Obituary of Mary Eftoda

A memorial folder from the funeral service can be printed under the "MEMORIES" tab, then click "MEMORIAL FOLDER". With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Eftoda, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great - great grandmother. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home with her granddaughters at her side. Mary was born November 4, 1918 on the family farm in the Bellenden district, the daughter of Alex and Dora Badiuk. Following her education she worked as a housekeeper - maid to a family in the Buchanan district. After meeting Alex Eftoda at a country dance she was united in marriage on October 10, 1937 at Mammornitz Church and lived on a farm in the Goldenvale area for 21 years. In 1958 they moved to the Bellenden district and continued mixed farming for another 18 years. Their marriage was blessed with five daughters, 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. She loved to sew, knit, crochet and bake. She was also known for her bountiful garden. In 1976 Mary and Alex retired to their new home in Yorkton. Here Mary got involved with babysitting for neighbor's children until she couldn't keep up with them. She had many stories about her Home Care days, Slow Pitch Tournaments and Senior Bowling. Mary was very active with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Ladies Association, both at Buchanan and Yorkton. She was very proud of her accomplishment by passing her driver's licence at the age of 75 years. She enjoyed family and friends get - togethers to play Kaiser. Mary leaves to cherish her memory three daughters, Elsie Kotyk of Rama, Stella Kowalchuk of Steinbach, MB and Iris (Larry) Shinkewski of Calgary, AB; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren; one sister Anne Woluschuk and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by husband Alex; brothers Alex, Stanley and Fred; sister Effie; daughters Olga and Victoria and sons-in-law Peter Kotyk, Morris Sackney and Walter Kowalchuk. Service Information Friday, March 1st, 2013 7:00pm Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 10:00am