Maria was born on October 26, 1915 in Kroczewo, Poland. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Korprowski in 1975 and three sons, Jan, Stefan and Stanislaw. She is survived by her son, Kazimierz; her daughter, Sophie (Ervin); sons, Frank (Violet), Bob (Evelyn), Marian and Anthony; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria lived in Poland until 1961 immigrating to St. Paul County, Alberta, Canada, her last move to Victoria, BC in April 2008. She passed away at Mount St. Mary Hospital on February 16, 2013. Special thanks to the care providers in Mount St. Mary.
Prayers will be offered at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 4040 Nelthorpe, on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Entombment to follow at Royal Oak Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Mount St. Mary Hospital, 861 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 5A9. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
-
Nina Lenckowska
-
Wendy Johnston Sophie & Erv,
Sorry for the loss of “Momma”, I had a lot of good times with her, hanging out, going to Imax, going for coffee, laughing, it was an honour to have been her friend.
Kind regards, Wendy Johnston
-
Anna Vonk/Klara Lenow and family Sophie and Erwin and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of the loss of Mama Maria. May you be comforted by remembering all her many memories she created with you all,her smiling face will be forever embedded in our hearts.
-
Mike Percy and Deb Carlson Der Sophie and Erwin,
You have our deepest sympathies. We will remember Pra Babcias’ smiling face and how she liked to be surrounded by family.
-
Eileen Pepler Sophie and Ervin
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. Your mother’s spirit, her sense of humour and her propensity for life has touched many and inspired many. Her memories will long be remembered by you and your family.
-
Phil and Peter Lloyd REMEMBER JOY
Don’t grieve for me, for I am free
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw his face, I heard his call,
I took his hand and left it all…
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to cry or pray;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss…
Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much,
Good times , good friends, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burden with tear of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of tomorrow.REMEMBER ME
-
Alice Kool To Sophie & Erwin,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I only knew her for the last three years of her life, but her inner strength was still very evident. She was a wonderful woman who was very lovingly cared for by Sophie, her incredible daughter. May you gain strength from your many dear memories.
Alice
Dear Sophie and family,
A heart of gold stopped beating
Hard working hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. The loss of Maria’s presence will be felt terribly by our seniors group at the Polish hall, “Mama” will be missed greatly. We hold many happy memories of Maria.
Sincerely,
Janina