Mary J. Demedash (nee Burtnyk)
January 6, 1923 – February 10, 2017
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Demedash, beloved wife of John Demedash deceased 1982.
She leaves to mourn her 3 daughters Aleta Matthews (Richard), Linda Demedash (Percy) and Dawn Demedash; her grandchildren Sean Matthews and Kim Matthews; her great-grandchildren Jayce Matthews (Angela) and Destiny Dolbeck; as well as sisters Emily Bataluk, Anne Klemack, Alice Gorlick, Adeline Jackson, and Shirley Burtnyk. Also mom leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Luke and Mary Burtnyk; brothers Paul, Steve and John; sisters Jean Kastes and Nell Proch.
She was born in Ethelbert, Manitoba. She married dad in 1944 and they moved to Chicago where mom gave birth to Aleta and Linda. They returned to Gimli, Manitoba where they bought a small acreage which also had a small country store that they operated for a few years. Mom also worked at Betel Nursing Home in Gimli, Saunders Aircraft as a “Rosie the Riveter” and one of her favourite jobs as serving staff at Lakeside Camp in Gimli where she was loved by the many handicapped children and adults who attended the camp.
Mom loved to travel and accompanied Aleta and Alan on a wonderful trip through the U.S.A. where they encountered many adventures, one being the opportunity of singing and dancing on stage at the Grand Old Opry and seeing the beauty of another part of North America.
Mom was also known for her wonderful cooking and the decorating of the yearly Christmas tree that brought people from around the area to admire.
Special thanks to Irene, Christine and Glen for their help and endless support with mom over the past few years. Also thank you for the loving care mom received at the ICU at Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg. We couldn’t have asked for better Doctors, Nurses and Care Givers. Also thank you to the staff at Gilbart Funeral Home for their care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dnister Restoration Committee c/o Ms. Rose Marie Hess, Box 1103 Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 or charity of one’s choice.
Pallbearers will be Delaine Yanishewski, Doug Proch, Ben Angus, Michael Yanishewski, Michael Bataluk and Oli Goodman.
Honorary Pallbearers Valerie Newman, Irene Angus, Penny Malinowski, Hope Bataluk, Randy Hutch, Billy Bohonos and Tom Jackson.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, with viewing one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Mary J. Demedash – 2017.source
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