Josephine "Jo" Biriki

Eric, Ian and Kandy,
We feel your loss. Aunt Jo and Uncle Steve visits to Canada were truly a high light of our summers. Aunt Jo's wisdom, wit and ability to remember and cite off songs and poetry in both English and Ukrainian demonstrating her high exceeding intellect stand out in my memories. What a bright and spunky lady!
Flowers sent on behalf of our Maciborski Family Clan were delivered to Wedge Drive. She loved walking through Mom's(sister Anne's) garden on the farm. Deeply loved...

Eric, Ian & Kandy - We are former co-workers of Jo's and just wanted to extend our sincere condolences to all of you on your loss. Jo was a great lady who we enjoyed working with.

Joan, Nancy & Joyce, Dept of Labor

I remember her annual visits up to Canada yearly and her little goodies that were handed out to the nieces and nephews. It was always such and exciting time to catch up on her and Uncle Steve's news. They were always such a fun couple. She was truly a wonderful lady and my heart goes out to you all of you. Big hugs, Lori Nabholz (great niece- Jim Maciborski's daughter).

Our hearts go out to you, Eric and Ian. We know how much you loved your Grandmother. We all loved her dearly!! And your Grandfather too! Though our hearts are saddened by Joe's passing, we know, without a doubt, that her soul was right with our Lord. We will all miss her happy ways, her incredible wit and humor and her compassionate positive outlook on life. She was a fabulous sister, a terrific Aunt, a super Grandmother and a super super Great Grandmother. We have many precious happy...

Eric, Ian & Kandy,
Here is one of my favorite photos from happier times. This pic was taken at Aunt Ali's house (in Edmonton, Alberta) in September of 2001. We had a great time & great visit that day, and of course if you know Aunt Ali, enough food for 200 people even tho it was just the six of us.
Unfortunately, Vicki, Uncle Joe and now Aunt Jo, are no longer here to grace our world with their presence but we will see them again one day.

Dear Eric,Ian and Kandy...

We are so overwhelmed for your loss and also ours. Aunt Jo deserves all the recognition and more as she has influenced each of us with her wisdom and worldliness. She made such a fuss over children and we all loved it. My (Joel) favorite saying of hers.. "This is a high class place... act respectful!"

Please accept our condolences from our family. We have lost one amazing Sister and Auntie that always brought an immediate smile to our faces with her...

Dear Eric, Ian & Kandy
As a tribute to Aunt Jo's legacy, we mentioned to our kids, Tracy, Murray & Jeff that she had passed away. They weren't really sure who Aunt Jo was until I mentioned the very nice Aunty that brought them all American Silver Dollars. Then they remembered exactly who Aunt Jo is and all said they still have their silver dollars. That is a legacy to be so imprinted on a little kid's mind and to save their treasured coins forever.

Eric, Ian and Kandy. Please accept our deepest sympathies in the passing of my Dear Aunt Jo. We always looked so forward to her & Uncle Steve's visit out to western Canada and then after Uncle Steve passed away, my Dear Aunt Jo would come alone. Aunt Jo was always a pillar of strength in my eyes. Take good care of each other.
Dennis & Theresa Maciborsky, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Eric and Ian.
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Aunt Jo was so dear and special to eveyone that knew her. And to my sweet Aunt Jo I will wait for the day to come where we can dance together again. You'll be in our hearts forever God bless.