Obituary of Mary Prokopetz

PROKOPETZ - Mary Prokopetz of Yorkton entered eternal rest on July 18, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Mary Prokopetz was born on October 20, 1938 at Kamsack Victoria Hospital to Bill and Anne Mosiuk. She grew up on the family farm in the Rhein area, and attended Kitsman School. After school, Mary took nurses’ aid training at the sanitorium in Fort Qu’Appelle. She went on to work at the Yorkton Union Hospital, Yorkton and District Nursing Home, and the Yorkton Mental Health Centre. She enjoyed her work, and her compassionate spirit was shared with all under her care. Mary cherished her faith throughout her life. As a member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church choir, she was passionate about expressing her faith through music. She was also blessed to meet her partner and companion, Gerald Yaholnitsky through the church. Gerald drove Mary and her choirmates throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba, helping them share their musical gift at countless services and functions. Mary quickly accepted Gerald’s family as her own. She shared a special relationship with Gerald’s sister Vera (Dennis) Webster, his sister Ruth (Carl) Slegel, as well as his niece Donnalee (James) Weinmaster. Mary was an avid homemaker, passionate about gardening, as well as cooking and baking. Her beautiful home was always open to family and friends. All who visited Mary and Gerald enjoyed a warm welcome, great conversation, and a table of delicious food. Over the last few years, as Mary dealt with personal health issues, she displayed her trademark courage and strength. She was determined to continue enjoying life, and didn’t let adversity dampen her spirit. When Gerald began to struggle with his own health, and his mobility was reduced, Mary devoted herself to caring for her beloved partner. She continued daily visits to see him in the hospital and nursing home, often bringing her famous home cooking for him to enjoy. Mary was predeceased by her husband Peter Prokopetz, son Clifford, and brother Laurence Mosiuk. She leaves to cherish and celebrate her memory: partner Gerald Yaholnitsky; sister-in-law Vera Webster and family; sister-in-law Ruth Slegel and family; as well as many good friends. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Fr. Petro Tsenov officiating. The responses were led by Zenovia Duch with parish choir members from Holy Transfiguration and Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Churches. The cross bearer was Donnalee Weinmaster. The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens James Weinmaster, Bernie Fisher, Scott Rudoski, Orest Tanchyk, John Bodnaryk and Larry German serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Mary may be made to Trident Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp (Crystal Lake), c/o 201 Sunset Dr. South, Yorkton, SK. S3N 3R8 as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com