Frances Misuga

Frances Irene Misuga (nee Antochow) of Wynyard, Saskatchewan passed away on May 4th, 2018. She was 69 years old.

Frances was born on April 26, 1949.  She will forever be remembered as a larger than life personality who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She worked and played hard, and in between enjoyed a good laugh and plenty of cheer.

She described her life as a good one.  She would tell you that she did things her own way, and in her own time and manner. She didn’t take anything at face value and was always determined to research to find an alternate solution or way to do any task, whether big or small.  She felt compelled to fight for her rights and wasn’t afraid to challenge systems or authorities.  One of her last messages that she wanted to share with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was to never fear a road block or when someone tells you no.  If the cause is just – pursue it!

Fran will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Isabelle (Farahmand) Eini of Kelowna, BC; Adele Misuga of Timmins, ON; Kimberly (Doug) Hepworth of Sudbury, ON; her grandchildren Caitlin (Josh) Taibossigai, Migwans, Kayle, and Carson Pitawanakwat, Andrew, Natasha, and Colin Daviau; great-grandchildren Laila and Uriah Taibossigai as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Also left to mourn are her siblings: Hanna Maksymytz, Stephanie Velychko, Ray (Bess) Antochow, Margaret Krawchuk, Georgina (John) Skilnik, Josephine (Rudy) Macsymach, Bill (Darla) Antochow and sisters-in-law Diane and Shirley Antochow.

Frances was predeceased by her parents Peter and Katherine Antochow; her brothers: John, Joseph, Mike, and Walter Antochow; sisters: Anastasia and Lena Antochow, Mary (Murray) Yurkiw, Rose (George) Mckenzie, Stella (William) Maksymytz, and brothers-in-law George Velychko and Raymond Maksymytz.

The family would like to acknowledge with deep gratitude and appreciation the following:

Dr. Akram Abdul-Kareem and Dr. Ali Sasani from the Wynyard Medical Clinic and their team for the on-going care, the professional attention, availability and follow-up that they provided throughout these past months.

Dr. Hader and his team at the Cancer Clinic in Saskatoon, Dr. Bigsby and Dr. Johnson and the team from St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon.

Julee Gibson and the Home Care team in Wynyard, SK – who diligently and respectfully attended to the medical care and support needs to our mom while she was at home.

Thank you to the staff at the Wynyard Pharmacy for your guidance, patience and frequent home visits.

To the nurses and staff at the Wynyard Hospital, a thousand thank you’s for the quality of care, attention and support that you showered on our mother to make her as comfortable as possible during her last days and hours.

A very special thank you goes to Father Augustine of the St. Mary’s RC Church in Wynyard, SK and to Tompkins Funeral Home in Wadena, SK.

There are a number of people who have been incredibly kind and wonderful these past six months.  Special mention to:

Tim Swinburnson, Scott Needham and Sharon Ell, Michelle Stolz (Good-Hall Memorials), Colleen Savard, and Grace Johnson.

And finally, an extra-special mention of thanks and love to Farahmand Eini, Caroline Holweck, Georgina Skilnik, Jackie McCaig and Sheldon Chasky for just everything in between! You’ve all had my back in so many ways.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Frances at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Royal Canadian Legion, located at 202 3rd Street E., Wynyard, SK.  The interment at the final resting place will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wynyard Palliative Care Unit.