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Mary BORTNAK Death Notices
July 28, 1925 – July 19, 2017
With deep sorrow the family announces the passing of Mrs. Mary Bortnak, age 91 years, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Paul's Hospital. Mary was born to Roman and Irene Tomenchuk on a small farm near Arran, SK. She had ten siblings. On January 16, 1949 Mary married Michael Bortnak in Toronto, ON. Mary worked very hard throughout her life. From working on the family farm, caring for her siblings when her father Roman passed away in 1939. During WWII Mary worked in an airplane factory in Fort William, ON. She worked in a food processing plant, restaurants, housework, food catering all while raising her four children. Always Working, Always Busy. Mary was a fantastic mother and baba. She made mouth-watering perogies and cabbage rolls. Nobody ever went hungry at baba's place. She cared deeply for her family and enjoyed her bingo. Mary was a long-time member of the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church in Saskatoon. Mary and Mike moved to Saskatoon in 1953. She resided at her current address for 63 years until her passing from health complications at St. Paul's Hospital. A special thanks to the fine nurses and doctors who eased her pain and kept the family well informed during her stay. Mary was predeceased by her husband Michael (August 1, 1992); her parents; brothers Alex, Jack, Nick and John; sisters Elsie, Annie and Dorothy. Mary will be deeply missed and always remembered by her brothers Peter and Bill (Rose) Tenor; sister Nellie; daughters Linda Mitchell, Arlene (Tom) Bradley; sons Leonard and John; as well as eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren who shared in her love and care. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Park Funeral Home, 311 3rd Avenue North, with Very Rev. Fr. Bohdan Demczuk officiating . Interment will follow in Woodlawn Orthodox Cemetery. To share condolences and memories, visit www.parkfuneral.ca "Obituaries-Guestbook". Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Home, 306.244.2103.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary BORTNAK
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Lois Hertzum-Larsen
July 26, 2020
I ,Loved her as a Mother, she taught me much, especially when we were making prune perogies and I taught her how to can fruit.What a beautiful person.
Sandra Lasiuk
July 27, 2017
Linda,Lenard, John and Arlene, Sorry to hear about your mom. We lived across the street for many years and our families became good friends. Ill never forget playing there with Arlene and her mom always making snacks for us! She was a very good person and a hard worker and she loved her bingo!! With deepest sympathy, Sandra Lasiuk
Dave and Corrinne Black
July 26, 2017
John, we were saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Dianne Joyes
July 25, 2017
John, my sincerest condolences, Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Murray Decker
July 25, 2017
So sad to of Marys passing,I now her and family in 60s, she was nice and friendly.Rip
Gary Berquist
July 24, 2017
John and family, I was saddened to hear of Mary's passing. May the Lord give you strength and courage as you travel through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
July 22, 2017
John and Len Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
John Puderak
July 21, 2017
It's always a sad day when someone like your mother passes away. She went through a lot and now she'll have a chance to rest. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
Marilyn & Albert Shirley
July 21, 2017
Stacey & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
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