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The Canora Courier 05 March 2008
Canora Courier, March 5, 2008 Page 14 SOPOTYK:
Marie Sopotyk (nee Kochan) 1928 - 2008. The
family announces with deep sadness the passing of Marie, of Saskatoon,
formerly of Canora, SK, fondly known as "Shmoe". Marie passed away
peacefully on Saturday, March 1 , 2008 at Extendicare Nursing Home at the age
of 79 years. Marie
leaves behind to cherish her
memory her loving husband, John, of 53 years; her daughter, Suzanne (Ron)
Skwarchuk; grandchildren, Jonathan and Sarah of Saskatoon, SK. She is survived
by two sister-in-laws, Lillian Kochan and Tina Kochan of Wakaw, SK; her nieces
and nephews; her many friends and special neighbours of Delaronde Crescent.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Kathleen Marie; her parents, Michael and
Alexandra Kochan; six brothers, Harry (Stephie), George (Jean), Fred, John
(Agnes), Michael and Anthony; six sisters, Nettie, Catherine (Nick) Hutnick,
Alice, Ellen, Mary, Martha (Peter) Sawchuk, and Anne (Ron) West. Marie was
born August 15, 1928 in the Lepine district and attended Bukovina and Wakaw
schools. She
had a keen interest in helping people and decided upon nursing as a
profession. She graduated from Mt. San in Hamilton, ON and in 1948, began
nursing as a Practical Nurse at Canora Union Hospital. It was there she met
John, "the love of her life". On September 6, 1953, Marie and John
married and raised two daughters. Marie's love of nursing and her
determination to advance her education had her returning to school in 1974.
She graduated from Kelsey Institute (SIAST), Saskatoon, SK in 1976 as a
Registered Nurse and returned to Canora Union Hospital. Marie
and John made the move to Saskatoon to be close to Suzanne upon retirement in
1991. While in Canora, Marie was an active member of the Order of the Eastern
Star having attained the office of Grand Aida. She was a member of the
Ukrainian Women's Association and other volunteer groups. Her medical problems
caused her to curtail participation upon retirement. Marie enjoyed gardening
and tending to her herb garden. She loved to grow flowers, especially roses
and loved watching and studying birds that visited her garden. Needlepoint was
one of her early hobbies and as a Centennial project completed an elaborate
tapestry of "The Last Supper" which hangs in the dining room to this
day. When she wasn't tending to children and the house, she took great pride
in cooking and baking; always having cookies in the freezer for company or her
grandchildren. There was never a recipe, cookie cutter or decoration she
didn't have. Marie and John loved traveling and enjoyed many trips, especially
loved their tropical holidays. In her immaculate and orderly manner she
compiled photo albums of each event complete with descriptive captions. She
had a great sense of humor and always showed it at the right time and place.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. The
Prayer Service for Marie was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at
Park Funeral Chapel, 311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK. The Funeral
Service was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at The Ukrainian
Orthodox Cathedral of Holy Trinity, 919 -- 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK.
Both services will be officiated by the Very Rev. Fr. Taras Makowsky.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Orthodox Cemetery, Saskatoon, SK. In lieu of
tributes, donations may be made to Parkinson Disease Foundation of
Saskatchewan, Extendicare Nursing Home, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak of Park Funeral Chapel, 244-2103. Vichnaya Pamiat' -- Memory Eternal |
