Obituary of Joyce Rose Strepaniuk

June 14, 1937 –Smuts, Saskatchewan

September 30, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Joyce Strepaniuk beloved wife of Peter Strepaniuk, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 84 years.

Joyce was born near Smuts, SK and married the love of her life, Peter Strepaniuk on February 8, 1958. She worked as a hair dresser, cabinet maker, and a baker.  Joyce excelled at being a wife, mom, baba and g-baba. You could always find Joyce in the kitchen teaching her children and grandchildren how to cook perogies and apple pie. She loved visiting with family and friends, cooking, gardening, dancing, and of course Happy Hour.

Besides her loving husband, Joyce is survived by her two sons, Gordon (Angela) and Darcy (Alexandra) of Calgary; three daughters, Sharon (Derek) of Maple Ridge, BC, Beverly (Ian) of Okotoks and Lee-Ann of Calgary; nine grandchildren, Tara Strepaniuk (Tony) of Maple Ridge, BC, Justin Kasa (Kristyn) of Maple Ridge, BC, Sarah Hitchcock of Okotoks, Lloyd Strepaniuk (Misty) of Calgary, Danielle Chiu (Micah) of Calgary, Cody Corkin of Calgary, Katelyn Corkin of Calgary, Adrian Strepaniuk of Calgary, Tristan Strepaniuk of Calgary; and five great-grandchildren, Lukas, Mason, Porter, Paisley, Kesler. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law John and Sandy Hrapchak of Nipawin, SK; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Olga and Bill Hammond of Climax, SK, Francis Schoenfelder of Nipawin, SK, Elizabeth Marshall of Red Deer, AB, Sonia and Ross Ganton of Codette, SK, Helen Marshall of Saskatoon, SK, and Violet Hrapchak of Saskatoon, SK;  as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joyce was predeceased by parents, Annie and John Hrapchak; brothers, Steve, Tony, Harry, Victor, Eugene and Miron; and her sister, Mary Miazga.

God looked around his garden

and found an empty place.

He then looked down,

upon his earth

and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around

you and lifted you to rest,

God’s garden must be beautiful,

he always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering

He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you would never

get well on earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough

and the hill was hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids

and whispered “Peace be Thine”

It broke our hearts to lose you,

but you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church (4903 – 45th Street S.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside to follow at the Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Strepaniuk’s service streamed live below on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.

Thank you to the staff and everyone at Prince of Peace Harbour who took such great care of Joyce, their comfort and care will never be forgotten.

In living memory of Joyce Strepaniuk, 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.

Joyce's memorial card can be viewed using this link

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