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MARY HARAPIAK (ORZECHOWSKI)
Born: Sep 21, 1934
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2020
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MARY HARAPIAK
(nee ORZECHOWSKI)
September 21, 1934 - February 16, 2020
Mary will be so sadly missed by her children, Susan (David), Robert (Sharon) and Steven; by the grandchildren who adored their Baba, Kristina (Jared), Amanda (Sheldon), Brett (Alison), Tyler (Danielle), Megan (Keith), Matthew (Christina), Kassandra and Ethan; and her great-grandchildren, Ava, Aubrey, Luke and Louis, who will forever be blessed with our memories of their Baba G. Mary is also survived by her brother Max Orzechowski (Helen).
Mary was predeceased by Michael, her husband of 56 years, her mother Anastasia, at a very young age, her father Demetryo and mother Nettie later in life.
Mary spent several years working in the retail industry, before retiring to assume her greatest role in life...as Baba. Being a Baba was such a natural fit for Mary. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved them immensely.
Mary very much enjoyed cooking and gardening and the happiness each would bring. With passion and skill, she would hypnotize her family and friends with such delights as her Christmas shortbread and cheesecake, and of course her perogies and holubchi. Every year her gardens were hearty with vegetables, and blossomed with flowers.
Mary enjoyed her final years as a member of the Gimli New Horizons Centre, where she formed many friendships and actively participated in floor curling, cribbage, and bingo. An enormous fan of professional curling, you dare not phone her when playoff games were being televised.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.
Our family extends heartfelt thanks to those who cared for our mom during these last years: CancerCare Manitoba, Johnson Memorial Hospital in Gimli, the W.H.R.A. Palliative Care Program, and the 6th floor staff at the Health Sciences Centre Rehab and Respiratory Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
"Sugar in the morning, sugar in the evening, sugar at suppertime. Be my little honey
and love me all the time"
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 20, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Mary was always full of fun, ready to participate with a smile and a laugh. Condolences to all her family. We are away and are sorry we cannot attend her service. She will be missed by many. - Posted by: Bev and Jim Richardson (Friend) on: Feb 23, 2020
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It was wonderful to share precious Buba and Nanny time with her. She loved her grandchildren so very much. Every milestone in their lives she relished. Her pride just exuded from her. They will miss their Buba so much but have so many precious memories to have with them the rest of their lives. RIP Buba. - Posted by: Deborah Hawkins (Extended family) on: Feb 21, 2020
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First time I met Aunty Mary was in the 80s when we went out west with my mom Mabel. The moment I met her, I knew she'd make me smile, and everytime i would her hear name ... now and always. Love and prayers Jenny St.Angelo - Posted by: Jennifer St.Angelo-Hale (favourite Aunt) on: Feb 20, 2020
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I remember Mary as a very fun loving person with a beautiful smile for everyone. She participated in many of our fun skits for our annual floor curling bonspiel at New Horizons. Condolences to her family & many friends. Mary will be missed. - Posted by: Jackie Poloski (Friend) on: Feb 20, 2020