Obituary of OLGA BOYKO

OLGA BOYKO (nee Stebnicki) With great sadness and wonderful memories we announce the passing of our Mother, Baba, Great-Baba, Olga Boyko on the morning of February 15, 2015. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marlene (Steve), Janice (Ed), Carol (Rick), Debbie (Kim); seven grandchildren, Steven, Keith, Kim Jr. (Rhian), Christopher (Mandy), Jared (Pam), Kristi (Joël) and Carly, and great-grandchildren, Nariah, Hadyn, Emma, Jordyn, Brielle, and Leiten; sister Helen Belbos; sisters-in-law, Mavis Stebnicki, Irene Stebnicki and Kay Boyko; brother-in-law Steve Masynk. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Olga was predeceased by her husband Alex of 58 years; parents, Michael and Teeni; sister Mary Masnyk; brothers, Nick, Joe and Bill; sister-in-law Bernice; 11 brothers-in-law and 10 sisters-in law. Olga was born in Winnipeg. She worked for Eaton’s for many years and during that time she met the love of her life, Alex. They married on June 7, 1952 and together they raised four beautiful daughters. After the girls had grown up, Mom went back to work at the U of W and there she remained until she retired. Mom treasured her time with her family, Sunday dinners and her interest in the lives of her grandchildren. Mom and Dad enjoyed numerous vacations together. Funeral service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Friday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Luther Home where she resided for the past three years for their compassionate care and a special thank you to Elaine Joseph. Also to the Emergency staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital, Dr. Olivier and the staff on 5B Unit 1 in Mom’s final week. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olga’s memory to the Luther Home or CancerCare Manitoba. Vichnaya Pam’yat