Steven and Helen Derhak - Revision history

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Early life of Steven John Derhak */

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Early life of Steven John Derhak

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	Steve’s grandparents were [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Dmytro_and_Ahafia_Derhak Dmytro Derhak and Hafia Sheeshka]. Dmytro was a very pious man (meaning that his love for the Lord affected his whole life, and others recognised this). On a Sunday afternoon, he would gather all his grandchildren around him, so that he could read them the Sunday [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Gospel] reading, and explain it to them. Because Steve spoke about his grandfather with such great respect, and because the influence of his grandfather was so great, it is not really possible to consider Steve’s life without paying attention to the significance of his grandfather [[Dmytro and Hafia Derhak \|Dmytro]]. His grandfather's biography is an important supplement to Steve's biographical details.		Steve’s grandparents were [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Dmytro_and_Ahafia_Derhak Dmytro Derhak and Hafia Sheeshka]. Dmytro was a very pious man (meaning that his love for the Lord affected his whole life, and others recognised this). On a Sunday afternoon, he would gather all his grandchildren around him, so that he could read them the Sunday [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Gospels Gospel] reading, and explain it to them. Because Steve spoke about his grandfather with such great respect, and because the influence of his grandfather was so great, it is not really possible to consider Steve’s life without paying attention to the significance of his grandfather [[Dmytro and Hafia Derhak \|Dmytro]]. His grandfather's biography is an important supplement to Steve's biographical details.

	In 1902, Dmytro and Hafia emigrated with their 2 children Tatiana and Ivan to Canada, where they settled in Sandy Lake, Manitoba. Ivan Derhak (Steve’s father) later married Maria Shindruk (sister of John, and daughter of another founding family of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Sandy_Lake_MB_Saint_Nicholas_Orthodox_Church_and_Cemetery_1900 Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church] in Sandy Lake). Tatiana later married Nikifor Rystephanuk, who became an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] at the time of his marriage (he had been [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Church Ukrainian Catholic]). He became a founder of the second Temple to be built. Dmytro and Hafia had another child, Maria, who later married Nicholas Rystephanuk, brother of Nikifor. Nicholas also embraced the Orthodox Faith at the time of his marriage. Before passing through [https://pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/arriving-at-halifax-before-pier-21 Canadian Immigration] in [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halifax Halifax], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/nova-scotia Nova Scotia], the original family name was Reshtefaniuk (rather than Rystephanuk). This surname seems to have a Greek root "[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aristophanes Aristophanes]" with a Ukrainian ending "uk" (meaning "son of"). The best known Aristophanes was a Greek poet who wrote comedy in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Ancient Greece].		In 1902, Dmytro and Hafia emigrated with their 2 children Tatiana and Ivan to Canada, where they settled in Sandy Lake, Manitoba. Ivan Derhak (Steve’s father) later married Maria Shindruk (sister of John, and daughter of another founding family of [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Sandy_Lake_MB_Saint_Nicholas_Orthodox_Church_and_Cemetery_1900 Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church] in Sandy Lake). Tatiana later married Nikifor Rystephanuk, who became an [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Introduction_to_Orthodox_Christianity Orthodox Christian] at the time of his marriage (he had been [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Church Ukrainian Catholic]). He became a founder of the second Temple to be built. Dmytro and Hafia had another child, Maria, who later married Nicholas Rystephanuk, brother of Nikifor. Nicholas also embraced the Orthodox Faith at the time of his marriage.

			Before passing through [https://pier21.ca/research/immigration-history/arriving-at-halifax-before-pier-21 Canadian Immigration] in [https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halifax Halifax], [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/nova-scotia Nova Scotia], the original family name was Reshtefaniuk (rather than Rystephanuk). This surname seems to have a Greek root "[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aristophanes Aristophanes]" with a Ukrainian ending "uk" (meaning "son of"). The best known Aristophanes was a Greek poet who wrote comedy in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Ancient Greece].

