Obituary
MARY ANTOFICHUK
1924 – 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family sadly announces the peaceful passing of our dear Mom, Nanny and Baba, Mary Antofichuk, formerly of Winnipeg Beach, at the age of 97 on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Middlechurch Home.
Mom leaves behind her daughters Joan Antofichuk, and Marjorie Willis (Barry); grandson Derek Willis (Sherry) and granddaughter Erin Ouendag (Craig) and 2 precious great-grandsons Max and Lex Ouendag; sister Marjorie Wozney; and nephew David Wozney.
She was predeceased by her husband Andrew (2010); son-in-law Leslie McIntyre (2016) and 2 brothers Nick and John Wozney.
Mom was born in Foley, MB on July 30, 1924 to Michael and Lena Wozney. She grew up with her siblings and attended Foley School until Grade 8. She worked hard on the farm along with her family.
Mom met Dad at the local ‘hangout’, Pertson’s General store and were married on June 23, 1945. Mom and dad farmed together and were blessed with 2 daughters. In 1973 they sold the farm and retired to live in Winnipeg Beach at 55 Park Ave. Mom was happy to live in town as it was close to many conveniences especially to her church St. Peter & Paul where she attended mass.
She enjoyed Bingo, card games with friends, fishing and loved to attend the Austin Threshermen’s Reunion. Going to Grand Forks and Fargo with her children and grandchildren was another highlight for Mom. She would walk the toy aisles at Target Store with Derek and Erin (as small children) and would gladly buy whatever toy they picked out.
Mom truly enjoyed gardening; her flower gardens were outstanding as well as her vegetable garden. She loved canning the fruits of her labor as many as 500 jars would be put into her cold storage room for winter. Mushroom picking and picking all sorts of wild berries to make her wonderful jams was also a pleasure.
Mom was a great cook and always had a lovely spread to put out whenever friends and family would pop in for a visit always saying “have some more”. Family gatherings on holidays were her most pleasurable times and attending the grandchildren’s recitals, concerts and graduations.
Mom and Dad became ‘city slickers’ in 2003 when they moved to Winnipeg in the same complex where Joan and Leslie lived. They were happy that Joan and Leslie were close at hand for helping out and together went for many country drives.
After Dad passed in 2010, Mom enjoyed living with Barry, Marge and Maggie (family dog) for the last 11 years prior to her going to Middlechurch in August 2021. Every Saturday Marge would have the family come over for dinners which mom loved, she would say “this is my medication” as she played with Max and Lex, her “poopleke”.
We would like to thank Middlechurch Home, Unit B2 for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Mom and family. As per Mom’s request, there will be a private family funeral.
“Rest in Peace Mom, we love you more than words could ever express. You will remain in our hearts & memories forever”.
Vichnaya Pamyat!
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mary Antofichuk May 21 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba