STELLA YAHOLKOSKI (KRUCH)

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STELLA YAHOLKOSKI (nee KRUCH) Peacefully, on Tuesday, August 1, 2000, with family by her side, Stella Yaholkoski, aged 88 years, passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital. Stella was predeceased by her loving husband Peter; and children, Lola, John, Joan and Tom. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Edward (Sylvia) and Stan (Denise) her daughters, Rose Marie Wright (Chris Bergman) and Jeanne (Lance) Anderson; daughter-in-law Joyce Yaholkoski; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother Kas Kruch; sister-in-law Mary Kruch (Rudy) numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mom, Babcia to all, devoted her life to her family and shared her love and wisdom with all who crossed her path. She experienced life to the fullest, giving lovingly of her time to her family and friends, St. John Cantius Church and its organizations, Sokols Polish Gymnastic Association and many other groups. In later years Babcia enjoyed being surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who sought her guidance along with her perogies and donuts. She was continually showered with their unending love. Babcia was always open to experiencing new wonders of life, waiting until she was over 80 to take swimming lessons and to visit relatives in Poland. Her garden was her passion and she shared its bounty with everyone, taking care of it as lovingly as she did her family. Prayers will be held on Friday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church, 846 Burrows Ave. with Rev. Fr. Henryk Uczniak officiating. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are her grandsons, Doug, Brian, Jason, Christopher, Robert and Brad Yaholkoski, James Wright, Mike and Stephen Anderson and her nephew Bogdan Jacholkowski. The family would like to say a special Thank-You to Dr. Greg Wilson for his care and compassion. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Stellas memory to a charity of ones choice. "Wieczny Opoczynek Racz Jej Dac, Panie" "We will miss you Babcia, You will always be in our thoughts and prayers" Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 04, 2000