	Because he had learnt to read the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Slavonic_language Slavonic] language, Dmytro became a “dyak” ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Cantor cantor]) while still in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine Ukraine]. (The word “dyak” has its root-meaning in the Greek word for “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon deacon]”, and its root-meaning is “servant” or “service”.) Then, when he arrived in Sandy Lake, and the Church of [https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2018/12/06/103484-saint-nicholas-the-wonderworker-archbishop-of-myra-in-lycia Saint Nicholas] was established, because of his learning, experience and ability, he became the "dyak" in this church. That is how his son Ivan (John), and Ivan’s son Steve became “dyaks” also, which thus resulted in 3 generations in Canada of cantors (dyaks) in the family. Dmytro was a very stern, but loving and much-respected father and grandfather. The 4 straight generations of "dyaks" in this family include :		Because he had learnt to read the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Slavonic_language Slavonic] language, Dmytro became a “dyak” ([https://orthodoxwiki.org/Cantor cantor]) while still in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Ukraine Ukraine]. (The word “dyak” has its root-meaning in the Greek word for “[https://orthodoxwiki.org/Deacon deacon]”, and its root-meaning is “servant” or “service”.) Then, when he arrived in Sandy Lake, and the Church of [https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2018/12/06/103484-saint-nicholas-the-wonderworker-archbishop-of-myra-in-lycia Saint Nicholas] was established, because of his learning, experience and ability, he became the "dyak" in this church. That is how his son Ivan (John), and Ivan’s son Steve became “dyaks” also, which thus resulted in 3 generations in Canada of cantors (dyaks) in the family. Dmytro was a very stern, but loving and much-respected father and grandfather. The 4 straight generations of "dyaks" in this family include :

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Early life of Helen Rochelle

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	==Early life of Helen Rochelle==		==Early life of Helen Rochelle==

	Helen Rochelle was born in the [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/crawfordpark.shtml Crawford Park District] on 28 March, 1924, the child of Jakob and Anna Rochelle (born Gregorash). The family name "Rochelle" is a Canadianisation of the Ukrainian "Rozhela". There were 2 other children besides Helen : Earl and Mary.		Helen Rochelle was born in the [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/crawfordpark.shtml Crawford Park District] on 28 March, 1924, the child of [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262691477/jacob-rochelle Jakob] and [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262691488/annie_katherine_rochelle Anna] Rochelle (born Gregorash). The family name "Rochelle" is a Canadianisation of the Ukrainian name "Rozhela". There were 2 other children besides Helen : Earl, and Mary.

	The original form of the family name was different, but it became “Canadianised” in the same way as were many others.		The original form of the family name was different, but it became “Canadianised” in the same way as were many others.

	Helen began her schooling at Clear Creek School. In 1930, the family moved to Sandy Lake and Helen continued her schooling in Sandy Lake, where she finished Grade 11. ~~She then~~ worked for a while at the Co-op Store where her father was the Co-op manager. She also worked at one of the cafes in town. Living by the lake, she enjoyed swimming and became an excellent swimmer (she swam with some of her friends across the lake a few times). She also enjoyed other sports.		Helen began her schooling at Clear Creek School. In 1930, the family moved to Sandy Lake and Helen continued her schooling in Sandy Lake, where she finished Grade 11. Then she worked for a while at the Co-op Store where her father was the Co-op manager. She also worked at one of the cafes in town. Living by the lake, she enjoyed swimming and became an excellent swimmer (she swam with some of her friends across the lake a few times). She also enjoyed other sports.

	Then she met Steven Derhak, and they decided to marry.		Then she met Steven Derhak, and they decided to marry.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Early life of Steven John Derhak */

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Early life of Steven John Derhak

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	Steven John Derhak was born on 20 January, 1919, on the farm at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Lake,_Manitoba Sandy Lake], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], to his parents, Ivan (John) and Maria Derhak (born Shindruk) .		Steven John Derhak was born on 20 January, 1919, on the farm at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Lake,_Manitoba Sandy Lake], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba Manitoba], [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada], to his parents, Ivan (John) and Maria Derhak (born Shindruk) .

	His parents had previously emigrated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ukraine Western Ukraine] to [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada].		His parents had previously emigrated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ukraine Western Ukraine] to [https://www.britannica.com/place/Canada Canada]. They had arrived from the village of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_villages_in_Ternopil_Oblast Paniowce] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ternopil_Oblast Ternopil district] of the semi-autonomous province of [https://www.encyclopediaofukraine.com/display.asp?linkpath=pages/G/A/Galicia.htm Galicia] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austria-Hungary Austro-Hungarian Empire].

	Steve had a brother, Walter, and 2 sisters, Helen and Ina.		Steve had a brother, Walter, and 2 sisters, Helen and Ina.

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Early life of Helen Rochelle */

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Early life of Helen Rochelle

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	==Early life of Helen Rochelle==		==Early life of Helen Rochelle==

	Helen Rochelle was born in the [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/crawfordpark.shtml Crawford Park District] on 28 March, 1924, the child of Jakob and Anna Rochelle (born Gregorash). There were 2 other children besides Helen : Earl and Mary.		Helen Rochelle was born in the [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/crawfordpark.shtml Crawford Park District] on 28 March, 1924, the child of Jakob and Anna Rochelle (born Gregorash). The family name "Rochelle" is a Canadianisation of the Ukrainian "Rozhela". There were 2 other children besides Helen : Earl and Mary.

