Obituary of MARIA KOWALENKO

MARIA KOWALENKO December 27, 1924 – September 29, 2012 Peacefully, on September 29, 2012, Maria passed away. She is survived by her son Walter and his wife Carol, grandchildren Christy, Jason, Danny, Sandy (Jeff), Brian (Cheryl) and great-grandchildren Taylor, Kage, Zane, Samara and Ashton. Maria was predeceased by her beloved husband Hryhorij (George), son Alexander, grandson Kevin and an infant daughter. In her earlier years Maria worked as a seamstress at Victoria Leather. She also volunteered her time at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and was the recording secretary with the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada for several years. Maria will always be remembered for her willingness to do anything for her family. Some of her fondest memories were of times spent at the family cottage in Winnipeg Beach. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street with Rev. Fr. A. Harkavyj officiating. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.