Obituary of Amelia Virginia Borys

BORYS, Amelia Virginia September 17, 1926 – September 30, 2016 On Friday, September 30, 2016, Amelia Virginia Borys of Vegreville, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 90 years. Amelia is survived by her loving family; two daughters Sandra (Doug) Tucker and Sharon (Mike) Sheptak; one son Billie (Shirley) Borys ; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; siblings Bill Hook, Alex (Frieda) Hook, Larry (Jean) Hook, Betty (Bob) Papley and Steffie (Fred) Homeniuk; sister-in-law Lil Hook; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Amelia was predeceased by her husband Alex in 1988; her parents Mike and Mary Hook; two brothers George and Ralph; two sisters Helen Hook and Rose Marie in infancy. A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Barbara’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral (10105-96 St.) in Edmonton, AB. where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Very Reverend Igor Kisil officiating. Graveside Service & Interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. Barbara’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery-Nisku. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “St. Barbara’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral-Edmonton, AB” or to the “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.”