Mary Kocay

Mary Kocay

Mary Kocay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2005.
Mary Kocay (nee Kotelko) August 23, 1912 September 18, 2005 Mary Kocay (nee Kotelko), of Prud'homme, passed away at Cudworth Nursing Home on Sunday, September 18, 2005, at the age of 93 years. Mary is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Stella Shynkaruk of Kerrobert, SK; daughter-in-law, Marvel Kocay of Saskatoon, SK; grandchildren, Karen Lauinger, Sheila Shynkaruk, Arley (Marcy) Shynkaruk, Darren Shynkaruk, Dean Kocay, Dennis Kocay, and Donna (Dwayne) Stankowski; greatgrandchildren, Corey (Donna) Lauinger and their daughter, Jayden, Shauna (Len) Chorney and their children, Reece and Paige, Brittney Shynkaruk, Tory and Kyle Shynkaruk, and Darren and Samantha Kocay: brother, Bill (Eleanor) Kotelko of Kelowna, BC; brother-in-law, Paul Carson; sister-in-law, Lena Kocay; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary joins in eternal peace her husband, Dan (1983); parents, John and Malinia (nee Labach) Kotelko; son, Nick Kocay; son-in-law, Peter Shynkaruk; granddaughter, Valerie Shynkaruk, three sisters, Dora Zaporzan, Anne Carson, and Olga Bukurak; and two brothers, Dan and Peter Kotelko. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. from Park Funeral Chapel (311 Third Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK). The Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. from Borschiw Ukrainian Catholic Church (Borschiw, SK) celebrated by Rev. Fr. Andre Lalach and Archdeacon Ray Lalach. Interment will take place in the Borschiw Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Borschiw. SK. Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach of Park Funeral Chapel, 244-2103.

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Heather Balaberda

September 21, 2005

Donna, Dwayne and Mom:

I was so sad to hear of Baba's passing. She was such a kind and loving woman that I thought of as my own Baba. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you. God bless each of you and may Baba rest peacefully with GG and Nick. Love and Hugs,

Heather

George & Olga Prebushewski

September 21, 2005

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wondeful mother. Now she rests in peace.



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Mary Rowlands

September 20, 2005

To Marvel, Donna, and Dwayne and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dearest Baba. My thoughts and heart are with you. She was one couragous woman.

Lots of Love

Mary

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