"I´m grateful that I could live a valuable life, that I had great husband and well behaved kids who cherish me up to these days."
Mrs. Anna Derflerova was born on July 19th 1920 in Semiduby village in Volhynia region. She lived along with her parents in a big local brewery where her dad, Mr. Roman Hradinsky was employed. Her mom’s name was Ludwiga Hradinska( maiden name Jankowska). Regarding information of other witnesses both of her parents had polish origin. This fact later influenced their lives, while in 1943 they became victims of a nasty attack by Ukrainian nationalists. Unfortunately her mom didn’t survive the stabbing attack.
Mrs. Anna Derflerova had only one seven years older brother. His name was Jiri Hradinsky. He was a professional tailor. Anna Derflerova finished the grammar school in Vohynia and later in 1938 got married here. She pent the war here alone with her daughter only, because her husband, Mr. Josef Derfler, has entered the 1st Czechoslovakian army force.
After the war they moved to Czechoslovakia and settled in Libesice village near Litomerice town. Another two daughters were born here. Josef Derfler spent four months in working camp during the late fifty’s.
All of the three daughters graduated successfully and got married. Mrs. Anna Derflerova´s husband died of a heart attack in 1980. Today Anna lives in a flat in Litomerice town.
