Brandon Sun (Notice)

PENIUK: Steve J. Peniuk of Brandon, beloved husband of Mary Ann, dear father of Kathy, Stephanie, Anita, Marty and Amy, grandfather of Kayla, Dominic and Nicholas, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Cremation has taken place. The Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Todd Gabler will officiate. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Steve to the Kingdom Hall Building Fund, or the World Wide Work (Through the Local Congregation), 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3M5 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.

Dauphin Herald (Notice)

PENIUK: Steve J. Peniuk of Brandon, beloved husband of Mary Ann, dear father of Kathy, Stephanie, Anita, Marty and Amy, grandfather of Kayla, Dominic and Nicholas, passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Cremation has taken place. The Memorial Service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, on Saturday, May 13, 2006. Mr. Todd Gabler officiated. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Steve to the Kingdom Hall Building Fund, or the World Wide Work (Through the Local Congregation), 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3M5 or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 204-727-0330.

COMPLETE OBITUARY

PENIUK: Steve Joseph Peniuk passed away at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Steve was born on January 7, 1942 in Dauphin, Manitoba the seventh child of Stefan and Anna Peniuk. He started his education at Skala School before leaving to work on the family farm where he grew up near Ukraina, Manitoba. Steve moved to Brandon and drove the mail truck to many rural localities where he enjoyed meeting people. Steve met his wife, Mary Ann (Hamilton) at a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses. After their marriage they moved to Souris where Steve worked for WillanBea Seeds. With the arrival of his first daughter and the expectancy of his second daughter, Steve decided to return to Brandon to further his education. During this period of his life, he enjoyed getting back to the land while working for Bill Fardoe in the Brandon Hills. Steve took his pre-apprenticeship at Assiniboine Community College and served his apprenticeship with Summit Mechanical. After obtaining both his gas fitter and plumber's license, Steve worked for Gulf Oil as a gas fitter. In 1986, he started Peniuk Plumbing and Heating, which he operated until September 2002 before retiring due to failing health. Steve enjoyed meeting and visiting with people from all walks of life. He considered his customers to be his friends. Steve valued his relationship with his creator Jehovah and felt privileged to be a small part of the construction and maintenance of the local and various Kingdom Halls throughout Manitoba. Steve enjoyed spending time with his family. Steve's children have many happy memories with him camping, horseback riding, and going to the farm. His grandchildren remember their Grandpa taking them for a drive out of town to see a sunset. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann; children, Katherine, Stephanie, Anita (Ryan Wolski), Marty and Amy; grandchildren, Kayla, Dominic and Nicholas; brothers & sisters, Maria Mangaoil, Morris Peniuk, Borden Penwick, Elsie Kiryluk, Lee Zenchuck, John Peniuk and Gloria Campbell. Steve was predeceased by his parents: Stefan and Anna. The Memorial Service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, on Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Todd Gabler officiated. The family would like to send a sincere thank you to Dr. Engelbrecht, the hospital staff, congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, family and friends. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Steve to the Kingdom Hall Building Fund, or the World Wide Work (Through the Local Congregation), 3434 Park Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3M5 or to a charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Kingdom Hall Building Fund/World Wide Wo, or Charity of Choice