Obituary of Pauline Malinowski

Mrs. Pauline Malinowski of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Leon Malinowski passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 87 years. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 22 at 11:00a.m. from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church with the interment to follow in the Yorkton City Cemetery. In memory of Pauline, memorials to the Yorkton District Nursing Home - Skinner Unit may be made as tokens of remembrance. Pauline Malinowski (Woitas) was born on November 27, 1931 to Steve and Rose Woitas in the West Bend district of Saskatchewan. She was the eighth of sixteen children. Pauline grew up on the family farm. She was raised with strong family values and a spiritual upbringing centered around the Model Farm Church. She was a happy, loving energetic middle child. Following her schooling, she worked in retail stores in West Bend, Sheho and Hull, Quebec. Pauline met Leon Malinowski and they were married on August 7, 1954. They made their home in Bankend, SK where Leon owned and operated a business that relocated to Yorkton. They supported each other throughout their years in business. They were married for 52 years and were blessed with three children; Leona, Diane and David. Pauline's passion was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took pride in herself and her household. She was an exceptional cook and nobody left her home hungry. She travelled extensively with Leon, family and friends to many places and countries around the world. She was an avid gardener, mushroom and berry picker and card player. Pauline enjoyed dancing, singing and occasional trips to casinos. She spent quiet times reading and crocheting, keeping up with current news and watching classic movies and sports on television. Pauline loved animals, took care of many pets and had a special place in her heart for little birds. Pauline was a generous woman, independently minded, a good listener and a trusting and loyal confidant. Pauline passed away peacefully at the Yorkton District Nursing Home - Skinner Unit on March 14, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Rose Woitas; mother and father in law, Stanley and Helen Malinowski; husband Leon Malinowski; infant daughter Susan Malinowski; sister, Mary Valentine, brothers: Bill, Alex (Janice), Syd, Walter, Fred (Alice) and Panko (Anne) Woitas. Sisters-in-law: Florence (Andy) Wielgoz and Roseline Bukowski, brothers-in-law: Eli Kolybaba, Nick Phillips, Dan Verklan, Wasyl Chaykoski and Joe Chrunik. Pauline will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Leona (Andy) Walter, grandchildren: April Twining, Carrie Webb and Clayton Kobitz, great grandchildren: Annaliese and Cullen Twining and Brayden Webb. Diane (Doug) Ruf, grandchildren: Sarah Ruf (Lance Stilborn) and Lisa Ruf (Garret Yurchuk), great grandchild Oscar Yurchuk. David (Sherrie) Malinowski, grandchildren: Dawson and Michael Malinowski. Sisters: Ann Kolybaba, Olga Phillips, Sophie Verklan, Stella Chaykoski, Kay Chrunik, Terry (Stan) Harder and Lillian (Wayne) Harris; brother, Mike (Gerardine) Woitas, sisters-in-law: Irene Woitas and Elizabeth (Holley) Miller, brothers-in-law: Raymond (Elsie) Malinowski and Joe Bukowski. As well as numerous nieces, nephews and many, many good friends. Forever Remembered - Vichnaya Pamyat! Service Details. Service When: Friday, March 22nd, 2019 11:00am Location: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Address: 125 Third Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1C4 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK