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MARY W. ELIUK
Born: Aug 20, 1928
Date of Passing: Mar 06, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY W. ELIUK Peacefully, on Thursday, March 6, 2014, Mary Eliuk of Vita, Manitoba, passed away after a short battle with cancer at the age of 85 years. Mary was predeceased by her husband Walter, her parents Lena and William Gushuliak, her sister Jean, and brothers Nick, George and Willie. Left to cherish Mary's memory are her children Ken (Maureen), Janet (Terry), Bonnie (Phil), Wally (Linda) and Bob (Lynda). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Reena (André), Jillian (Jonathan), Heidi, Tessa, Cobi, Sam, Laura, Jason (Miranda), Jed, and great-grandchildren Brett, Ava, Mia and Maëlle. Also left to cherish her memory are her sisters Elsie (Bill) and Gladys, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Mary was born August 20, 1928 in Arbakka, Manitoba, the eldest in a family of two brothers and four sisters. They lived on a farm on the river, and Mom remembered childhood as a very happy time. She attended Mazeppa School, but was sad to leave early when her mother was sick. This early life experience enforced Mom's desire to give her children every opportunity. Her family moved to Sundown in 1945, where Mary met Walter Eliuk. They married on September 18, 1948, and settled in Sundown where they operated Eliuk's General Store. Later they also bought a store and forest products business in Woodridge. Mom's life was very busy raising a family of five and operating the store in Sundown. She was a wonderful cook and immaculate housekeeper. She somehow made time for crocheting, gardening, and decorating. She was active in the community as a member of the Sundown Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Ukrainian Women's Association throughout her life. Mom was progressive in her thinking, warm and nurturing, and was simply a great mother who made childhood a wonderful time. After Walter passed away in 1983, Mary continued to operate the store and a post office successfully on her own until her retirement in 1994. After retirement, she moved to Vita and lived independently in her own home until shortly before her passing. Mary enjoyed living in Vita and she remained vibrant and active throughout her retirement. She had many friends in the area and participated in various local activities. She especially loved music and dancing, and the simple pleasures of playing cards with friends or visiting at the coffee shop. Above all, Mom was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She greatly looked forward to all family events, and enjoyed maintaining and passing on the Ukrainian holiday and family traditions that were very important to her. Prayer services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. (7:00 p.m. viewing) at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Sundown, with interment at the parish cemetery. For those who wish, donations in Mary's memory can be made to the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 108, Sundown, MB R0A 2C0. Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 1-888-454-1030, or 1-204-346-1030.
Publish Date: Mar 11, 2014
MARY W. ELIUK Peacefully on Thursday March 6, 2014, Mary W. Eliuk of Vita, Manitoba passed away after a short battle with cancer. Mary was predeceased by her husband Walter in 1983, her parents Lena and William Gushuliak, her sister Jean, and brothers Nick, George and Willie. Left to cherish Mary's memory are her children Ken (Maureen), Janet (Terry), Bonnie (Phil), Wally (Linda) and Bob (Lynda). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Reena (André), Jillian (Jonathan) and Heidi, Tessa and Cobi, Sam and Laura, and Jason (Miranda) and Jed, and great-grandchildren Brett, Ava, Mia and Maëlle. Also left to cherish her memory are her sisters Elsie (Bill) and Gladys. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, Manitoba. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Sundown, Box 24, Sundown, Manitoba, R0A 2C0. Longer obituary with funeral arrangements to follow.
Publish Date: Mar 8, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 11, 2014
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Sympathies from the Olinyk family - Posted by: lillian olinyk , marion and paul (berard) adam and joyce olinyk (john olinyk family - cousin ) on: Mar 30, 2014
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My deepest condolences to Mary Eliuk’s family…she will be missed… She was one of the kindest ladies I have ever known. I loved working for her as a kid, cutting grass at her house, the store, the Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery etc. I enjoyed doing whatever odd job she found for me. I remember spending hours visiting her, listening to stories or just joking around with each other. Her zest for life, charismatic personality, loyalty, style and sense of humor impacted my life in so many great ways! She always lit-up a room! She took me under her wing as a child and never let go…and for all my moments with her, for all she gave me, I am thankful…a true guardian angel. Vichnaya Pamyiat - Posted by: Angie T (fellow Sundowner) on: Mar 23, 2014
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We were very saddened to hear of your mother's passing..she was always so kind and nice to me,as I was growing up..we will always have fond memories of her - Posted by: Gord and Erika yvon (Friend of family) on: Mar 15, 2014
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Mrs. Eliuk (the respectful name I knew her by) will always be remembered by me as the first person to ever serve me homemade spaghetti and meatballs (at a birthday party for Wally), which was exotic food for someone raised on perogies and holubchi! I also remember her from being part of our CYMK meetings in Sundown Hall and for always being one of Sundown's most elegant ladies. Heartfelt condolences to Ken, Janet, Bonnie, Wally and Bobby and their families from a fellow old Sundowner. - Posted by: Tim Kostynyk () on: Mar 14, 2014
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Sincere condolences to all the family. Wonderful memories of childhood times spent in the friendly neighbourhood store with a lovely lady. - Posted by: Carol Kitar Westrum (Feschuk) (Childhood resident of Sundown) on: Mar 12, 2014
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Will so miss my Auntie Mary. Will always treasure my memory of her warm, positive disposition and her "love" of music and dancing(always had her dancing slippers close at hand). My prayers are with the family - Posted by: Audrey Flagel (Niece) on: Mar 12, 2014
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Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Let her memory ease the pain of her loss. - Posted by: Irvin & Michelyne Hildebrandt (In-laws to Wally) on: Mar 12, 2014
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Was a very dear friend who loved to dance. Remember all those dances her and I danced. A lot of them were at the seniors centre or hall. We will miss her - Posted by: Annette Graboski (Good Friend) on: Mar 11, 2014
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Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, Lynda. Thinking of you always. Call me. - Posted by: Darlene and Jacques DarDDDDDDDJacqueDarddddJacques (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2014
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So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Wally - thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you navigate through this really difficult time. - Posted by: Cathy Gregg (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2014
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I always enjoyed going to the her store and was happy she enjoyed my fish recipe at Ukr. Christmas. My sincerest condolences on your loss. - Posted by: Randy Woroniuk (Freind of Bonnie (Daughter)) on: Mar 11, 2014
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My sincerest condolences to the family. She'll be remembered. The landscape is forever changing with passing of those who played a vital role in shaping communities, playing an integral part in church and cultural growth. Vichnaya Pamyiat Fr. Michael - Posted by: Reverend Fr. Michael Skrumeda () on: Mar 10, 2014
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Rest in peace Auntie Mary. You will be missed - Posted by: Brenda Kiansky ( Eliuk) (family) on: Mar 10, 2014
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Had soooo many great childhood memories with Auntie Mary and Baba & Gida in Sundown. RIP ChaCha Maria. Xoxo - Posted by: Crystal (great-niece) on: Mar 10, 2014
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I will always remember her as the friendly store keeper in Sundown. My most sincere condolences to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Dan Drewniak () on: Mar 09, 2014
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I admired her enthusiasm for life and involvement in community. May she rest in peace and my prayers are with the family. God bless. - Posted by: Theresa Narth (a resident of Sundown) on: Mar 08, 2014
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beautiful lady and a great friend-rest in peace - Posted by: Anne Nickel (friend) on: Mar 08, 2014