Obituary of Mary Yakiwchuk

YAKIWCHUK - Mrs. Mary Yakiwchuk of Yorkton, formerly of the Burgis district passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre with family by her side. She was 86 years of age. Mary was born on December 1, 1929 in the Burgis district, daughter to Mike & Ethel Kopeck. Mary attended Poplar Springs School and helped on the family farm. She worked at the Canora Hospital prior to being united in marriage to Bill Yakiwchuk at St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canora. The couple farmed in the Canora district until their retirement in 1987 when they moved to Yorkton. She joined the Church Collection in 1981. Mary had joined the UCWLC in Canora in 1967, and transferred her membership to Yorkton in 1998. She would have been a member for almost 65 years. Mom also loved to sing in the Church choir. She was also a member of the Golden Agers Seniors Club and a 20 year member of the Jubilee Crescent Seniors, where she held the positon of secretary for 4-5 years. Mom enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing cards, bingo, shuffle board, coffee with friends and going to the Wellness Centre. She also loved baking and cooking, and braiding paskas and making babas, and pyrogies with the Ladies in church. She loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grand children. She was proud to watch them in all of their activities. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, daughters: Ruth (Mike) Erstelle of Winnipeg, Shirley (Robert) Erstelle of Winnipeg, sons: Ernie (Gwen) of Winnipeg, John (Penny) of Oakbank, MB., Nicholas (Maria) of Yorkton; grandchildren: Kameo (Cecil) Eger, Ryan Erstelle, Jessica, Justin (Erika-fiancee) & Brandon Yakiwchuk, Joshua & Jewel (Mathew-fiancee) Yakiwchuk, Andrey & Oksana Yakiwchuk; great grandchildren: Colton & Kaemon Eger; also her sister, Anne (Jim) Rogers & families, brother, Edward (Debbie) Kopeck & families, and numerous other relatives. Mary was predeceased by husband, Bill, her parents, her brother Peter Kopeck, and infant brother Stephen. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Father Ray Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Holy Rosary led by members of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League preceded the prayers. Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rev. Father Methodius Kushko, C.Ss.R. as the Celebrant. The responses were led by Ed Pindus and parish choir members. The cross bearer was Oksana Yakiwchuk and the epistle reader was Jessica Yakiwchuk. The honour guard was formed by members of UCWLC. The interment took place in the Canora Town Cemetery with Ryan Erstelle, Justin Yakiwchuk, Brandon Yakiwchuk, Andrey Yakiwchuk, Joshua Yakiwchuk and Carl Kopeck serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mary to St. Mary's Church Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com Vichnaya Pamyat! Eternal Memory! Service Information Friday, February 5th, 2016 7:00pm, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Details: Service Extra Info The Rosary will precede at 6:30p.m. Saturday, February 6th, 2016 11:00am, St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church