Obituary of Marylin Joyce Sulatycky

September 27, 1940 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

November 11, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Marylin Joyce Sulatycky, the much-loved wife of the Honourable Allen Sulatycky, retired Associate Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s (King’s) Bench of Alberta, and precious mother of Warren, Robert, Annemarie, and Donald, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Southwood Care Centre, where she spent the last five happy days of her earthly journey.

Marylin was born September 27, 1940, in Saskatoon, SK, and was adopted a few days later by Irvin and Evelyn Perkins, who soon moved to Calgary, AB. Here, Marylin rejoiced in a happy childhood going to elementary school at St. Joseph. She finished high school in North Battleford, SK, where her mother moved following her husband’s passing. Marylin and Allen met in 1959, at the University of Saskatchewan, married in 1962, and began a love which will continue into eternity.

They lived in Edmonton, AB, Whitecourt, AB, and Ottawa, ON, but Marylin was happiest when they moved to Calgary in 1981, where they have remained since. Marylin enjoyed and was proficient in the art of every medium, and she relished searching out antiques and collectibles. She delighted in all of God’s creations, from the biggest elephant to the tiniest fossil, and if she could carry it, she collected it.

A special moment late in Marylin’s life was when she connected with Paul Malach and Stella Steves, the only survivors of eleven siblings of her biological mother, Pauline Malach, all now deceased, but to Marylin’s joy, there are many Malach offspring in her family. Marylin is also survived by her adoptive sister Sue Day (Martin) and their children, and sister-in-law Joyce Sulatycky and her children. Marylin was predeceased by her mother Pauline Malach, parents, Irvin and Evelyn Perkins; and by her brother-in-law Victor Sulatycky.

Joining Allen, Warren, Robert, Annemarie, Donald, and other family in mourning will be Marylin’s extraordinary and devoted caregiver and companion, Valerie Bruce.

Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers and Tributes at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 24 St SW, Calgary, AB) on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Sulatycky’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, PO Box 93031 RPO Stampede, Calgary, AB T2G 9Z9 Telephone: (403)290-1552, www.calgarywomensshelter.com, the Calgary Zoo, c/o Aldera Chisholm, 1300 Zoo Road N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7V6, www.calgaryzoo.com or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Marylin’s family here.

In living memory of Marylin Sulatycky, 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.

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