Obituary of Mary Spilchak Ruzycki)

The family of Mary Spilchak, beloved wife of Roman, sadly announce her passing on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the age of seventy-three years. The funeral will be held on Friday, January 4 at 2:00pm from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with the Very Reverend Father Bohdan Lukie presiding. The inurnment will follow in the Trinity Colombarium, Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, the Cancer Lodge or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan as gifts of remembrance. In loving memory of Mary Spilchak who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2018 at the Royal University Hospital with her family by her side. She was 73 years of age. Mary was born on November 9, 1945, in Canora, SK to Steve and Minnie (nee Michaluk) Ruzycki. Mary grew up north of Swan Plain, SK and attended school at Big Horn School and Swan Plain School before graduating from Norquay High School in 1964. Upon graduation she moved to Regina where she took a Steno course and worked. In 1967, she met the love of her life Roman Spilchak while attending a wedding where they were paired up as groomsman and bridesmaid. In 1972 they were married in Swan Plain, SK. They then resided in Calgary, and in 1974 they welcomed their first child, a son Kevin. In 1976 they settled down in Yorkton, and in 1977 they completed their family with the birth of their daughter, Shauna. Mary had many jobs throughout her life, but she was most known for her mail delivery business, Mary's Delivery Service, which she started in 1993 and operated until she retired from it in 2012. She enjoyed visiting with her clients on her various stops each day, which included most government offices to local small businesses. She took great pride in her 5 grandsons and was always sharing their accomplishments with those who would listen! She always took great care to ensure they received their favorite meals or treats. She was a great cook, and took pride in her what she made, especially her many Ukrainian dishes. Mary also enjoyed home décor and was always looking for that perfect picture or accessory to complete the look she was after. Her attention to detail was impeccable. She took pride in her appearance. Her nails were always done, and she was always fussing over her hair; most of the time making her the last one out of the house! She had a memory like no other and would often reminisce about her childhood and could always remember the smallest detail. Mary lived a full life and was very happy and proud of what she accomplished. She was very strong and it showed, especially during the last two years, and as she courageously survived breast cancer. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Steve and Minnie Ruzycki. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Roman Spilchak. Her children: Kevin (Karen) Spilchak of Saskatoon, SK. Shauna (Bill) Eastcott of Melfort, SK. Her grandsons: Braiden and Brett Eastcott of Melfort, SK; Jamie, Damian and Casey Spilchak of Saskatoon, SK. Her sister Olga (Ed) Piperno of Edmonton, AB, her brother Johnny (Teresa) Ruzycki of Yorkton, SK, and sister Sylvia Ruzycki of Strathmore, AB. As well as her 4 nieces, extended family and many friends. Service Details. Service When: Friday, January 4th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK