Obituary of Marie Evelyn KOENIGHOFER

September 25, 1935 – Camp Morton, Manitoba 
February 9, 2021– Calgary, Alberta

Marie Koenighofer of Calgary, AB, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the age of 85 years.

Marie was born in Camp Morton, on the family farm, living and working on the family farm. Marie went to school in Camp Morton, then attended High School in Gimli, and went to the University of Manitoba.

Marie eventually settled in Calgary, AB, where she lived, worked, and met Ernest. She was married at 25 years old to Ernest, who was 28 years at the time, on September 6, 1961. They would have celebrated their 60th Wedding anniversary this year. A few years later, Marie stayed home as a homemaker, to raise their two children, Lyla and Nicky.

Marie worked a few part-time jobs throughout the years. She thoroughly enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, needle stitch, and other crafts. Gardening was a favourite pastime, as well as music, reading, and crosswords. There was always an abundance of flowers and vegetables in her garden. 

Besides her loving husband Ernest, Marie is survived by her one daughter, Lyla Gushulak of New Bothwell, MB, and two grandsons, Justin Gushulak, of New Bothwell, MB , and Cody Gushulak, of Winnipeg, MB. Marie is also survived by one brother David Petrynchyn (Judy), of Sudbury, ON and many other friends, relatives, and neighbors. She was predeceased by her parents Sophie and Nick Petrynchyn, one sister Jeannie (Gilbert) Lutes, and one son Nicky Koenighofer.

A future memorial will be planned in Calgary, July 2021. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Marie’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Marie Koenighofer, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.