	The original form of the family name was different, but it became “Canadianised” in the same way as were many others.		The original form of the family name was different, but it became “Canadianised” in the same way as were many others.
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	Helen began her schooling at Clear Creek School. In 1930, the family moved to Sandy Lake and Helen continued her schooling in Sandy Lake, where she finished Grade 11. She then worked for a while at the Co-op Store where her father was the Co-op manager. She also worked at one of the cafes in town. Living by the lake, she enjoyed swimming and became an excellent swimmer (she swam with some of her friends across the lake a few times). She also enjoyed other sports.		Helen began her schooling at Clear Creek School. In 1930, the family moved to Sandy Lake and Helen continued her schooling in Sandy Lake, where she finished Grade 11. She then worked for a while at the Co-op Store where her father was the Co-op manager. She also worked at one of the cafes in town. Living by the lake, she enjoyed swimming and became an excellent swimmer (she swam with some of her friends across the lake a few times). She also enjoyed other sports.

	Then she met Steven Derhak, and they decided to marry.		Then she met Steven Derhak, and they decided to marry.

	==Marriage, 1941==		==Marriage, 1941==

Vladyka Seraphim: /* Bereavement, 2002 */

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Bereavement, 2002

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	On Saturday, 23 February, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., there was a "Celebration of Life" at [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/stpatricksstjudesanglican.shtml Saint Patrick and Saint Jude Anglican Church in Winnipeg].		On Saturday, 23 February, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., there was a "Celebration of Life" at [http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/stpatricksstjudesanglican.shtml Saint Patrick and Saint Jude Anglican Church in Winnipeg].

	~~'''~~Maintenance and renewal of the Pioneer Cemetery, 2002~~'''~~		==Maintenance and renewal of the Pioneer Cemetery, 2002==

	Steve was one of a group of people who recovered and cleaned up the [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2617074/pioneer-cemetery-(north) Pioneer Cemetery]. This land is situated in a marsh, and it was the site of the first Temple which burned.		Steve was one of a group of people who recovered and cleaned up the [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2617074/pioneer-cemetery-(north) Pioneer Cemetery]. This land is situated in a marsh, and it was the site of the first Temple which burned.

	They were careful to make sure that it was re-blessed in 2002. At that time, both the site and the few tombstones there were all [https://www.goarch.org/-/the-order-for-the-lesser-sanctification-of-the-water re-blessed with holy water and prayers]. That particular site is not far from the present Temple ; but to be able to make one’s way to this place, it is necessary to be watchfully aware of the weather.		They were careful to make sure that it was re-blessed in 2002. At that time, both the site and the few tombstones there were all [https://www.goarch.org/-/the-order-for-the-lesser-sanctification-of-the-water re-blessed with holy water and prayers]. That particular site is not far from the present Temple ; but to be able to make one’s way to this place, it is necessary to be watchfully aware of the weather.


	[[File:Sandy Lake Manitoba Pioneer Cemetery 2.png]] '''Sandy Lake North Pioneer Cemetery'''		[[File:2002 blessing of Pioneer Cemetery 2.png]] '''Re-blessing the North Pioneer Cemetery'''


			[[File:Sandy Lake Manitoba Pioneer Cemetery 2.png]] '''Sandy Lake North Pioneer Cemetery'''


			[[File:SandyLakeOldCemetery 2.jpg]] '''Sandy Lake North Pioneer Cemetery'''

	==Repose of Steven, 2003==		==Repose of Steven, 2003==

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Bereavement, 1970

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	Mary Derhak was survived by her husband John, her sons Steven and Walter, and her daughters Helen and Ina.		Mary Derhak was survived by her husband John, her sons Steven and Walter, and her daughters Helen and Ina.


	'''End of farming, 1974'''		'''End of farming, 1974'''

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Farming ; parish service ; community service

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	[[~~https://orthodoxcanada.ca/~~File:Stnicholassandylakeinterior2017_2.jpg]] '''Interior of the third Temple'''		[[File:Stnicholassandylakeinterior2017_2.jpg]] '''Interior of the third Temple'''

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	[[File:Sandy Lake Temple 1.png]] '''Saint Nicholas Church, third Temple'''		[[File:Sandy Lake Temple 1.png]] '''Saint Nicholas Church, third Temple'''


			[[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/File:Stnicholassandylakeinterior2017_2.jpg]] '''Interior of the third Temple'''

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References

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	'''Additional information :'''		'''Additional information :'''

	Archdiocese of Canada — Orthodox Church in America, “[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/publications/TheOrthodoxChurchInCanadaChronology1890-1988.pdf The Orthodox Church in Canada : A Chronology]” (Ottawa : Archdiocese of Canada, 1988).		Archdiocese of Canada – Orthodox Church in America, “[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/publications/TheOrthodoxChurchInCanadaChronology1890-1988.pdf The Orthodox Church in Canada : A Chronology]” (Ottawa : Archdiocese of Canada, 1988).

