Elsey is survived by her Children Leo (Julie) Lupul, Sindy (Mim) Ammendolia, Borys (Sally) Plante, Theresa (Phil) Boyd, Grandchildren Dustin, Angie, Matthew, Jesse, Daniel, Renee, Katrina, Kassandra, Alexander and Ethan. Two Great Grandchildren Angel and Jaden, Brother Daniel (Elizabeth) Chubey, and many loved Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by Husband Preston Smith, Parents Mary and John Chubey, Sister Agnes, and Brother-in-law Cyril Hodinski.
She was involved with St. Dimitri Ukrainian Orthodox Church Auxiliary (Chilliwack) and St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Mission).
After retiring and moving to Abbotsford with husband Preston, Elsey was involved in the Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. Once moving to Chilliwack remain actively involved with both the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Auxiliaries until becoming ill. Elsey and Preston travelled extensively and loved their trips to Mexico. They were also avid golfers. Elsey spent many hours of love doing needle point, baking and making porcelain dolls for family and auxiliary donations.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 18th, 2020 from 1:00pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home. With an internment to take place at the Beaver Hill Cemetery in Bonnyville, AB at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elsey's name to St. Dimitri Ukrainian Orthodox Church Auxiliary ( Chilliwack), St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Mission) or the charity of your choosing.
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