Obituary of Marion Elizabeth Boreiko

June 20, 1944 - Victoria, British Columbia

March 13, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

Marion Boreiko, beloved wife of Romualds (Romy) Boreiko, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 79 years.

Marion was born in Victoria, BC, and lived there for several years before moving to Calgary. Later, she attended the University of Calgary. While studying for her B.Ed., she met her future husband Romy, and they married in 1967. Marion was an elementary school teacher in Calgary until she retired and had a lasting influence on many students.

She loved birds and music and volunteered for many years at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Fort Calgary, and Theatre Calgary. Marion enjoyed travelling, outdoor activities, growing flowers, reading, and being with family.

She is survived by her husband Romy, sister Irene, and numerous extended family members in the US and Canada. We will miss her kindness and thoughtful ways.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to follow.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church (640 – 19th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. A reception will take place in the Hospitality Centre of McInnis & Holloway (Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB), following the graveside service.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca, to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Provincial Office, Sun Life Place, 710, 10123 – 99th Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1 Telephone: 1(866) 412-4222, https://albertacancer.ca/donate/, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

In living memory of Marion Boreiko, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.