Obituary of Mary Kurulok

KURULOK - Mrs. Mary Kurulok of Yorkton passed away peacefully at her home in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on December 7, 2018 at the age of 85. She was born on January 9 1933 in Kamsack Saskatchewan to Alex and Annie Slywka (nee Nastor). Mary, the 5th of 7 children, was raised on the family farm at Runnymede Saskatchewan and educated at Memorial School, then Kamsack Collegiate. Hard working, Mary travelled to Toronto Ontario in her youth for further opportunity and worked as an administrative clerk with the insurance company Mutual of Omaha. In Toronto, she met and married James Kurulok, August 23 1952, and raised a family of four children. Returning west to Yorkton Saskatchewan in 1967 Mary worked at Sacred Heart High School and very much enjoyed the workplace, serving diligently for 20 years. Strong in her faith, Mary loved St. Mary's Church and spent many hours in prayer and duties. Mary belonged to the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League and the Blue Army Apostolate. She loved reading, knitting, crocheting, and visiting with family & friends. She helped people with rides to appts, shopping, church, and visiting. Mary was predeceased by son Marvin (Jerry) in 1975, husband James in 1998, sister Irene and brother Bill. She is survived by brothers Steve Slywka (Florence) Yorkton, and John Slywka Yorkton, and sisters Nellie Wolkowski (Mike) Regina, and Vicky Ostrowercha (John) Yorkton, and by her children Janice Miller (Innisfail AB, and grandsons Patrick, Dusty), Judith Kurulok (Saskatoon), and Tim (Robyn) Kurulok (Calgary AB, and grandsons Dylan, Nolan). Mary will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by her family and friends. She was always giving to others. Her friendly chats and constant encouragement were comfort to everyone she knew. Prayers were held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Holy Rosary led by UCWL & Blue Army preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Friday, December 14 2018 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Fathers Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. and Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. concelebrating. The responses were led by Laurie Fedorowich and Parish Choir Members. The crossbearer was Liz Perepeluk and the epistle reader was Vicky Ostrowercha. Members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League participated in an honour guard. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Patrick Miller, Dusty Miller, Kerry Perepeluk, Dustin Perepeluk, Kevin Slywka and Bernie Haley serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to a Catholic Charity or to one's choice. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com ?????? ???'???! - Eternal Memory! Service Details. Prayers Thursday, December 13th, 2018 | 6:30pm When: Thursday, December 13th, 2018 6:30pm Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Funeral Service When: Friday, December 14th, 2018 10:00am Location: St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Address: 155 Catherine St. YORKTON, SK S3N 0B9 Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK