MARY MARION BRYGIDER (HRIHOROW)

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MARY MARION BRYGIDER (nee HRIHOROW) Mary, at the age of 80, completed her life journey on Sunday, May 2, 2004 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Marlene (1954) husband Adam (1977) parents, Michael and Maria, and numerous relatives and friends. Mary leaves behind to mourn her loss, her children, Nicholas Brygider, Marianne Komyshyn (Maurice), Dr. Robert Brygider (Darlene) grandchildren, Michael and Jacqueline Brygider, Mark Komyshyn, Melanie Komyshyn (Jared), Marnie Ledgister (Leon). She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Kassie Tuba and Tyson Carter Ledgister (also known by Baba as Little General and The Train Man.) Tyson gave Baba many hours of laughter and joy. Mary is survived by three sisters and one brother. She is also survived by her special friend Michael Ziombra. Mary loved one and all and never had a bad word to say about anyone. While still in good health she loved cooking, baking, gardening, travelling, fishing, reading, and just enjoying the company of her friends. She was a 50-year member of St. Johns Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Ladys Auxiliary for many years. She was also a member of Prosvita Ukrainian Canadian Institute. Mary was a kind and generous woman to her children, family and friends. She had a quiet and dignified manner about her. Mary Brygider was dearly loved and will be missed on this earth. In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 251 Bannerman at Charles St. Interment of her ashes will take place at a later date. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank her dearest friend and soulmate, Michael Ziombra, for his love, devotion and tender care; especially during her last two years. We couldnt have done it without you. We were blessed when you came into her life. Special thanks also to her devoted friends, Fran and Orrie, who were always there to give her love and to help her and us in any way that they could. We will never forget your kindness. Thank you to Dr. C. Duerksen and staff and Dr. P. Harris and Concordia Oncology staff for Moms care. Special thanks also go to Palliative Care Home Services who guided us these last few weeks and gave us the strength and encouragement which enabled us to keep Mom at home until she passed away. To Hope, her primary nurse, THANK YOU!!! Flowers gratefully declined. Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Highway. 338-0331. VICHNAYA PAMYAT GO WITH GOD MOM. WE LOVE YOU MISS ME, BUT LET ME GO When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone, Its all part of the Masters Plan A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds Miss me - but let me go.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 05, 2004