MARCHEWKA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann (Kachmarski) Marchewka, late of Hafford and formerly of North Battleford, on December 12, 2011 at the age of 90. Ann was born on September 16, 1921at Redberry District, SK. She is lovingly remembered by her son Rudy (Ruth) Marchewka, Marcelin, SK; grandchildren Gail Marchewka and Brad Marchewka, Battleford, SK; sisters Helen Krelow, Spiritwood, SK and Lucy (Mike) Yasieniuk, North Battleford, SK; sister in law Natalie Kachmarski, Edmonton, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Paul (1991); parents Stanley and Tillie Kachmarski; brothers John, Mike, Joe, Peter, Bronie, and Steve. Vigil of Prayer was held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald -Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK with Jean Pawlus presiding. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:30 am from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Reverend Father Gerard Legaspi as Celebrant. Cross Bearer was Matthew Prystupa and Memories of Grandma was presented by Brad Marchewka. Readings and Offertory of Gifts were presented by Gail Marchewka and Ruth Kachmarski. The Music Ministry included Jaki Esquirol and the Notre Dame Choir accompanied by pianist Wendy Rosgen. Honorary Pallbearers were the Staff and Residents of the Hafford Special Care Centre, as well as those who shared in her life. Active pallbearers were Leon Kachmarski, Richard Kachmarski, Leonard Yasieniuk, Ernie Kachmarski, David Kachmarski, and Frank Prystupa. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Memorial donations may be made to the Hafford Special Care Centre (Box 130, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0) To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kristeen Nylander of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK (306) 445-2418. Card of Thanks We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Hafford Special Care Centre for the absolutely fantastic and loving care provided to Mom and Grandma during her stay with them. We also wish to thank the staff for the kindness and compassion extended to us while we were there staying with her. Thank you to Father Gerard and Jean Pawlus for the kind and sincere words spoken at the services and to the Notre Dame CWL for providing the wonderful lunch afterwards. Our sincere appreciation to all those who participated in the services; thank you to Wendy Rosgen, Jaki Esquirol and the Notre Dame Choir for the beautiful music and singing at the funeral. And to the staff at Sallows and McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, we wish to extend our thanks for all their help and assistance during this difficult time. Sincerely, Rudy, Ruth, Gail and Brad Marchewka. ____________________________________________________
