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MARY TANCHAK
Born: Jan 19, 1930
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2026
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It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Tanchak, announces her passing on September 6, 2026 at the age of 96.
Services in Mary’s honour will take place on September 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Crossings Funeral Care, 12E-40 North Gate Drive, Steinbach MB.
Publish Date: Sep 19, 2026
MARY TANCHAK
It is with profound sadness and abundance of love that we mourn the passing of our mother, baba, great-baba, great-great-baba, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Mary passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Mary Smook was born in the De Salaberry District, between St. Malo and Rosa on January 19, 1930. Mourning her loss are her five children, Lillian, Peter (Gloria), Marilyn (Wade), Lavina, and Valerie (Darren); grandchildren, Jason (Bethany), Bryan (Janine), Melanie, Steven, David (Shelley), Cassandra (Matt), Aleysha (Brandon), Raymond (Ramona), Devin, Sabrina (Kyle), and Teah; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Trenton, Victoria, Bailey, Tyson, Mason, Nathan, Morgan (Anthony), Owen, and Luke; great-great-grandchildren, Atlas, Adaline, and Lyla; sister Lena, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her love of her life, Peter; her daughter Leona; her brothers, Dan, Harry and Bruce (Boris); her loving parents, Wasyl Smook and Anne Faryna; daughter-in-law Bonnie; grandson Allan; and great-grandson Brandon.
Mary lived her life in Rosa and Roseau River, Manitoba area.
Mary attended Avon School until grade eight, took grades nine and ten by correspondence course and attended Baskerville school for two years.
In 1947 Mary met the love of her life, Peter Tanchak. Peter Tanchak and Mary Smook were married on June 19, 1948. Mary was married to Peter for 73 years of marriage and was blessed to have a long and happy marriage.
Mary was very busy on the farm, planting gardens, canning all the produce, wine making, milking cows and feeding calves, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, going out to the field and driving the tractors, loading bales on to the racks, and too many other tasks to mention. Mary worked at the St. Malo sewing factory in 1976 and was overjoyed to get her first paycheque and happily, used it for whatever she wanted to buy.
Mary was very proud of her six children, and their children and their children’s children, and never stopped guiding, feeding, and loving them every minute of every day.
Mary initially was Greek Orthodox, but in 1950 became a devout Jehovah’s Witness and spent many hours reading and learning the bible and sharing the faith with all who would listen.
Goodbye mom, you will forever remain in our hearts, and we are eternally grateful for all the things you did for us. We know you no longer feel pain, or suffering, we will miss you dearly but know that you are at peace.
Спочивай з миром
Rest in Peace
Our family would like to thank the Chalet, Malouin Staff in St. Malo, and the Rest Haven Care Home, for their exceptional care and genuine respect, for which we extend our heartfelt appreciation.
Please join us in celebrating her life on September 20, 2026. The Viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am and a service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Crossings Funeral Care, 12E - 40 North Gate Road, Steinbach, MB.
Interment will follow at the Dominion City Cemetery, please note that the entrance is off Waddell Avenue.
Publish Date: Sep 17, 2026
MARY TANCHAK
It is with profound sadness and abundance of love that we mourn the passing of our mother, baba, great-baba, great-great-baba, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Mary passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Mary Smook was born in the De Salaberry District, between St. Malo and Rosa on January 19, 1930. Mourning her loss are her five children, Lillian, Peter (Gloria), Marilyn (Wade), Lavina, and Valerie (Darren); grandchildren, Jason (Bethany), Bryan (Janine), Melanie, Steven, David (Shelley), Cassandra (Matt), Aleysha (Brandon), Raymond (Ramona), Devin, Sabrina (Kyle), and Teah; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Trenton, Victoria, Bailey, Tyson, Mason, Nathan, Morgan (Anthony), Owen, and Luke; great-great-grandchildren, Atlas, Adaline, and Lyla; sister Lena, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her love of her life, Peter; her daughter Leona; her brothers, Dan, Harry and Bruce (Boris); her loving parents, Wasyl Smook and Anne Faryna; daughter-in-law Bonnie; grandson Allan; and great-grandson Brandon.
Mary lived her life in Rosa and Roseau River, Manitoba area.
Mary attended Avon School until grade eight, took grades nine and ten by correspondence course and attended Baskerville school for two years.
In 1947 Mary met the love of her life, Peter Tanchak. Peter Tanchak and Mary Smook were married on June 19, 1948. Mary was married to Peter for 73 years of marriage and was blessed to have a long and happy marriage.
Mary was very busy on the farm, planting gardens, canning all the produce, wine making, milking cows and feeding calves, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, going out to the field and driving the tractors, loading bales on to the racks, and too many other tasks to mention. Mary worked at the St. Malo sewing factory in 1976 and was overjoyed to get her first paycheque and happily, used it for whatever she wanted to buy.
Mary was very proud of her six children, and their children and their children’s children, and never stopped guiding, feeding, and loving them every minute of every day.
Mary initially was Greek Orthodox, but in 1950 became a devout Jehovah’s Witness and spent many hours reading and learning the bible and sharing the faith with all who would listen.
Goodbye mom, you will forever remain in our hearts, and we are eternally grateful for all the things you did for us. We know you no longer feel pain, or suffering, we will miss you dearly but know that you are at peace.
Спочивай з миром
Rest in Peace
Our family would like to thank the Chalet, Malouin Staff in St. Malo, and the Rest Haven Care Home, for their exceptional care and genuine respect, for which we extend our heartfelt appreciation.
Please join us in celebrating her life on September 20, 2026. The Viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 10:45 am and a service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Crossings Funeral Care, 12E - 40 North Gate Road, Steinbach, MB.
Interment will follow at the Dominion City Cemetery, please note that the entrance is off Waddell Avenue.
Publish Date: Sep 12, 2026
As published in Winnipeg Free Press, The Carillon on Sep 12, 2026, Sep 17, 2026, Sep 19, 2026
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My deepest sympathies to each of you on your loss. Many memories of your parents & grandparents and their garden skills. Missed seeing them out soon as snow gone planting their gardens. Only got to know them for a short time with our retirement into the beautiful hamlet of Roseau River. Pat Gaetz - Posted by: Pat GEtz (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2026
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Dear family I have not had the chance to speak to your mom over the years that I’m aware of but I have been in contact with a few other family members and this is why I would like to offer you all my condolences it is never easy to say goodbye to someone we have shared so much with over the years . May she rest in peace in the glory of God Monique mayner from Tolstoi mb. - Posted by: Monique (Friend aquintance of some of her family) on: Sep 12, 2026