08-31 14:57:24Z

Hi,
My name is Angela Freer. My grandparents are Harold and Irene Freer of Grand Forks, BC. I am filling this out today, because my recently deceased mother was born to a lady by the name of Tina Stoochnoff from Grand Forks and Dennis Rodman of Athabasca in 1958. My mother was adopted by my grandparents in 1961. As such, I don't know anything about my heritage. Upon my mothers death, I found a copy of her adoption information (hence the reason I have the name Tina Stoochnoff). My mom, born Janice Lee was born in Merrit BC on August 25, 1958. It is uncertain whether or not my mothers paternal parents were married, because the adoption papers aren't specific with that information. According to the adoption papers, Dennis Rodman, was a logger; and Tina Stoochnoff was a housewife. I have been told that Tina Stoochnoff and Dennis Rodman had 3 children. My mother, another daughter (who has a birth mark on the side of her face), and a son. Before my mom passed away, apparently she had found at least one of her siblings. This sibling that my mother was in contact with, is said to reside just outside of Edmonton, AB. Is there anyone out there who can help fill in the missing ancestory gaps??? I can be reached via email .... cdn_gurl_34@hotmail.com.

Thank you in advance for whatever help you might be able to give my sisters and I.

*Obit. - ARISHENKOFF, Fred

Corinne_Postnikoff — 2009-10-01 17:26:34Z

Fred Arishenkoff of Castlegar, BC peacefully entered eternal rest at Trail Hospital on September 4, 2009. Fred was born on March 12, 1939 in Grand Forks, BC, to parents Peter D. and Helen Arishenkoff.

Funeral services were held at Brilliant Cultural Centre, on Sept. 10 and 11 with burial at Pass Creek Cemetery.

Fred spent his early years growing up and attending school in Grand Forks and graduated in 1957.

Soon thereafter, he met the love of his life, Donna Tamelin from Pass Creek and they were married in October, 1960. Within the next few years, they became proud parents of son Leslie and daughter Michele.

Fred pursued a career in teaching that lasted over 32 years. He received his teaching degree from UBC, and his M.Ed from Gonzaga University. His teaching posts would take him and his family to Nakusp, Fruitvale, and Castlegar (Kinnaird and Twin Rivers Elementary).

Retirement kept him busy. Fred was called upon to officiate at weddings and funerals. He was appointed to the Selkirk College Board of Directors. He was also instrumental in establishing a governance structure for the Grandview Housing Cooperative of which he was a member. Fred also belonged and volunteered his time to the USCC. Some of his spare time was spent singing in choirs, playing guitar and singing at senior's residences and Blue Grass festivals.

Fred was a dedicated, disciplined and devoted man. Tis was demonstrated through his raising of a loving family, using his talents to make a positive difference in the community, and pursuing hobbies and interests that fulfilled his life.

Fred leaves a legacy to his surviving family, his wife Donna; son Leslie and his wife, Jacqueline Chua; daughter Michele and her husband, John Sicking; sister Nina Moojalksy; brother Joe (Grace) Arishenkoff; granddaughter Missy Chua; and many nieces and nephews. Fred is predeceased by his parents and older brother Peter.

Fred's presence will be missed by all who were touched by him. Although he is no longer with us physically, he will continue to live through the many memories and through his generous spirit.

Memorial donations can be made to USCC ISKRA, OR ISKRA EQUIPMENT FUND, BOX 3024 CASTLEGAR, BC V1N 3H4.

The family of Fred Arishenkoff wishes to extend heartful thanks to the relatives, friends and neighbours for their comforting words, generous acts of giving and support during this difficult time. Thank you to all the medical staff who cared for Fred during his illness, Castlegar Funeral Chapel staff, psalmists and congregational singers, ladies catering, and Leonard Markin for officiating. There are not enough words to express our gratitude.

*Obituary from Castlegar News, October 1, 2009

SWNA Premier Award for 2009 .. Doukhobor Settlement at Kylemore Series

Corinne_Postnikoff — 2009-10-04 01:32:58Z

CONGRATULATIONS, Jonathan J. Kalmakoff and Anne Sanderson for receiving the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association
Better Newspaper Competition Premier Award for 2009.

http://www.doukhobor.org/SWNA.htm

Chronicling the contribution of the Doukhobors to the development of the Kylemore and surrounding area must have been an interesting exploration.

Heritage comprehension and preservation is important to current and future generations.

Continued success with subsequent research and recording!

Corinne

LEIS, Alex

fredstrelieff — 2009-10-15 15:33:06Z

Obituary taken from the Kamsack Times September 17, 2009
LEIS: Funeral services for Alex Leis, 94, of Kamsack, who passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2009 in the Kamsack Hospital, were held September 10, 2009 in the Chapel of E. Andrychuk Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Wood officiating. Interment was in the Runnymede cemetery.
Alexander Leis was born September 24, 1914 in Rhein, SK to Jack and Anna (Rommel) Leis. Family relocated to a farm in the Mylor district where Alex attended school. He married Martha (Schaefer) October 27, 1935 at Runnymede. Alex farmed in the Mylor, Togo and Runnymede areas. Alex was a dedicated farmer with a passionate love of the land. He was a self-taught cow doctor and gave freely of his time helping his neighbours with their animals. He was on call 24 hours a day. Alex served on the Mylor and Runnymede School Boards, on the Runnymede Wheat Pool Committee, RM of Cote as Councillor for 19 years and was Reeve for 25 years, also was on Kamsack Union Hospital Board for many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Anna Leis, loving wife Martha; infant son, Richard; daughter, Diane; brothers, John and Fred; sisters, Molly, Mary and Lydia. Alex is survived by his sons, Lawrence (Marie), Richard; daughters, Olinda (Ron) Elsasser, Shirley (Mike) Tomochko; grandchildren, Cory, Kelsey and Candace Leis, Kelly (Gerry) Martin, Dawna Elsasser (Tom Assaly), Chris Elsasser (Rob Yarde), Paul Tomochko, Nathan Tomochko, Shawn Leis, Tami (Kevin) Shukin, Tyson Leis; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jordan Leis, Alicia and Josh Strukoff, Adam and Anna Martin, Brent, Nathan and Alexa Crozon and Alexander Yarde, McKenzie and Santana Shukin; brothers, Henry, Jack, Ron; sisters, Emma, Beth, Esther, Helene and Eleanor.
Alex will be greatly missed by family and his many friends young and old. May his loving spirit live on in us forever.

