Mabel Julie Ostafie, beloved wife of the late Alexander Ostafie of Yorkton, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Mabel was born April 7, 1923 on the family farm in the Verigin district of Saskatchewan, the daughter of Onufrey and Eudokia (nee Shordee) Glute, Mabel received her education first at Rona school then later at Sacred Heart Academy. After completing her education, Mabel moved to Winnipeg for a few years where she was employed by Eaton's as a clerk. Mabel returned to Saskatchewan where she married Alexander Ostafie on May 21, 1950 at St Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Yorkton. After selling their home in Yorkton, they moved to Sudbury, ON in 1952 where Alex was employed with the International Nickel Company Incorporated. Mabel worked at Eaton's as a clerk then later decided to become a Health Care Worker, first at the nursing home then at the General Hospital in Sudbury. Mabel enjoyed her work, she loved the patients and the staff that she worked with. She loved Ontario. After 25 years, in 1977, Alex took the early retirement that INCO offered him. They decided to move back to Saskatchewan and make their home in Yorkton. Mabel was glad to be back to give moral support to her brothers and sisters in their time of need. Mabel was warm hearted and generous to charities. She also provided educational support to seminaries. Mabel loved sports, bowling was her favourite game and she brought home many trophies. Fishing, gardening, crocheting, embroidering and doing Sudoku puzzles were her hobbies. She enjoyed reading books on religion, politics and health. In 1980's illness slowed her down and forced her into semi retirement. With tremendous courage and strong faith, a fight for survival kept her going for many years. Mabel loved her rosary, she gained strength and guidance through it's prayer. Her faith in God's love and mercy remained and was the greatest asset throughout life. Mabel felt spiritually rich and never alone. Mabel departed this life as bravely and quietly as she had lived it. May God Rest her Soul. Mabel was predeceased by her loving husband, Alexander Ostafie; parents, Onufrey and Eudokia Glute; Sisters, Ann, Lena, Sister Kris, Sister Martin: brothers, Harry, Metro, Mike and Father Basil. Mabel leaves to mourn her passing her extended family including brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews, their families and all those that were touched by her gracious life. The Prayer Service was held on Friday, October 3, 2014 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home with Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. The Requiem Divine Liturgy was sung on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Raymond Lukie, C.Ss.R. as the celebrant. The Cross Bearer was Bill Glute, Sr. The responses were led by Mr. Ed Pindus and members of the Yorkton Ukrainian Catholic Choir. The Interment Service followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Jason Mosiondz, June Mosiondz, Justin Mosiondz, Bill Glute, Jr., Jennifer Richards and Korry Wosminity serving as the casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
