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Kathleen KURYLIW
June 22, 1922 - December 25, 2022
Obituary
It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother & baba, Kathleen Kuryliw of Smoky Lake, formerly of Vilna on December 25, 2022 at the age of 100 years & 6 months. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Marlaine (Larry) Pidluzny & Roseanne (Ken) Garner; 4 grandchildren, Dale Pidluzny, Billy Joe (Shelly) Kuryliw, Anne Marie (Al) DerFong & Dylan Garner (Morgan); 6 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Avah, Colton, Skye, Danica & Austin; 5 great-great-grandchildren, Talon, Hudson, Easton, Zoey & Xida; sister-in-law, Charlotte Zukowsky of B.C.; brother-in-law, Percy Grubb of Fort Worth, Texas; numerous nieces & nephews. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Bill Kuryliw (1987); son, Billy James Kuryliw (2020); parents, Angelina & Gawreko Zukowsky; 4 brothers, Bill, Nick, John & Mike; 10 sisters, Rosie, Mary, Katie, Annie, Laura, Sadie, Dorothea, Sophie, Pearl & Margaret; son-in-law, Dennis Pidluzny; 2 Godsons, Larry Wowk & Edd Wagil. A Visitation for family & friends will held on Sunday, January 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Stry. A Private Funeral Service will be held at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Stry. A recording of the service will be available on Tuesday, January 10 on our website. Very Reverend Father Don Bodnar will be officiating with interment in the church cemetery. The family wishes to thank Dr. Stephan Raubenheimer & Dr. Anton Raubenheimer for their care; all the staff at the Smoky Lake Auxillary for their care & compassion, especially in the past couple weeks; as well as all the staff at Vilna Lodge where Mom had her home for the past 10 years. If desired, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Ray and Denise Jalbert
Relation: mom's relative
Sorry about your loss. Loss is always difficult. Mom passed away in 1995 same day. Makes it even harder. Take care and God bless.
From: Debbie Martin
Relation: Freind
Sorry for your loss my condolences and prayers are with you and the family.
From: Dorothy DUCHNYCH
Relation: through her great grandson Austin
Condolences to the family
From: John & Ann (Ozga) Kostyshyn
Our sympathies for your family during your time of loss. Keep your memories close and the comfort they will give you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God watch over you in this time of sorrow.
From: Pat Robinson (Koroluk)
Relation: Friends of Marlaine.
Marlaine,
Johnny and I are sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
From: Gale Floyd
Relation: Friend
I send my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a comforting hope that your loved one will soon live again in a peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15)
From: RoseMarie Jalbert
Relation: cousin
I hold you in my thoughts and heart during this time of sadness, the passing of Kathleen. Blessings to all the family members.
From: Celia
Relation: Friend of Marlaine
So sorry to hear about your mom
Warm hugs
From: Janice Popiwchuk
Relation: Family friends
On behalf of the Popiwchuk family I extent our deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Kuryliw family at this time of loss.
Service Schedule
Visitation
Date & Time:
January 8, 2023
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church
Stry, AB Canada
Visitation of family & friends from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Stry, AB Canada
Memorial Gifts
If desired, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1.
Thank You Notice
The family wishes to thank Dr. Stephan Raubenheimer & Dr. Anton Raubenheimer for their care; all the staff at the Smoky Lake Auxillary for their care & compassion, especially in the past couple weeks; as well as all the staff at Vilna Lodge where Mom had her home for the past 10 years.
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