Mike Chuba

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Mike Chuba

November 12, 1923 - March 9, 2004

CHUBA: It is with great sadness that the family of Mike Chuba announces his passing on March 9, 2004 at the Hamiota Hospital following a brief three week illness from a brain stem bleed.

Mike was born in the R.M. of Strathclair in the Seech area on Nov. 12, 1923, the eldest child of Nick and Katherine (Drozda) Chuba. Mike is survived by two brothers, Harry (Sonia) and Peter (Leona) both from Surrey, BC; three sisters, Jean Dnistranski of Hamiota, Anne Tutakaluke of Shoal Lake and Helen Ewasiuk of Lake Audy; two sisters-in law, Francis Chuba of Oakburn, and Pat Chuba of Ottawa, ON; six step-children, two with whom he maintained close family ties, Ken (Linda) and Gerald (Theresa) and two step-grandchildren, Michael and Stacey. Mike had many very special nephews and nieces.

When tragedy struck and Mike's father passed away he became the head of the family and assisted his mother in managing the farming operation. To some of the younger children, he was the only father they knew. He would undertake this task in his quiet unassuming manner, never complaining, but assisting, encouraging, scolding when necessary but always supportive.

Mike would work off the farm in the winter months in Ontario and Northern Manitoba at the pulp mills and returning in the spring to farm. In 1960 after his task at hand had been completed Mike ventured off to other points and purchased a farm in the Crandall area. Mike continued logging until he acquired his herd of cattle. He spent the next several years establishing a very successful farming operation, through hard work and integrity. Mike was always a willing helper when a project was undertaken in the community. In the mid 1980's Mike sold the farm but resided there for approximately two years before moving to Shoal Lake. Mike was a hard worker and lived his life with integrity and honesty and to those that knew him, he was a friend, a father figure, always supportive, encouraging, caring, loving and helpful.

A Celebration of Life Mass was held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church at Elphinstone, March 13, 2004 with interment at the Parish Cemetery. A Prayer Vigil was held on the evening of March 12 at Rae's Funeral Chapel. Rev. Deacon Conrad Plante officiated. A long time family friend, Gerald Ryback assisted and read the readings. A great nephew, Michael Chuba carried the cross. His pallbearers were nephews Barry Chuba, Bob Chuba. Larry Dnistranski, Barry Mymko and nieces Jacqueline Pereira and Anita Chuba.

We are lucky to have known this kind, gentle man and the family will miss him. He was a gift from God to his family but now he is a gift to God. Whenever you feel the sun's rays upon your shoulders, you will always know that Mike is holding you in his own special way. Mike, you area ray of sunshine the way yon touched everyone's lives. Take care and keep on shining. Find a quiet moment to reflect, go back to the place in you, where Mike touched you. You will find he is still there. He will always be. We love you Mike and we will miss you. God take care of him. This world will continue, from this day on there will always come a time for planting, day will always follow night, and the warm days of summer will always follow the cold and snow of winter as long as the earth shall be and God always keeps his promises.

Rae's Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson were in care of the arrangements.