MARY ZWARICH (TUMAK)

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MARY ZWARICH (nee TUMAK) With deep sorrow and sadness, the family of Mary Zwarich announce her peaceful passing in Portage la Prairie on December 8, 2001. During her 85 years, Mary touched the lives and warmed the hearts of many with her love, caring nature and respect for others. Mary was born in Winnipegosis on July 15, 1916, where she obtained her education and worked for various families as a caregiver. In 1940, she married Marvin Zwarich and together they began a lifelong commitment filled with adventures. In the early years of their marriage, they managed fish camps and commercial fished on Lake Winnipegosis and worked in the community. The family moved to Dauphin in 1957. As her sons got older, Mary volunteered more of her time to community organizations. The Dauphin Ladies Hospital Auxiliary have recognized Mary for over 30 years of outstanding dedication to their organization. Mary and Marvin moved to Portage la Prairie in 1996 to be closer to their immediate family. Marys warm personality soon attracted many new friends who, in turn, brought much happiness to her. Family and friends will long remember Mary for her warmth, strength of character and compassion for others. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Stefan and Anna Tumak; and husband Marvin. Surviving are her sons, Dennis (Joan) of Portage la Prairie and Orest (Valerie) of Calgary; sisters, Rosalie Barsewsky, and Olga (Lorne Sass) and brother Bill (Rose) Tumak, all of Winnipegosis. Baba will always be lovingly remembered by Kristin (James Kostuchuck) of Portage la Prairie, Susan Zwarich of Winnipeg, and Kara Zwarich of Calgary; and will be deeply missed by great-granddaughter Jennifer; great-grandson Jacob; and by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Omega Funeral Home, Portage la Prairie on Saturday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Julie Baker officiating. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Marys memory to the Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K8, the Portage District General Hospital Foundation, 524 Fifth St. S.E., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A8, or to a charity of ones choice. The Omega Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Friends may leave a message and sign the register book at our website www.legacy.com "Where life stories live on".

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 15, 2001