Emily Repka

REPKA, Emily October 4, 1914 - June 6, 2009 The family is saddened, but will cherish her memory. Born and educated in Smoky Lake, Emily Popowich, daughter of Claudia and Simeon, married teacher Jack Repka in 1934. In Bellis and Vilna, Jack taught, Emily raised their family, and soon established her reputation as "the best cook in the world." With their move to Edmonton in 1949, Jack and Emily became lifelong members of St. Johns Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Passionately devoted to her family and church, Emily was recently honoured for her 50 years of dedication to the Cathedral Branch of the Ukrainian Women's Association of Canada. Emily was the beloved mother of Lionel, Carol and Terry; adored Baba of Danovia (Scott) Stefura, Gordon, John (Susan) and Gregory Stechishin, David (Kristin) Repka, Karyn and Brian (Peggy) Scherban, Andrea (Anton) Lakusta, and great-grandmother of Jonathan and Steven Repka, Eliajah, Gabriel and Konvalia Stefura, Jacob and Nicholas Lakusta. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews, Emily will also be missed by daughter-in-law Helen Repka, sons-in-law Myron Stechishin and Ted Scherban and by countless friends. Emily was predeceased by Jack, her husband of 61 years, son Ron, daughter Claudia, grandson Ron, sister Stephania Paush, and brothers Joseph and Victor. All of us are profoundly grateful to have had Emily's wise and gentle presence in our lives. Prayers Wednesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 10951 - 107 Street. Funeral Rite Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Right Reverend Stephan Semotiuk officiating with interment at Beechmount Cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Womens Association of Canada, Cathedral Branch or the Canadian Mental Health Association, Edmonton Region. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre