Obituary of Mary Borchowitz

BORCHOWITZ - Mrs. Mary Borchowitz, resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2006. She was 95 years of age. Mary Borchowitz was born on November 8, 1910 in the Rhein area. She was the fifth of eight children born to Konon and Annie Hnidey. Mary's family moved to the North Lake district where she attended school till grade eight. In 1928 she was united in marriage to Metro Senkiw and the two of them continued to farm until 1948, when Metro passed away. Mary then moved to Yorkton and began working at Sereda's Store. In 1953 she met a blacksmith from Ebenezer named John Borchowitz. In 1955 they were united in marriage. Mary never complained when John would come home from town and tell Mary he found a house to buy and they were moving again. It meant she would get new curtains or rugs and she could do some painting, which she enjoyed. In her spare time she also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, and gardening. The yard and house was always well kept and always open for family and friends to drop over for coffee and you could always be sure there was home baking to go with that coffee. When the grandchildren came along, she always looked forward to them coming over and baking their favourite things. She was always sewing dresses for the girls. In 1994 John passed away and in 1997, due to failing health, Mary took up residence at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents, three sisters: Jean Hnidey, Rose Yurk and Olga Klym; and by three brothers: Joe, Bill and Metro Hnidey. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son Jerry (Twyla) of Yorkton; grandson Derek and granddaughters Tarrah and Tamara. Also one sister, Victoria Wiwchar, nieces, nephews and her many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Pastor Rowell Puedivan of the 7th Day Adventist Church officiated. Organist, Lil Chernipeski led the congregation in the singing of the hymn Day By Day. Special music was provided by Verna Liebrech and Pastor Rowell, and by Cliff Straub, who sang 'Until Then'. Tributes were given by the grandkids, scripture and prayers were offered by Rosalin Hnidey and Larry Liebrech. The interment followed in the Garden of St. Mark with Melvin Hnidey, Morris Hnidey, David Rogalsky, Dave Kerelchuk, Derek Borchowitz and Larry Liebrech serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Thursday, June 8th, 2006 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens