Elaine M. Mardynalka (Nee Gulenchyn)

1951-2020

Peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, Elaine Mardynalka passed away at the age of 68.

She was predeceased by her parents Mary and Stan Gulenchyn and her sister Susan.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Frank of 48 years.  She is survived by her children Steven (Kristen) and their children Kaleigh and Braden; Wayne (Shandra) and their children Natasha and Bradly; Ann-Marie (Derek) Van Nieuw Amerongen and their children Dylan and Kaylin.  As well she leaves behind her siblings Pat, Joan (Dave), Eddie (Arthur) and Stan (Holley).

Elaine grew up on the family farm along the Birch River.  She met Frank in 1970 and they married in Hadashville in 1972 where they raised their family.

Many thanks to Dr. Reimer and Dr. Macsymiuk of HSC CancerCare, nurses and staff at Bethesda Hospital for all the care and compassion shown towards mom and her fight against cancer.

As per Elaine’s request, cremation has taken place and a service will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour.  The family would have loved to have celebrated Elaine’s life with all her friends and community but due to Covid-19, the funeral service will be held for 50 invited family and close friends.  A sound system will broadcast the funeral into the parking lot.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hadashville Recreation Centre or the Reynolds Senior Citizens Club.

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