Mary Sydorko

SYDORKO, Mary CHMILIAR - YANITSKI 1 April, 1909 - 9 January, 2008 On January 9, 2008, Mary Sydorko of Edmonton, formerly of Myrnam, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 98 years, with family at her bedside in St. Michael's Long Term Care Centre. Mary will be lovingly remembered by daughter-in-law, Natalka Yanitski of Sherwood Park; sons, Frank Yanitski of Edmonton and Nick (Frances) Yanitski of Myrnam; daughter, Janet (Emile) Longpre of Edmonton; eleven grandchildren, Linda Smith, Dwayne (Donna) Yanitski, Rosanne (Paul) Murynka, Norman (Betty) Yanitski, Lisa Sparks, Mark Yanitski, Jim (Janice) Yanitski, Jack (Lori) Yanitski, Ron (Carol) Yanitski, Don Yanitski and Shelley (Daryl) Gordon; as well as twenty-one great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by brother, Peter (Lillian) Chmiliar; sisters-in-law, Helen Chmiliar and Edna Chmiliar, all of Edmonton; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mary was predeceased by son, Walter Yanitski in August 2007; her first husband, John Yanitski (1946); second husband, John Sydorko (1959); a son and daughter in infancy; her parents, Fred and Ksenia Chmiliar; brothers, Mike, Bill and Nick Chmiliar; sister, Annie Hayduk and son-in-law, Bert Belcourt. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the staff and caregivers at St. Michael's Long Term Care Centre for the care and compassion Mary received. With a smile for all And a heart of gold The very best that The world can hold Never selfish, always kind These are the memories You left behind Funeral Service Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton. Very Reverend Michael Kowalchyk officiating with interment in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Myrnam, Alberta. In lieu of flowers in memory of Mary, donations maybe made directly to the Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum of Alberta, 9543 - 110 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 1H3 or directly to a charity of one's choice. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre