1932 — 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Zagorski (née Yakubowich), on March 8th, 2021 at the age of 88. Mary, the middle child of five, was born in Koczan Gorodok, Poland in 1932 to Peter and Maria Yakubowich. After the war, Mary and her family immigrated to Canada and settled in the prairies. In 1952, she married Mike Zagorski in Flin Flon, Manitoba and together they went on to have five children. In 1967, the family decided to move to British Columbia where Mary fell in love with Kamloops and made it her permanent home. Mary worked as a care aide at Thrupp Manor Seniors Retirement home, then went on to work at Kamloops Home support Services until she retired.

Mary had many interests. In her younger years, she was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Anavets. She was an avid crib player and won several tournaments and trophies throughout the years. She loved music, singing, and looked forward to occasional evenings of dancing with her friends. Mary loved to cook and bake, and you were often treated with something delicious upon visits. She gifted many beautiful sweaters, scarves and slippers which she hand knitted/crocheted. When Mary wasn’t tending to her home or visitors, she would often call and say “Let’s go to Bingo!”.

Mary was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her family. Her home was always open to everyone, no matter the occasion. She always made sure everyone was fed and was fondly known as “Mom” by all who knew and loved her.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Mary Yakubowich, her husband Mike Zagorski, her sisters Eva, Nadia and Kathy, her nieces, Anne and Tanya, and her son Micheal Zagorski. Mary is survived by her four children, Chester, Terry, Rita and John of Kamloops; her grandchildren Thea and Jonathan of Kamloops, Billy of Kelowna and Mitch of Vancouver. She is also survived by her brother Adam Yakubowich of Kamloops; her nieces, Lydia, Ruth and Mary of Winnipeg, and her nephews, Nick of Winnipeg, Tom of Edmonton, Tim and Terry of Kamloops, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Nothing will be able to replace the emptiness in our hearts from Mary’s passing. She was one of the kindest, most selfless women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her in our lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC. A private graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery for the family and a memorial service/celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the family www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com.

• Date : 2021-03-08
• Location : Kamloops