We are truly saddened to announce the passing of Mary Lashuk of Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Mary was born on the family farm in Topland, Alberta, February 18, 1931; daughter of Steve and Jennie Chimiuk. She attended school in Topland where she excelled as a student and was elected class president. She married Emel Lashuk on October 18, 1947.
Their marriage was blessed with four children - Beverly (Bryan) Rosnau, Shirley (Bud) Bruns, David Lashuk (Donna) and Victor (Colleen) Lashuk. Survived by grandchildren; Jennifer (Bill), Scott (Tasha), Patricia (Olav), Natasha (David), Joel, Desmond, Dayne, Mark (Lisa) and Rebecca (Bronson) and great grandchildren; Sarah, Annabel, Will, Nyah, Carter, Kai, Ainsley, Reeve and Amelia, brother; Roy (Deanna), sister-in-law; Lisa. She was predeceased by her husband; Emel, her sister; Olga, brother; Walter, brother-in-law; Joe, daughter-in-law; Denise, and; son-in-law Bud.
Mary and Emel farmed in the Roseholm area before moving to Barrhead and then to Edmonton. Mary was never idle and worked tirelessly in the family owned business, Barrhead Care Home, Barrhead Co-op and Canada Post in Edmonton. She will be remembered for hosting innumerable delicious family dinners, her skill in sewing, crocheting, knitting and cross stitch. Mary spent many joyful hours in her garden as she happily harvested the fruits of her labour. We will always remember the two bountiful apple trees that graced the front yard of 12011-106 St. There can be too much of a good thing as Mary found out when Dad would bring boxes of apples from neighbouring yards for her to process. We looked forward to the delicious apple pies, apple kuchen, applesauce and everything apple. Nothing was ever wasted.
Grandma Mary never forgot a grandchild’s birthdate and proudly celebrated their individual achievements.
We will miss her warm smile, her razor sharp mind, wisdom, encouraging words and thoughtfulness - no one ever left her home empty-handed. A courageous noble woman and trouper who faced her declining health with determination until the end. We will miss you, dear Mom and Grandma. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Donations can be made to the Red Cross Ukraine Relief Effort; Alberta/Northwest Territories Office; P.O. Box 4050 STN C, Calgary, AB, T2T 9Z9
