Obituary of Mary Dorothy Malinowski

The family of Mary Malinowski of Theodore, widow of Joe Malinowski sadly announce her passing on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was 95 years of age. Mary Dorothy Malinowski was born on October 6, 1926 in the Cupar District. When Mary was 7 her parents moved to their homestead southwest of Sheho. She attended Pahorlavitz School until grade 10. She loved school but was asked to stay home to help with the daily chores as her mother was not well. At the age of 20, Mary went to work for Steve and Nellie Puznak of the Theodore district. This is where she met the love of her life Joseph, Nellie's youngest brother. Joe had just come home after serving in the army for 4 years during World War II. After a brief courtship, the two were joined in marriage on November 2, 1946. Mom & Dad worked side by side on the farm milking cows, raising chickens, pigs, ducks and one year tried her hand at turkeys. Never again she said to the turkeys. Mom planted a large garden, canned, pickled and froze everything possible. She loved picking mushrooms and was even known to pick mushrooms with a flashlight with her dear friend Mary Raddysh. Mom loved to cook, bake, sew, knit, crochet and do cross stitch. She made many doilies and afghans and baby blankets. She also made numerous hats and donated them to the newborn babies at the Yorkton Hospital. Mom had a special place in her heart for dogs and always had one as a pet. Mom & Dad moved to Yorkton in 1967. She worked at the Mill, Yorkton Bakery, Heartland Livestock, and the Regional High School. They loved to play cards with their friends and neighbors. Games like 3 spot, rummy and you name it. Mom and Dad loved camping and fishing and spent many weekends at George's Beach, Good Spirit Lake. Mary is predeceased by her husband Joe, her parents John and Pauline Sorochan, brothers Matt (Katie), and Walter. Also, by Joe's siblings, Rosie, Annie, Victoria Frank, Katie, Jessie, John, Martin, Paul, Anton, Peter, Michael, Carl, Nellie, Edward, Thomas and their spouses. Mom is the final member to rejoin the family circle. She is survived by her daughter Lorraine (Dennis) Biblow, grandchildren, Richard, Carla, Jenna, Kevin (Tammy) Mack & Zack, Sheri (Jaret) Nathan, Kyle & Elena, Colin (Angie) Karlee & Jordyn, sister-in-law Verna Adamiak, many nieces and nephews and a very special life long friend and neighbor Mary Harcolt. One of her favorite sayings was, "You have to take the good with the bad." The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey, B.Th as Celebrant. A tribute was given by Sheri Biblow-Irving. The honorary bearer was Jaret Irving. The interment followed in the St. Theodore Roman Catholic Cemetery, Theodore, Saskatchewan with Richard Biblow, Kevin Biblow, Colin Biblow, Tammy Biblow, Mackenzie Biblow and Zackary Biblow serving as casket bearers. Condolences can be left for the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to the Theodore Activity Dept. 615 Anderson Ave, Theodore, SK S0A 4C0 as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, November 1st, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Service When: Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Saint Theodore R.C. Cemetery Address: THEODORE, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mary Malinowski October 6, 1926 - October 24, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book