Obituary of Evangeline Natalia Grunert

GRUNERT - Mrs. Angie Grunert (Prybylski) of Yorkton entered eternal life during Holy Week March 23, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was 79 years of age. Evangeline (Angie) Grunert was born on February 20, 1937 at the Yorkton General Hospital, the eldest daughter of Alex and Annie (Krupa) Oscienny. She received her education at Beaver School in the Beaverdale district. On June 11, 1955 she was united in marriage to Orest Prybylski at St. Mary's Church in Yorkton. They farmed in the Beaverdale area for 9 years when they decided to leave the district and purchased land at Bredenbury. In 1971, a damaging tornado destroyed some of their property so they decided to give up farming and try something different. They moved to Wroxton where Orest was employed at a machine dealership. Later they moved to Yorkton. Orest passed away in May of 1986. On August 12, 1989 she married Lorne Grunert and together they lived in Yorkton until Lorne's passing in December, 2004. Angie continued to reside in Yorkton until her passing. Angie was a member of the UCWLC, Branch #1 for many years until the amalgamation of the two branches in 2003 where she continued to be a member. She served as president from 1990 - 92 and secretary from 2000 - 2003. The greatest highlight of her life was when she made a trip to Ukraine with other members of the branch in 1993 with humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, as well as gardening. Her family was the world to her, especially her grandchildren who she liked to tease and joke around with. Predeceased by her parents, first husband Orest, second husband Lorne and nephew Shawn Takatch; she leaves to celebrate her life, two sons, Ken (Diana) of Kamloops, BC and Dan of Dawson Creek, BC; step-daughter Stacy Grunert of Estevan, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Nat Prybylski and friend Marty of Fort McMurray; sisters Iris (Henry) Takatch of Yorkton; Jean Olson of Bashaw, AB as well as sisters-in-law Mary Lazurko, Rose Karcha and Olga Prybylski of Yorkton; Adele (Ernie) Horobetz of Winnipeg, Marg (Steve) Walter of St. Albert, Angie Sinclair of St. Albert, Marilyn (Craig) Burkell and Myrna Grunert of Yorkton, as well as nieces and nephews. The Resurrectional Prayer Service was held on Monday, March 28th at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League preceded the prayers. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Colette Karapita, Ed Pindus & Parish Choir Members. The cross bearer was Sheena Grunert and the epistle reader was Allyssa Grunert. Members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada held an Honour Guard. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Luke at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Chad Prybylski, Adrian Prybylski, Dwayne Takatch, Lionel Woytas, Patrick Grunert and Matthew Grunert serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Angie may be made to St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Service Information Monday, March 28th, 2016 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Details: Service Extra Info The Holy Rosary will precede at 6:30p.m. Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 11:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens