Obituary of Yolanta Cheverie

March 29, 1956 – Poland

March 25, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Yolanta Cheverie on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 66.

Yolanta was born in Busko-Zdrój, Poland to Rita and Zygmund Kulik on March 29, 1956. In 1965, after her father’s passing, she immigrated to Montreal, QC with her mother and brother. Yolanta grew up in Montreal, QC where she graduated from James Lyng High school in 1974 and met her late husband Derrick Cheverie who she then married in 1981 and relocated to Calgary to start off their newly married life. Yolanta was a strong independent woman. She loved her dogs, was a true animal lover, was a fiercely loyal friend, loved the arts, had a keen eye for design, as well as being an amazing sister and auntie! 

She is survived by her mother Rita Kozielec, her stepfather Tomasz Kozielec, her brother Mark Kulik, her sister Loretta Kozielec, her brother-in-law Erick Kreissl, and by her nieces, Rebeka Kreissl, Samantha Kreissl, and Stephanie Kulik. Yolanta was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Derrick Charles Cheverie, father Zygmund Kulik, and grandmother Helena Skotarczyk.

Yola - our little spit fire - will be greatly missed!

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to many of Yolanta’s dear friends and family who assisted her during her time of illness and to the staff at Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Unit 47, for their compassionate care and the kindness they extended to Yolanta during her stay at the hospital.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222.  www.albertacancer.ca/memorial.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary AB, T3G 2T3) on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W., Calgary, AB) on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Rocky View Garden of Peace Cemetery (243208 Garden Road, Calgary, AB). Reception to follow.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Yolanta Cheverie, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.

You are forever in our hearts Yola!

With much love from your loving family! Xoxo