Mrs. Mary Boyko

1923 - 2017

It is with profound sadness and sorrow the family announces the passing of our dear beloved mother, baba, great grandma, great great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. Mary Boyko passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on June 19, 2017 at Samaritan Place with family at her side. Left to celebrate and honor her life and memory are her children Peter (Gloria), Bernard (Laura), Nadine Clarke, Elaine (Bill) Haberlach, Linda (Jim) Osinchuk, Lorraine Petryk, Richard (Laureen Fielding), Roger (Kim), and precious grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Genevieve Karoly and brother John (Josie) Symak, brothers in law Mike (Josie) Boyko, Harry (Joyce) Boyko, William (Ann) Boyko, sister in law Marilyn Boyko as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary was predeceased by her husband Joseph, parents Michael and Elsie Symak, brother Joe Symak, sister Jessie Boyko, sister Pauline in infancy, father and mother-in-law Wasyl and Nettie (Halabura) Boyko, sisters in law Ann Pidskalny, Mary Zadorozniak, brothers in law Henry Karoly, Dymetro, Walter, Alex and Alozie Boyko, John Pidskalny and Dymetro Zadorozniak. Mary was born on April 30, 1923 in Cudworth Sask. She married Joeseph Boyko on May 14, 1944 and together they raised 8 children on a family farm near Alvena. Mom loved unconditionally and shared a kindred spirit with playfulness and wit. Mama was selfless, nonjudgemental and a fun adventurous travel companion. We’ve learned to appreciate our Ukrainian heritage through cooking, celebrations and strong work ethic. Mom also loved her flowers and garden. She was especially devoted to her faith in God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. We were truly blessed by her kindness and infectious smile. Mom, as protector, became our archangel. After many years on the farm, she worked at St Anne’s Nursing Home as a cook, and at St Paul’s Hospital in laundry and dietary. Prayers will be held on Friday June 23, 2017 at 8pm at Acadia McKague Funeral Centre, 915 Acadia Drive and the Divine Liturgy will be on Saturday June 24, 2017 at 1:00pm at St George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral located at 214 Ave M South with Very Rev. Fr Janko Kolosnjaji as Celebrant. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Place Chapel, 375 Cornish Road S7P0P3. Vichnaya Pamyiat Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.dignitymemorial.ca