ELIZABETH BOROSKAE (BODNARIUK) -

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ELIZABETH BOROSKAE (nee BODNARIUK) 1951 - 2005 It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Boroskae (nee Bodnariuk) on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the age of 53. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband John; her children, Anne (Blair), John (Lisa) and her two grandchildren, Melissa and Riley; her brother Eddy Bodnariuk and sisters, Marian Jones (Ken) and Pat Bodnariuk, as well as many friends and relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, Nick and Anne. Betty also known as Liz was born on August 20, 1951 and grew up in Middlechurch on the family farm. Her career in catering started with Naleways Catering, followed by many years of service at Winnipeg Convention Centre. She was famous for her homemade cabbage rolls and perogies. Her heart of gold touched the lives of many people in many different ways. Her many activities included bowling, volunteering and playing bingo at the German Club. She enjoyed taking bus tours for shopping in Grand Forks and the many redeye specials to the casinos in the States. Throughout her life, she was an avid member of the Royal Canadian Legions, the Ladies Auxiliary at #141 for over 20 years, and most recently at Sir Sam Steele #117. She was a loving and caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand. Family was important to Betty, and she loved spending quality time with her grandchildren, they were the apple of her eye. She will be lovingly cherished and missed by all. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Knysh Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main St. A special gathering after the service for family and friends will be held at Sir Sam Steele Legion #117, 376 Salter St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, ON1160 - 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. God made a wonderful Mother, A Mother who never grows old. He made her smile of the sunshine, And He made her heart of pure gold. In her eyes He placed bright shining stars, In her cheeks, fair roses you see, God made a wonderful Mother, And He gave that dear Mother to me. KNYSH FUNERAL CHAPEL 582-0973

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2005