Re: Obit - Doris VERIGIN (1918-2009) Cowley-Lundbreck, Alberta, Canada

Conovaloff — 2009-08-28 19:28:13Z

http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/86825/35/

Obituaries, The Lethbridge Herald, Lundbreck, Alberta Canada
20 August 2009

It is with great sadness that the family announced the passing of DORIS VERIGIN on Monday, August 17, 2009 in Pincher Creek.

Doris is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters Liuba (Carter) Lyon of Grand Forks, BC and Venera (Mike) Jozsa of Calgary; grandchildren Madison and Brett and sister Helen (Art) Bailey of Edmonton, AB. She was predeceased by her parents, three sisters Laura Osachoff, Ann Maloff, Mable Dutoff and brother Bill Fedosoff, a niece and nephew.
Doris will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by her family and many friends.

Prayer services and commemoration of Doris’s Life will begin on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 7:00pm and continuing Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00am with an Interment at 3:00pm at the United Doukhobor of Alberta Cemetery, Lundbreck, Alberta.

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

barbstalker — 2009-08-23 22:41:46Z

i am looking for the family tree of my grandmother polly ann kabaroff born 25 jan 1919. her fathers name was nick kabaroff. if you have any info i would really appreciate it thankyou barb stalker

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

barbstalker — 2009-08-30 21:27:10Z

thankyou so very much. I look forward to hearing from you or your mom.

Re: Kaboroff Family - Blaine Lake, Sk

rbkabaroff — 2009-09-05 01:42:00Z

I believe you have the surname wrong. It could not be Kabaroff

Search of relatives from Russia

ivankalmykov05 — 2009-10-03 18:54:54Z

Hello Duhobory of Canada.
I not so unitary sent the letter in edition "Spark" with the request in search of relatives, my letter have published in edition, for what I express many thanks. In connection with reception of the new information from relatives and John Kalmakoff's especially important information, therefore I openly repeatedly apply to All who in forces to me to help. Further the text of the first letter,

Hello.
Ivan Mihajlovich, the native writes you Kalmyks with. Гореловки Bogdanovsky area of republic Georgia. At present I live in the Tula area Chernsky area with. Arkhangelsk.
Yours faithfully and the big request I address to you to help me with search of my relatives living in Canada. At drawing up of the family tree it was found out that one of my distant ancestors has moved to Canada, presumably it has left in 1914-17. And my request to you consists in that by means of your edition of magazine "Spark", to try to find my distant relatives.
My great-great-grandfather Potapov Michael, having left the spouse Medvedev Anastas Semenovnu (presumably 1886 of a birth) with two children: Potapov Feodosija Mihajlovna (1908-10 of a birth) and Potapov Tatyana Mihajlovna (1915-17 of a birth), has moved to Canada. Under stories of the grandfather and the grandmother, after moving he wrote letters much, but at that time many were afraid of the Soviet power and did not answer, well and certainly his wife was against that answered, and consequently communication was lost. As from stories it was found out that someone came from Canada (whether its nephew or the grandson, but this information not checked up) and searched for relatives in the area of Potapov Michael, but that there happens, I can not precisely tell, and to communication with it does not remain. Dates can be and not true as a lot of time has passed and very difficult in the present state of affairs precisely to tell.
Certainly at it the family there was formed and after it there were descendants with whom very much it would be desirable to establish connection and to tell that after Potapov Michael in Russia there was a considerable quantity of the descendants one of which am I.

After the publication of this letter there was a new information. From relatives I have received the information that Michael Potapov has gone to Canada after the mother, but here I do not know the Name, and a surname I can assume that it was as Potapov.
And here the valuable information from Respected духоборца John Kalmakoff has been received, for what приклоняюсь before it and God grant to it of health for its works and I express gratitude on behalf of all my relatives living in Russia in the Tula area. Further a fragment from John Kalmakoff's letter ….

«That I can tell to you, - that there were some families Potapov which immigrated to Canada with Doukhobors in 1899. Among these families was not any Mikhail Potapovs. However, with 1912 forward, there is a report there is nobody Mikhail Potapov - I have not found the vessel report on which it has come to Canada, but I think that it has arrived later, to 1910-1912 periods, to Canada. It is unique Mikhail Potapov which I can find in reports. However, this Mikhail Potapov, apparently, has got married in Canada - to another Doukhobor who immigrated in 1912 - Fedosia Antifaev. After that, they have begun a family together. They lived in area of village of Arran (or Pelly), Saskatchewan from 1912-1926. After 1926, they moved in Jolly boat area, Alberta and later Coaldale, Alberta. I cannot tell for certain, whether is it your family - but he/she is the unique possible candidate whom I can identify».

I apologise for some not accuracy in words as I do not know English language.

Thanks. I look forward to hearing.
Yours faithfully И.М. Kalmyks