Obituary of Ann Ostapovich

OSTAPOVICH - It is with a heavy heart that we regretfully announce the passing of Ann Ostapovich (nee Koropatwa) on February 5th, 2016 at the Echo Lodge in Fort Qu'Appelle. She was 103 years of age.. Ann was born on the family farm near Insinger, SK on November 9, 1912. She married John Ostapovich in 1932 and worked on many farms in the area until they moved to Toronto where Emily was born. After a few years they returned and purchased a farm in the Insinger area and there Eugene was born. They farmed until 1966 when they sold the family farm and moved to Yorkton where Ann worked for Sacred Heart Academy in the kitchen and was an active member of the church. She was known to frequently attend Bingo and usually come home lucky. She was the one we all looked to when we needed some luck and encouragement. After John passed away she moved to Fisher Court and made many friends that would keep her playing cards and socializing most evenings. We will miss her smile, laugh, cooking and incredible strength and faith. In the last years of life she was well cared for at Harrison House Personal Care Home and at Echo Lodge Nursing Home in Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to the staff of both homes for the care they provided her during her time there. She was predeceased by her husband John; son Eugene; son-in-law, Henry Vonk; a brother, Steve (Olga) Koropatwa; and by sisters Mary Koropatwa and Elsie (Peter) Sabadash. Ann is survived by her brother brother Peter (Minnie); daughter Emily Vonk of Fort Qu'Appelle; daughter-in-law Angie Ostapovich of Yorkton; grandchildren: Perry (Kathy) Vonk; Darren (Colleen) Ostapovich, Cheryl (Trevor) Feduniak, Brenda Peltier, Francis (Kari) Ostapovich, and Gloria (Blake) Dureault; great grandchildren: Noah, Mathew, Alex, Lauren, Ally, Grace, Eric, Aimee, Carson, Colton and Bobbie: special niece, Joan (Adam) Wosminity and family, and her numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer services were held on Sunday evening, February 21st 2016 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Fr. Frances Hengen officiating. The lector was Trevor Feduniak, and Perry Vonk gave a tribute. Pianist, Diana Hurnung and members of the parish choir led in the singing of the hymns 'We Will Rise Again', Psalm 119, and 'Prayer of St. Francis'. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, February 22nd, 2016 from St. Gerard's Church with Fr. hengen as Celebrant. The crossbearer was Ed Sabulsky, the lectors were Gloria Dureault & Jennifer Plesa, the eucharistic minister was Angela Ostapovich and Kari Ostapovich led in the prayers of the faithful. Pianist, Colleen Bourne and members of the parish choir led in the singing of the hymns 'Christ Be Our Light', Psalm 138, 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand', 'Eye Has Not Seen', 'Song of the Angels', and 'Come Home'. Members of St. Mary's UCWL attended the service and formed and honor guard. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Darren & Francis Ostapovich, Perry Vonk, Jason Wosminity, Blake Dureault & Trevor Feduniak serving as the casketbearers. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials were to Mass Offerings or to St. Gerard's Church. Service Information Sunday, February 21st, 2016 7:30pm, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Monday, February 22nd, 2016 10:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery