Obituaries

LUKENCHUK, Roseland

November 2, 1930 - November 9, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Roseland Lukenchuk shortly after her 92nd birthday.

Roseland was born in Two Hills, Alberta, and moved to Edmonton in 1945 where she met her future husband, Joseph, who was at the University of Alberta Faculty of Dentistry. Roseland achieved high marks throughout her schooling and after graduating from business college worked at an insurance company where she quickly was promoted to a senior position.

Roseland and Joseph married in 1951 and moved to Two Hills in 1952, where Joseph established his first dental practice. They were immediately warmly welcomed by the local residents and made many lifelong friends. Roseland was very involved in community and church activities. She loved entertaining and her Two Hills parties are legendary.

They moved to Vegreville in 1966, to Edmonton in 1968, and to Kelowna in 1979. Everywhere, they made many cherished friends.

Roseland loved following the news and politics, as well as travelling, especially to Mexico in later years.

Roseland’s house was very important to her, and displays her extensive collections of plates, ornaments, Ukrainian Easter eggs, and fine furniture.

Roseland was an accomplished curler, passionate gardener, and wonderful cook. Christmas and Easter dinners were always delicious feasts of traditional Ukrainian dishes. Above all, Roseland’s family was most important to her, and we will sorely miss her.

Roseland will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 71 years, Joseph; their daughters Kerry (Harry) Tomyn and Maureen (John) Conlon; and grandchildren Brittany and Jonathon. Roseland's memory will also be cherished by her sister-in-law Elsie (Andy) Johnson; brothers-in-law Ernie Cote and Fred Peetz; numerous nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Roseland suffered with chronic osteoarthritic pain for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roseland's name to the Arthritis Society of Canada, www.arthritis.ca, or to a Charity of your Choice.

A Service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM (PST), at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5V8.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be sent to the family by visiting her obituary page at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com (or click the direct link with her name in it, just below).

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/lukenchuk-roseland

Condolence Messages

Nov 20, 2022
My condolences on the passing of your dear wife Joe. May she Rest In Peace and her memory comfort you in this difficult time.

Diane Severn (Marie Mussell’s daughter) - Diane Severn
Nov 18, 2022
Dear Joe and Roseland’s beloved family.

My sincere sympathy to you. May her wonderful kindness and love serve as a memory of a live well lived.

Rest easy now, dear Roseland.

- Alice Greydanus
Nov 18, 2022
Dear Joe and Roseland’s beloved family.

My sincere sympathy to you. May her wonderful kindness and love serve as a memory of a live well lived.

Rest easy now, dear Roseland.

- Alice Greydanus
Nov 17, 2022
I will miss laughing with Roseland and her husband Joe at their dining room table when visiting as a service to them in their warm home. All the heart felt jokes and fun and knowledge that was shared. Beautiful family. My sincerest big hugs to you Joe. ~Laurie (AKA Lorraine) - Lorraine D.
Nov 17, 2022
To Joe and family: Roseland is now at rest - time Joe, to rely on your family and memories of your long and interesting lives together to help with the grief. Sending sincere condolences to you all. - Anne Lepper
Nov 16, 2022
Dr Joe Lukenchuk and family,

Our deepest condolences at the passing of your dear Roseland.

Carol Kozoway and E. Donald Smith - Carol Kozoway
Nov 15, 2022
I had the pleasure to meet you through Interior Health Home Support. Condolences to the Family. Monika Buedenhoelzer - monika b
Nov 15, 2022
We are profoundly sorry to hear that Roseland passed away. We all have many special and fond memories of the long-time friendship between our families.

Note from Carol: When I turned 4, I invited Mrs. L to my birthday party. Her gift was a beautiful blue sweater. My Mom says apparently I “told” Mrs. L very specifically what she could get me for my birthday, and she did! I still have that sweater, it is in my special keepsake box.

Linda sends extra special hugs to her Godfather, Dr. L.

Keep hold of your precious memories, as it gets you through your tough time now, and in the difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, take care, - Sonia Olinyk, Carol & Walter Verhulst, Linda, Kristin & Alanna Tarkowski
Nov 15, 2022
So very sorry when we heard of Roselands passing. She was a dear friend and neighbor. We will miss her but will remember her lovely smile & laugh.

I was so fortunate to have spent time with her during her last few days.

- Donna & Chuck Dermer
Nov 15, 2022
We are so sorry Joe to hear of Roselands passing.Her pain has now ending.You are in our prayers

The Mussell kids - Catherine Manuel