October 3, 1925 – March 17, 2022

Mrs. Maria (Mary) Weisbeck died in Kamloops, BC on March 17, 2022 at the age of 96.

She is missed by her children Carol (Mike) Ostrikoff, Rodney (Lynette) Weisbeck and Rev. Fr. Fred Weisbeck, her five grandchildren: Derrick (Joelle), Karen and Daniel Weisbeck, Chris (Michelle) and Ryan (Rebecca) Ostrikoff; eleven greatgrandchildren and many nephews and nieces.

She is predeceased by her parents Pasquale and Annie Bianchin, husband Oswald (John) Weisbeck, son Donald (Linda) Weisbeck, sister Virginia, brothers John, Guildo and Antonio.

Mary was born in Kamloops on October 3, 1925, as the youngest child. She met and later married her husband John at Sacred Heart Cathedral on June 1, 1948.

In early years, Mary worked in various jobs but she chose her greatest work to be the responsibilities of home and family. A big garden and a well-stocked pantry of preserves were a presumed necessity. Mary was the strength and stability for her husband and family. She was the backbone of every business venture of her husband. From managing the ownership of apartment blocks, Mary also served as the Credit and Garden Manager of the family retail business (Irly Bird) in Chase, BC.

She was strong and determined while being very kind and compassionate. Hospitality in her home was very important. She reached out in many ways to those she cared for. Mary treasured her many vacation and travel experiences. Mary was strongly rooted in her Catholic faith and was a member of the Catholic Women’s League.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Most Rev. Bishop Joseph Nguyen and concelebrated by Fr. Fred Weisbeck and brother priests on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kamloops @ 10:30am.

You may express condolences at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2022-03-17
• Location : Kamloops