Mrs. Mary Malinsky, of the Rhein district, entered eternal rest on May 2, 2017 at Yorkton & District Nursing Home. She was 97 years of age. Mary's life began on February 15, 1920. She was born into a family of fourteen children to John and Francis Ostafie in the Mazeppa district where she also received her education. Later she met and married Martin Malinsky and they farmed together in the Rhein district. They had two children, Darlene, born June 21, 1946 and Leonard, born June 21, 1950. After Martin passed away in November 6, 1977 Mary remained on the farm with her son Leonard. Mary loved gardening, quilting, sewing, knitting, cooking and baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Golden Agers Drop-In centre in Rhein and enjoyed going there for coffee and for a game of cards with her friends. Mary was also involved in the Canadian Red Cross for many years. She competed in the senior Olympics where she received various medals. Mary is predeceased by her husband Martin, her parents John and Francis Ostafie and by her brother and sisters: Norman, Peter, Alice, Eileen, Edward, Rose, Jean, Julia, Albin, Carl, Nellie and Julian. Mary is survived by her two children, daughter Darlene (Gordon Doane) of Moosomin and son Leonard of Rhein. Two grandchildren LeeAnn (Carey Weinbender) of Canora and Brian Doane of Grenfell. Great-grandchildren Sarah (Fiance James Hordos), Laura and Dale Weinbender and Xavier, Hadley and Nixon Doane, as well as Brother Paul (Jeanette) Ostafie of Regina and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Very Rev. Bohdan Lukie, C.Ss.R. officiating. Responses were led by Bernadette Gabora and Victor Puchala. Brian Doane & LeeAnn Weinbender reflected on their Baba's life. Everyone who knew and loved Mary were considered honourary pall bearers. The interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Glen Beyko, Peter Beyko, Lionel Ostafie, Dean Dereniwsky, Brian Doane and Carey Weinbender serving as the casket bearers. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com
Xpuctoc Bockpec! Christ is Risen!
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and at the Care Home (Country Meadows (Sweet Pea Lane) wing for caring for Mary.
