Joyce Katherine Elizabeth Zwarych
February 13th, 1936 ~ April 6th, 2016
Joyce was completely surrounded by love and passed peacefully in the presence of her family on April 6, 2016. Joyce Zwarych (Baba Z) joins her husband Steve, daughter Jo-Anne, and son Darius to be with the Lord. Left to cherish her memory are Dennis (Susan), Terry (Oksanna), Darrell (Shauna), Kelly (Jill), Kristal (Kevin Fiessel), and son-in-law Bob Griffin. Her 11 grandchildren Tricia (Anthony) Wood, Meghan (Brian) Gatin, Ivanna (Chris) Knoll, Marco (Jolene), Spencer, Madison, Liam, Taylor, Jordan, Luke, and Matthew. Her 5 great-grandchildren Emilie, Xavier, Gemma, Simon and Aniyah.
Next to her family her faith was her life. She was a founding member of St. Athanasius Ukrainian Catholic Parish, a fifty plus year member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada (UCWLC), past president of the St. Athanasius' Senior Club, and remained extremely active in the Church.
She received many accolades for all of her volunteer and human services work, as a nurse, home care provider and her volunteer work with others. She was recognized by the Knights of Columbus and Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate "Mother of the Year" award and received the Papal blessing for her eightieth birthday. She continued thinking of others until her last day.
Her smile and humour were infectious and her generosity was endless. Many times Joyce would be found taking others to appointments, groceries, hospital visiting, to the library or driving them to church.
We may be losing a mother, a baba, and a friend, but heaven is gaining an angel.
The family would like to thank Dr. Booker and the doctors and nurses at the General Hospital, particularly CCU & CSU. You were wonderful.
In lieu of flowers please send your donations to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan.
Funeral Divine Liturgy will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Athanasius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 55 McMurchy Ave., Regina, SK with Father Basil Malowany, Presider. Prayer Service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Athanasius Ukrainian Catholic Church. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.
Messages:
I am really saddened by your mother's passing. She was an extraordinary woman. There are many who will be mourning her passing as hers was a life of love for family, friends , compassion and service.
Cherish the memories! Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Maurice & Shirley Filson
To the Zwarych family, When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you. We didn't know your mother well but she sounds like a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Melodie and Hannah Wark
Dennis, Susan and family Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Mal and Dionne
A wise and caring mother, a loving grandmother, and a person who exemplified service has earned her place in God's Heavenly Kingdom. To the Zwarych family, our deepest sympathy for your great loss.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Joyce was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. it was an honour to look after her. Her smile made my day.
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. We will all miss her. May she rest in peace!!
Sincere sympathy to Dennis and Susan, Meghan and Brian and family in the passing of your wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. I am honoured to have known her over the past few years. Her love and generosity for her family were so evident in our shared times together. May she rest in peace.
I am so sad to hear of your mom's passing. She was my favorite 'aunt' and I always think of her with love, admiration and gratitude. She was a very special lady. I can't be there with you at this time but please accept my heartfelt sympathies and know I am sharing in your grief. Sincerely, Riona
To Dennis, Susan and Tricia and family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Mother-in-law, and Baba I knew her only slightly but know she was a woman to admire. She was great fun to visit. I know she was a caring Mom devoted to her children and friends and all who met her became her friends. She will be sorely missed by family, friends, and all who knew her. My sincere sympathy for your loss. We know that our Heavenly Father has gained a devoted and loving new angel and there is his promise of assurance that we can meet those we love in His eternal kingdom. Sincerely.....Joan Campbell
Darrell and Shauna and children, Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are for your and your family at this time. Jim Appleby