Mary Fedorchuk passed away at the Norquay Health Centre on June 29, 2014, at the age of 92 years. Mary was born on October 14, 1921 in Canora, SK to John and Katherine (Olexyshin) Ewaschuk. She was raised on the family farm four miles north of Danbury and attended Porcupine School, achieving her grade eight education. Mary met her future husband, Peter Fedorchuk, when they were both children as their family farms adjoined. As they grew older, they would often walk that mile to meet at the fence. On November 2, 1941 they were united in marriage and continued to reside with Peter's parents, eventually taking over the farming operations. In 1949, they built the home in which they would raise their seven children. To this day, the house is still standing and the land continues to be farmed by their son, Ernie. Mary worked very hard to provide for her family; she raised chickens, turkeys, pigs, and milk cows. To supplement their family income, she sold milk, cream, and eggs to assist with the growing costs of purchasing clothes, food, and other household items. While in Danbury, Mary was also involved with the Orthodox Church women's group as well as with the parish hall. Her attention to detail was evident in the way her children were cared for and dressed, especially for church on Sundays. If ever there were a free Sunday, the family would enjoy a trip to the lake or to Yorkton or Canora. The family would also attend the Sturgis Sports Day every year and Mary would prepare a feast "fit for a king" to take along with them. Mary valued the opportunity to host and entertain, and quite often had people at their house, including friends and family for get-togethers. Christmas was a packed house every year. In later years, Mary's unmistakable hospitality was evident once again as she welcomed 'Gido Ewaschuk' and 'Baba Fedorchuk' to live with them. She graciously cared for them as well as her brother Mike. By then some of the older children had left home. In 1983, Mary and Peter retired to Yorkton. While there, Mary was very active in the Orthodox Church and the ladies club. Mary and Nellie, Peter's sister, went everywhere together. Where one went, the other did too; they shopped, went to bingo, and had lunch together regularly. Mary also loved to garden and had flowers everywhere. After Peter's passing, she relocated to Fairview Arms in Yorkton where she lived until 2007. For the next five years, she had the opportunity to live with her daughters, Iris and Jeanette. However, due to her illness, she eventually moved to the Norquay Health Centre, where she continued to reside until her passing. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary was predeceased by her husband Peter; parents, John and Katherine; and her brothers: Paul, Norman, Harry, Steve, Mike, and Metro. She is lovingly remembered by her sons: Wayne (Joan) of Regina, Ernie (Wilma) of Danbury, and Peter (Kathy) of Yorkton; daughters: Jeanette (Bernard) Nokinsky of Swan Plain, Iris (Gerald) Rubletz of Danbury, Terry McPhee of Yorkton and Natalie (Jim) Tretiak of Swift Current; sister Anne Lazaruk of Weyburn; and her sisters-in-law: Pauline Kostenuik of Regina and Anne Ewaschuk of Barrhead, AB; as well as fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. The Prayer Service was held on Thursday, July 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, July 4, 2014, 10:00 a.m. both from the Chapel of Leson's Funeral Home with Very Rev. Fr. Mel Slashinsky officiating. Interment followed in the Canora Cemetery. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to the Norquay Health Centre or to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan, in memory of Mary Fedorchuk. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an on-line guest book for Mary at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON'S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.
