Obituary of Mary Kuzyk

Mary Kuzyk 1936 - 2008 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Kuzyk, after a brief and valiant struggle with cancer, at 71 years of age, on July 31, 2008. Mary will be greatly missed by her four children: Deb (Ray) of Nova Scotia, Les (Dragana) of Calgary, Gerald (Kristin) of Victoria, Rick of Edmonton, granddaughters Lily and Lana, brother Walter (Hilda) of Pierceland, numerous members of her extended family, and her many friends. Mary was predeceased by her husband Bill Kuzyk, her parents Mike and Pearl Ilnesky of Leoville, and her sister Elsie Bilyk. The memorial service was conducted from the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, on Tuesday August 5th at 1 pm with Joyce Carson officiating. The eulogy was given by Vi Young, with tributes from Dragana Malic and Deb Kuzyk. Readings were by Denise Kuzyk, Les Kuzyk and Sandy Richinski. A special song was performed by Tracey Lalonde and Sandi Richinski. Congregational hymns were "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art". There was a graveside service on Wednesday August 6th in the cemetery in Leoville, Saskatchewan. Mary loved students and her teaching career as much as she loved her retirement. She served her community for many many on the Lloydminster Hospital Auxillary. Mary's hobbies included travel, golf, curling and walking with her "Coffee Girls" and she touched many lives through her involvement in these activities. Mary Kuzyk will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Word of Thanks The family would like to thank the medical staff of the Lloydminster Hospital and Home Care Services, and especially Dr. Chan of Lloydminster and Dr. Karen King of the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton for their kindness and care. Thanks also to Colleen Hozack at the Legacy Center and to the Leoville Willing Workers for serving lunches. To all who sent cards, flowers, food, phoned or visited, or sent donations to the Lloydminster Home Care Palliative Fund, and to those who attended the memorial services, a sincere thank you. Donations for Mary may be made to Lloydminster Home Care Palliative Fund