Mrs. Mary Olynyk, formerly Malinowski of Yorkton, SK passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina at the age of 95. Mary was born in Springside, SK on April 1, 1921 - the second of six children born to William and Pauline (Derow) Pawliw. She grew up on the family farm and attended Sandy River School until 1935. On June 6, 1944 she was united in marriage to Thomas Malinowski of Theodore, SK. They were blessed with a daughter and three sons. The young family continued to farm four miles north of Theodore until Tom's sudden passing in September of 1960. Mary was determined to remain on the farm and did so until the summer of 1961 when she moved to the village of Theodore. Even though it was not easy for her, she raised her four children with the help and support of her family and friends. Mary always maintained a positive outlook and family and friends were always welcome at the Malinowski home. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and especially loved to tend to her flowers and garden. In the winters she enjoyed curling and volunteering at the rink canteen. Mary was always very supportive of her children and their activities. Over the years, Mary's faith continued to guide her in her daily life. She was a devout member of St. Theodore Roman Catholic Church in Theodore, and later St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Parish in Yorkton. Mary continued to reside in Theodore until her marriage to George Olynyk of Saskatoon (Buchanan) on September 2, 1978. They lived in Saskatoon until George's retirement as a caretaker at the University of Saskatchewan in 1985. Shortly after, they decided to make their home in Yorkton, SK; here they enjoyed a full and happy retirement which included travelling to visit family and friends. In January 2010, Mary and George moved to Fisher Court where Mary resided until her passing. She made many special friends during her time there. Mary was predeceased by her first husband Thomas; her husband George in August 2011; her daughter Shirley in February 1990; her brothers Mike, Fred and Pete; her sister-in-law Dora. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family: brother John (Michelle) Pawliw, sister Ella (Ted) Dusyk, sisters-in-law Sonja Pawliw and Ina Pawliw; children: Jerrold (Anne) Malinowski, Andrew (Carol) Malinowski, John (Cyndy) Malinowski, son-in-law Nigel (Christie) Williams; step-children: Roger (Sylvia) Olynyk, Ken (Audrey) Olynyk, Marlene Fedosoff, Gina (Pat) Dergousoff, Dennis (Medoria) Olynyk, Angie (Brad) Sykes as well as 12 grandchildren, 18 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.The family wishes to acknowledge her many special friends at Fisher Court as well as the loving care and support provided by the Sunrise Home Care staff. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Francis Hengen as the Celebrant. The cross bearer was Sarah Malinowski and the readers were Sheri Malinowski and Leanne Malinowski. Serving as the gift bearers were Maria Malinowski and Sarah Malinowski. The pianist, Chris Fisher led members of St. Gerard's choir in the singing of the hymns, "Amazing Grace", "Psalm 27", "On Eagle's Wings", "Be Not Afraid", "Song of the Angels" and "How Great Thou Art". The interment took place in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Theodore District with Thomas Malinowski, Michael Malinowski, Lori Malinowski, Brian Williams, Randy Olynyk and Richelle Thurber serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to St. Paul Cemetery Fund as gifts of remembrance. Condolences can be sent to the family at
