1923 ~ 2019
Peacefully, on July 10, 2019, at the age of 96, Mary Stilkowski passed away at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB.
She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Shirley Rolsky (Bill), Pearl Arnhold (Reg), Irene Bialek (Clarence), Carol Manchulenko (George), Bonnie Stefaniuk (Perry) and stepdaughter Noreen Grandt. She also leaves to mourn her passing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Lisa (Daryle) and daughters, Courtney and Brittany; Rose; Les; Heidi (Marc) and children Brycen and Ryla; Holly (Steven) and children, Tyler and Mya; Shelley (Michael) and children, Ashley, Emma and Mason; Pam (Michael); Kimberley (John) and children, Anthony, Damian, Oliver and Abigail; Alexander (Amanda); William (Connie) and son Myles; Allyson (Tony) and children, Braeden, Nickolas, Mikayla and Pierce; Heather (Jarek) and children, Dysin, Jaxsin and Ryder; Justin; Carleen; and Kaitlyn. She is survived by her brother Steve Kies, sister Victoria Hoshowski, sister-in-law Anne Kis, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Nicholas in 1984, her daughter Pauline Krentz and her grandson Steven Krentz, both in 2005, her parents, Peter and Pearl Kies, as well as three sisters, three brothers, and her son-in-law Wayne Krentz.
Mary was born in Sarto on April 15, 1923 and lived most of her life in Stead. She was a hard-working woman who had amazing strength and determination. She loved to square dance and play Bingo, and she enjoyed a shot of whiskey. She was very active with the Stead Seniors. She was a wonderful mother and Baba, who always put her children first.
Many thanks to the staff at East Gate Lodge and Dr. Nick Van Rensburg for their care and compassion.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church on Park Ave. in Beausejour at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Thalberg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Gate Lodge Recreation Department.
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Harlon and Barb
To all the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom had a good long life and left all of you memories to treasure. May these memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you and may the peace of God give you strength as you say “until we meet again”.
Love Harlon and Barb
Peggy (Kis) Senkiw
My deepest sympathy. Auntie Mary was someone I always admired. Her pleasant, friendly disposition shines through her children and grandchildren. What a wonderful gift she leaves behind. May she Rest In Peace.
Mike & Kris Rolsky
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Elaine Boyde
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. From cousin Bill Boyechko
Elaine Boyde
Judith & Kurt BEST
Our prayers and regards to your families , with the loss of your mother, Mary STILKOWSKI. Our special thoughts are extended to Pearl & Reg ARNHOLD, as well as Bonnie & Perry STEFANIUK.
Leonard and Betty Goritz
Stilkowski family.
Very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
She was a strong women who instilled character in all her children. She did not remember my name but she always remembered me as Pauline’s friend.
Cherish the memories until you meet again !
Leonard and Betty Goritz
Larry and Bernadette Stilkowski
Our deepest sympathy to all of Mary’s family. We remember her as a wonderful, outgoing, friendly and always smiling person.
Randy Mamrocha & family
Thoughts, prayers and love to all of you at this time, The Mamrocha Family.
Bonnie Stefaniuk
Thank-you all for your messages. She was an amazing mom & Baba. We will miss her & keep her memory alive.
Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski
Sincere condolences to the whole family for your loss. Vichnaya Pam’yat!
Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski
Rosemarie Winnicki
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. She was a sweet lady with a good sense of humour. She will always be with you in spirit. Mourn her passing, but celebrate her full and long life. Hugs to the whole family.
Paul and Connie Krawchuk
Condolences to stilkowski families. I did Mary’s hair for many years. A very pleasant and happy lady, we had a lot of fun. Her family was her pride and joy. Look back on all the wonderful years you had her in you lives.