Marge Slugoski

SLUGOSKI - With deep sadness, the family of Marge Slugoski, beloved wife of Bernard announce her passing in the early hours of Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born on March 11, 1943 on the homestead south of Buchanan. Margie was a happy farm kid who loved working alongside her Dad. She went to a country school at North Lake and later completed a secretarial course and started her career at a law firm. She married Bernard at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Tiny, SK in 1968. Together, they raised four daughters on the farm south of Preeceville. Once the girls were old enough, Marge went back into the work force. She especially loved her time at the Preeceville Union Hospital as a nurse’s aid where she enjoyed helping people and building friendships that she truly treasured. Her time there was cut short when a sudden aneurysm altered her life in 2003. Mom persevered through this time and gave us many more years until cancer struck in 2018. Marge was a devoted wife and mother. She was a hard worker and dedicated every day to her kids and her husband. She was an excellent seamstress, had a true green thumb and produced bountiful vegetable gardens and beautiful flowers. She charged through the day, seldom taking a break. She tended to animals and a large yard, assisted with the farm business and of course, spent countless hours in the kitchen cooking and baking. She loved to host people and made sure everyone was well taken care of. Her idea of the best day was surrounded by those she loved, laughing and visiting. Playing cards or sitting around a campfire were two great past times for her. Marge appreciated long chats on the phone with her relatives and friends. Mom spoiled her grandchildren who were the light of her life. She loved hearing Aubrie sing, cheering Eric on in hockey, playing cards with Benjamin, reading with Sofija and Madeline and cuddling Luke every chance she got. She made them whatever food they wanted and her tasty perogies were a top request of all of them. She leaves to mourn her husband of 53 years, Bernard and four daughters and their families: Tammy Slugoski (Rich Michell) with stepsons Ryan, Zach and families; Tracy Houk (Rod) and their children Aubrie and Eric; Kimberley Slugoski and her son, Benjamin; Jacalyn Zeljeznak (John) and their children Sofija, Madeline and Luke. We will keep her memory eternal and ensure her grandchildren know all about the wonderful woman she was. Marge will be greatly missed by her cherished siblings Eileen (Don) Danyluk, Jim (Germaine) Biblow and Andy (Donna) Biblow and sister and brother in law Elizabeth and Walter Kmet. Also, Auntie Margie had a special place in her heart for each of her nieces and nephews. She joins her parents, Dorothy and Nick Biblow and beloved sister Adeline Tzupa in heaven. She was also pre-deceased by her parents in law, Stella and Edward Slugoski, her brother and sister in laws, Alice and Walter Slugoski and Rose and Thomas Pasloski and her brother in law, Bill Tzupa. We would like to thank Mom’s support team at the Allan Blair, the Home Care team, especially sweet Joyce, and the wonderful staff at Jowsey’s House who supported Mom in her final ten days when we could no longer safely care for her at home. A long-standing member of the CWL, she loved God and was at peace when Father Louis told her that her work here on earth was done and she had a place in heaven. Prayers were on Friday, December 10th led by Mary Bybliw, the lector was Willette Tzupa and Aubrie Houk led the Prayers of the Faithful. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, December 11th, both services at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen and Rev. Fr. Andrew Sowa concelebrating. The pianist, Chris Fisher led St. Gerard’s Choir in the singing of the hymns. Aubrie Houk and Melissa Spelchen sang the hymn, ‘How Great Thou Art”. The lectors at the Mass were Kimberley Slugoski and Jacalyn Zeljeznak and Tammy Slugoski led the Prayers of the Faithful. The gift bearers were Jacalyn and John Zeljeznak and their children Sofija, Madeline and Luke. Tracy and Rod Houk shared reflections of Marge’s life. The cross bearer was Benjamin Slugoski Walters. CWL Members offered the honour guard prayers of tribute. The interment followed in the Garden of Gethsemane at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Rod Houk, Rich Michell, John Zeljeznak, Eric Houk, Wes Tzupa and Murray Danyluk serving as the casket bearers. Memorials may be made to the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge Renewal Campaign. Condolences to the family can be posted at baileysfuneralhome.com