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Evelyn BANK
1947 – 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Bank (nee Ursulescu) at the age of 76, on December 20, 2023.
Evelyn leaves behind her beloved husband Al, daughters Desiree Kirby, Daniela (Kevin) Zerr, Candace (Reynaldo) Cardoso, brother Robert (Wanda) Ursulescu, grandchildren Jason, Justin, Brandon, Jessica, Kaitlyn, James, Elizabeth, and great granddaughter Briar Rose, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Lazar and Valeria Ursulescu and brother William (Bill).
She was born and grew up in Regina and from an early age had a love for art and animals. At the age of twelve she contracted polio and endured a year-long hospitalization away from her family, but despite the concerns of some that she may never walk again, she recovered and went on in high school to play basketball and worked as a playground supervisor.
Her career in the floral industry lasted over 40 years, beginning when she started working in a flower shop in Grade 12. She used her considerable artistic talents and “ahead of her time” sense of ascetics creating flower arrangements to bridal bouquets and even Christmas trees that were truly works of art. She worked many years at the Hudson Bay as the head of Decorative Accessories & Floral Department, for a while had her own business, Serendipity, before returning to The Bay, then Green Elegance, then onto Castle Furniture, and finally ended her career with her business Lavender Lane Flower Shoppe, which she closed upon retirement.
Her love and appreciation for art and design manifest in many forms. She was a passionate artist, with particular interest in pastels. She was very creative in her drawings and paintings and over the years participated in various shows where her pieces would often sell quickly. Her talents as a florist extended into interior design, she helped many people decorate their homes with her unique sense of beauty, sophistication, and comfort; she brought beauty to people’s homes. One of her favorite times of year, was the holiday season. It was a time when her talents would shine and she would spend the weeks leading up to Christmas decorating the homes of her many clients, having decorated probably thousands of trees in her career. Evelyn’s participation in the Festival of Trees was a highlight of each Christmas season, especially in the early years. Her trees would often be amongst the ones that had the highest bids.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Cecilia Parish, 5020 7th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday. January 3rd at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Polio Regina. nonprofits.accesscomm.ca/polio or email ivan.jorgensen@sasktel.net.
December 20th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Evelyn Mae Bank December 20th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
