Obituaries

MARIA TYCHYJ September 21, 1934 – December 8, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother. Maria was predeceased by her husband, Bohdan, in the fall of this year. Left to cherish Maria’s memory are her daughters Ola (Ellery) and Julie (Rob); and grandchildren Travis, Jasper, Brandon, and Evan. Maria was born in Szyszkowce, Ukraine and came to Canada in 1950. She married her husband, Bohdan in 1953. They settled in Winnipeg in 1961 and have lived here ever since. Maria was a loving wife and mother. Mom was always there for her family, helping us out especially when her grandchildren were growing up. She was a very special Baba whose grandsons brought her endless joy. Mom and Baba will be sorely missed. During her retirement, Maria and her husband loved spending time outdoors. Mom especially loved going for walks and feeding the neighbourhood birds. Her garden was her pride and joy and could always be relied upon for a bountiful harvest. She was an accomplished seamstress and cook. Maria was a kind, caring, and gentle soul, who often put others ahead of herself. A private family goodbye has been held. The family would like to thank Palliative Care at St. Boniface Hospital for granting Maria’s wish to pass away peacefully. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main Street, Winnipeg, wojciksfuneralchapel.com 204 586 – 8668. Vichnaya Pamyat, Rest in Peace.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 14, 2013