Doreen Catharine Tokariuk

1931 ~ 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Doreen, beloved wife of the late Stephen Tokariuk, in the early morning of Monday, April 4, 2016.

Doreen was born on April 28, 1931 in Coaldale, AB. She moved to Lethbridge to work as an Administrative Assistant at the Haig Clinic. She married Steve Tokariuk on July 9, 1955 and moved out to the family farm in the Sunnyside area where she resided until moving to Columbia House in 2015.

She is survived by her three children Cheri (Jim) Lindquist of Elk Point, Donna (Wade) Melnychyn of Calgary, and Gary (Elizabeth) of Sunnyside; eleven grandchildren Kirsty, Travis, Brett, Kelsey, Brady, Tanner, Reagan, Rebecca, Matthew, Ben, and Stephen; two brothers: Bob (Juanita) Gschaid and Ron (Kathy) Gschaid; and numerous nieces and nephews, and their families.

Besides her loving husband Stephen Tokariuk, Doreen was predeceased by her parents George and Anna Gschaid; sister Elsie (Lawrence) Nicholas and brother Louis (Olga) Gschaid.

Grandma’s home was special for many family gatherings, the most special being Thanksgiving. Doreen enjoyed cooking, gardening, bowling, and traveling. Doreen was the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ # 1 fan.

The family would like to thank the staff at Columbia House and Regional Hospital for their care and attention given to Doreen during her time there.

A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street S., Lethbridge, AB, led by Father Rogue Pereira.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30AM on Monday, April 11, 2016 at ST. MARTHA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 355 Columbia Blvd. W., Lethbridge, AB, with Father Rogue Pereira, celebrant.