Tillie Krawec (Wawryck) obituary

A long time resident of High Prairie, Tillie Krawec, passed away suddenly Nov. 16, 2006, at the age of 92 years. Tillie was our angel, wife, mother, sister, Baba, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all of us for 92 incredible years. Tillie was born in Janiw, Man. on Oct. 22, 1914. When Tillie was just five years old she and her parents moved to Edmonton where she lived until she met Phillip Krawec. After a short courtship Tillie and Phillip were married on April 5, 1932 and soon thereafter they moved to Prairie Echo and homesteaded in Heart River. In 1975 they moved into the town of High Prairie. Tillie spent most of her life working on the farm and raising her children. Tillie’s first and only passion was her family. She spent most of her life caring for her children, cooking, cleaning and attending to everyday chores. Her happiest times and greatest joy was when her family came home to visit. She also enjoyed cooking Ukrainian foods and listening and singing along to Ukrainian music. Tillie is survived by 11 children and thier spouses: Morris (Lou Tallier) Krawec, of Edmonton; Mike (Sandy) Krawec, of Turner Valley, Alta; Peter (Anne) Krawec, of Clearwater; Nick Krawec, of High Prairie; Joe (Doreen) Krawec, of Grande Prairie; Tony (Annette) Krawec, of Calgary; Nancy Shachtay of High Prairie; Jean Krawec, of Parksville, B.C.; Mary (Wayne) Konelsky of Rocky Mountain House, Alta.; Olga (Larry) Schmidt of Morinville, Alta.; Lena (Dwayne) Vivian of St. Albert, Alta; sister Nancy Stafford, of Edmonton; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Tillie was predeceased by: her loving husband, Phillip; parents Annie and Harry Wawryck; sisters Lena Ryski, Katie Spotowski and Mary Kucheruk; daughter Stella Wolfe; son David Krawec and grandson Shane Krawec. The funeral for the late Tillie Krawec was held Nov. 21, 2006, at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in High Prairie with main celebrant Father Tony Chakkunga. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Tillie’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985 - 124 St., Edmonton, Alta., T5M 0H9. Tillie was the heart and soul of our family. She was a beautiful, warm, graceful, loving woman. So very kind and quiet, east-going, charitable, lovable, peaceful, honest and understanding.

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