Phyllis Jean Petrick

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PHYLLIS JEAN PETRICK
(NEE KACHUR)
Aug. 12, 1944-Oct. 8, 2018

It is with broken hearts the family of Phyllis Jean Petrick (nee Kachur) announces her passing in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 8, 2018.

She is survived by her husband Paul of 56 years and their four children, Angela (Fab) Lisi, Ken (Peggy), Brad (Estelle) and Greg, along with her six grandchildren, Hilary, Emily, Celeste, Brett, Jaycie and Karlee.

She is also survived by two sisters, Olga (Bill) Bezditny, RoseAnn (Bill) Gylywaychuk, and three brothers, Melvin (Helen), Paul (Bev), Lenny (Martha), along with all of their families.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Peter and Stella Kachur and one sister Leona Gregoraschuk.

Mom was born Aug. 12, 1944 and grew up in Trentham, MB. At the age of 17 she married the love of her life, Paul, on Aug. 11, 1962. Shortly after their marriage they established their family farm building a successful dairy operation for many years. Then in 1986 she followed her passion and Phyllis’ Catering began. This adventure took her to all corners of the province, making countless new friends along the way. The highlight of her career was catering the Ukrainian-Kiev Folklorama Pavilion for seven years.

Baba will always be in our hearts, never forgotten and forever missed.

The viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 12 at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB from 7-7:30 p.m., followed by a service at 7:30 p.m.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Birchwood Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. with the interment to follow at St Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Sarto, MB.

We the family would like to thank South East EMS and the doctors and staff at HSC for their efforts and support along with the countless family and friends’ support during this difficult time.

~Vichnaya Pam’yat!

Arrangements by
Birchwood Funeral Chapel
1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030.

As published in The Carillon on Oct 10, 2018