Obituary of Mary Lazurko

Mary Lazurko, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on December 29, 2016. She was 91 years of age. Mary was born March 16th, 1925 in the Willowbrook district to William and Ann (nee Protz) Prybylski. She was united in marriage to Fred on November 4th, 1945. They raised 4 children and looked after 8 foster children. She also sponsored 1 boy in Ukraine. Mary worked 10 years at the Yorkton Union Hospital, due to illness she had to retire early. Mary was always involved in her church, which was first priority, she belonged to the U.C. W. L. in Willowbrook and Yorkton, and was president of both. She also belonged to the St. Mary's Golden Agers as well. She liked to play Bingo with her friends in the Golden Agers Centre. Mary loved her sports. Her dad had season tickets with the Yorkton Terriers for years until he passed away, and she always followed the Terriers thereafter. Mary would also make it a point to watch the Blue Jays games on television. Curling was also a highlight for her on television. In her spare time Mary loved to knit. She would knit hats and mitts for children who had none as well as covers for people in wheel chairs. Above all, Mary was happy to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Fred on November 9th, 1993; her father William on April 7th, 1955; her mother, Ann on June 8th, 1989 and brothers John in infancy; Orest on May 7th, 1986 and sister-in-law Evangeline, and Frank on May 30th, 2001. Mary leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her children and their families: daughter, Christine (Jim) Moger, grandchild, Jimmy (Michelle); great grandchildren Lane and Kyden; grandchild Sandy (Bobbi); great grandchildren, Camron and Hallie; grandchild Michael (Kelly); great grandchild, Anja; and grandchild Cathy. Daughter Elizabeth; Daughter Darlene (Allen), grandchild Mandi (Darryll); great grandchild Scarlett; grandchildren Ami (Nathan), Trista (Don); great grandchild Natalie. Son Christopher (Mary-Ann), granddaughter Lori and great grandchild Taylor. She is also survived by her four sisters Rose, Angie, Adela, Margaret and sister-in-law, Olga. Prayers were held on Sunday evening, January 1st 2017 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Monday, January 2nd 2017 from St. Mary's Church with Most Rev. Bishop Brian Bayda C.Ss.R., Very Rev. Fr. Bohdan Lukie C.Ss.R., Rev. Fr. Ray Lukie C.Ss.R. and Rev. Fr. Methodius Kushko C.Ss.R. as Celebrants. The crossbearer was Mandi Dzuba, and the Espistle-reader was Trista Dzuba. Members of St. Mary's CWL formed an Honour Guard at the Liturgy. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Luke at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Bill Prybylski, Emil and Carl Lazurko, Nathan Varga, Don Anderson and Darryll McNary serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund. Service Information Sunday, January 1st, 2017 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Details: Service Extra Info The Holy Rosary will precede the prayers @ 6:30 Monday, January 2nd, 2017 10:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens