MRS. STELLA BARTKO: Mrs. Stella Bartko, age 92, of North Battleford, SK and formerly of Prince Albert, SK passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 from River Park Memorial Chapel. The Reverend Father Michael Lomaszkiewicz, Priest of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, will officiate. Stella is survived by her loving family: her son David and daughter-in-law Cindy; her grandsons Adam and Ryan as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by: her husband William "Bill" Bartko in 1983; her parents Kost and Maria Picklyk and all her brothers and sisters. Stella was born on December 29, 1921 in Honeymoon, SK. Stella belonged to the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She truly enjoyed singing and sang in the church choir and the Veselka choir. She always praised and appreciated her neighbors and friends for all the help they gave her and wishes to thank them again for all they did. Stella truly loved cooking her ethnic foods for her family and friends. In her golden years she enjoyed bowling, reading, crocheting, knitting and doing all kinds of puzzles. As a good driver she took every chance to drive her friends around, which always led to a coffee and a visit. Stella was gifted with a unique sense of humor to keep people laughing. This is how she wants to be remembered. Always remember me with smiles and laughter, for that's how I'll remember you all. If you must be sad and remember me with tears then just don't remember me at all. A special thank you to the Renal Care Unit at St. Paul Hospital in Saskatoon and Battlefords Union Hospital for the excellent care given to my mother during her stays. It is the family's request that anyone wishing to place memorials may do so to the Renal Care unit of the Battlefords Union Hospital. Interment will take place in the Â鶹´«Ã½AV Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Prince Albert, SK 306-764-2727 Donald M. Moriarty, Funeral Director ____________________________________________________
