Passed away peacefully at The Lodge at Broadmead on December 14, 2012. She went to be with her Lord at the age of 98 years. Born in Pathlow, Saskatchewan on July 12, 1914. Predeceased by her husband, Fred Malish, her former husband, John Sr. and her son, John Jr. Shumka. Lovingly remembered by her son, Rick Shumka (Bridget); Pat Shumka; her god-child, Mary-Ann Korolyk and grandchildren, Travis (Kim), Candice (Chris) and John Jason and great-grandchildren; Jake, Evan and Brooke.
Anne was active in the Ukrainian community receiving recognition as one of the founding members of the St. Nicholas Church. She volunteered over 25 years of bookkeeping for Ukrainian Trident Senior Citizen’s and also fundraising for the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. In the early years Anne was a teacher in Saskatchewan, where she met and married John Sr. and had two loving sons, John and Rick. John sadly passed away early in their marriage. She was fortunate to later marry Fred Malish and they enjoyed over 50 years of happiness together.
Anne loved family and tradition. She was the foundation of all family gatherings. Good perogies, cabbage rolls, special Easter traditional breads and she kept the Ukrainian heritage alive, her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren were proud of their family origins.
Prayers will be offered at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver St. on Wednesday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service officiated by Father William Hann at McCall’s Downtown at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 20th with a reception to follow. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Evan Shumka
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janet hockley (mactier) Back in the late 1950’s I used to pincurl Mrs. Shumka hair once a week for 75 cents. It was a big deal for me as I was around 15 yrs old. My mom, Gertrude Mactier was born the same year as Ann and they both went to the same school in Yorkton, Sask., so my mother was pretty surprized to find that Ann lived so close to us in Victoria. Later on I took sewing lessons at the Singer Sewing Machine store from Mrs. Shumka and she also sold me my first sewing machine. A top of the line Singer Slant-o-matic for $500. I used that machine for 43 years! My sister Lynne sent this obituary to me as I live in Campbell River. Rick, I am very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing and also Johnny’s passing. Far too young.
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Rosemary Juszko I originally knew Anne as Mrs. Shumka. She taught a sewing class that I was in one summer in my teens. But, more to the point, she was a very good friend of my Mother, Anne Keays whom my Mother spoke very highly of.. Mom passed in 1996 in Victoria. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
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karen hambley We would like to pass on our deepest condolence for your lose of such a warm and cheerful lady. Even thou we only knew Anne for a short time, she was a wonderful friend and room mate to our mother Mary Hambley at the lodge. I would often stop in there to chat on my way out from visiting Mom, she would talk of her Great Grandchildren and how much she enjoyed it when they visited. The sun is a little dimmer but the sky just got a whole lot brighter with her shinning down on us. Sorry we will not be able to pay our respects in person due to work commitments but know our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
This was my great grandma I never knew her that well, looking back I wish I saw her more from what I remember she was a wonderful person and I wish she was still here.