	Klysh, Protopresbyter Mirone, “[https://www.cjoc.ca/pdf/Vol-3-F-1%20Orthodox%20Christians%20in%20Manitoba.pdf Orthodox Christians in Manitoba]”.		Klysh, Protopresbyter Mirone, “[https://www.cjoc.ca/pdf/Vol-3-F-1%20Orthodox%20Christians%20in%20Manitoba.pdf Orthodox Christians in Manitoba]”.
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	[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/great-blessing-water-theophany-st-nicholas-sandy-lake-manitoba Great Blessing of Water Theophany at Saint Nicholas, Sandy Lake, Manitoba] (19 January, 2019)		[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/great-blessing-water-theophany-st-nicholas-sandy-lake-manitoba Great Blessing of Water Theophany at Saint Nicholas, Sandy Lake, Manitoba] (19 January, 2019)

	[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Robert_Stephen,_Matushka_Dianne_Kennaugh#Repose,_2024 Repose of Archpriest Robert Kennaugh], 12 January, 2024		[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Robert_Stephen,_Matushka_Dianne_Kennaugh#Repose,_2024 Repose of Archpriest Robert Kennaugh] (12 January, 2024)

	Archdiocese of Canada “[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/memoriam-archpriest-robert-stephen-father-bob-kennaugh-1942-2024 In Memoriam : Archpriest Robert Stephen (Father Bob) Kennaugh 1942-2024]”		Archdiocese of Canada “[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/memoriam-archpriest-robert-stephen-father-bob-kennaugh-1942-2024 In Memoriam : Archpriest Robert Stephen (Father Bob) Kennaugh 1942-2024]” (17 January, 2024)

	‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2001-1.12-1.pdf Sandy Lake Church celebrates 100 Years]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter 2000/2001), p. 5.		‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2001-1.12-1.pdf Sandy Lake Church celebrates 100 Years]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter 2000/2001), p. 5.

	‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2003-2.14-2.pdf August blessings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Spring, 2003), pp. 2-4.]		‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2003-2.14-2.pdf August blessings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Spring, 2003), pp. 2-4.

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References

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 Tarasar, Constance J, ed., “[https://archive.org/details/orthodoxamerica10000unse/page/n3/mode/2up Orthodox America 1794-1976 : Development of The Orthodox Church in America]” (Syosset, NY : The Orthodox Church in America Department of History and Archives, 1975). ASIN : B000ZLZAUE.
 [http://orthodoxcanada.ca/The_%E2%80%9CRussian_Mission%E2%80%9D_in_North_America The Russian Mission in North America]
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 [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2577235/saint-nicholas-ukrainian-orthodox-cemetery-new Findagrave reference for the Saint Nicholas Orthodox Cemetery, Sandy Lake, Manitoba (New)]
-[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2617074/sandy-lake-pioneer-cemetery-north Findagrave reference for Saint Nicholas Orthodox Old Pioneer Cemetery North, Sandy Lake, Manitoba]      [Photo in COM]
+[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2617074/sandy-lake-pioneer-cemetery-north Findagrave reference for Saint Nicholas Orthodox Old Pioneer Cemetery North, Sandy Lake, Manitoba]
-[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145794713/john-derhak Findagrave reference for Ivan (John) Derhak]
+Archdiocese of Canada “[https://www.archdiocese.ca/articles/memoriam-archpriest-robert-stephen-father-bob-kennaugh-1942-2024 In Memoriam : Archpriest Robert Stephen (Father Bob) Kennaugh 1942-2024]”
-[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145794780/mary-derhak Findagrave reference for Mary Derhak (born Shindruk]
+‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2001-1.12-1.pdf Sandy Lake Church celebrates 100 Years]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Winter 2000/2001), p. 5.
-[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2577235/memorial-search?firstname=Stephen&middlename=&lastname=Derhak&cemeteryName=Saint+Nicholas+Ukrainian+Orthodox+Cemetery&birthyear=1919&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=2003&deathyearfilter=&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=&partialLastName=true Findagrave reference for Steven J Derhak]
+‘[https://orthodoxcanada.ca/messenger/Com2003-2.14-2.pdf August blessings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan]’ in “Canadian Orthodox Messenger” (Spring, 2003), pp. 2-4.]
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