

Prpich; Mary - Born in Sveti Rok Lika, Croatia in August of 1928, Mary passed away peacefully in Port Alberni on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 after a courageous struggle with cancer. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by all her family, Frank the love of her life and husband of 59 years; her children: Allan, Johnny (Sheila) and Cathy Spencer (Ron); grandchildren: Anthony, Sean, Stephanie, Danyka, Aaron (Tana), Joshua, Leah (Dan) and Krystal; great grandchildren: Jamie and Grayson as well as sister-in-law Mary Chopp (Bill) and cousin Deb.
Mary immigrated to Canada with her family at age 3, settling in Cadomin, Alberta. She and Frank married in 1953 in Edson then moved to Princeton before settling in Port Alberni in 1955. Mary was a devoted and wonderful mother who made her home warm and inviting to those who graced her door. Including all the neighbourhood kids who regularly stopped by for some home cooking. She was a life long hockey fanatic who helped out with minor hockey when the kids were young, but always made time for local as well as professional hockey and rarely missed a game.
A private family gathering will be held. Cremation has taken place. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.chapelofmemories.ca. Flowers are gratefully declined, if desired donations in Mary’s memory may be made to the Alberni Hospice Society 2649 2nd Ave., Port Alberni, V9Y 1Z8. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers of Ty Watson House who took such good care of our wife, mother and baba and made us feel like we were at home. Thank You!
Your passing has left a huge hole in our hearts and in our families. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
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