Margaret Pearl (Shewchuk) Yakubowski

In Loving Memory of

Margaret Pearl Yakubowski

1919 – 2016

Margaret Pearl Yakubowski, age 97 years of Roblin, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Crocus Court Personal Care Home in Roblin.

Margaret was born to Eli and Katherine (nee Budz) Shewchuk on October 4, 1919 on the farm in the RM of Calder, Saskatchewan.  She received her education in a country school at Clova.  Following her education, she stayed at home to help on the farm.

In 1943, she married Joe Yakubowski.  Following this, they farmed in the San Clara, Manitoba district for a number of years.  They were blessed with two sons, Metro and William (Billy).

After three disastrous crop failures in a row, Margaret and Joe were forced to sell and move on.  They then bought a small hotel in Shipman, Saskatchewan.

Fourteen years later, they sold out again and bought the Queen’s Hotel at Russell, Manitoba.  Margaret was a wonderful cook and a great hostess and made many friends over the years.

In 1970, Margaret and Joe sold the Queen’s Hotel and retired.  In retirement, they travelled extensively.  They travelled by car from the Pacific to the Atlantic, from the Great Lakes to the Arctic as well as parts of the United States.  Margaret and Joe were a great team and always did things together.

Eventually, they retired altogether and built their home in the beautiful Assiniboine Valley.  They enjoyed fishing and spending time with their many friends over the years in their home.

After Joe’s passing on January 10, 1999, Margaret lived in her home with her son Metro.  Declining health resulted in the need for nursing care, and Margaret became a resident of Crocus Court Personal Care Home until her passing on October 5, 2016.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents; Eli and Katrina (nee Budz) Shewchuk, her beloved husband Joe Yakubowski January 10, 1999, her son William on October 22, 2007, four brothers; Alex Shewchuk, Pete Shewchuk, Mike Shewchuk, and infant brother Johnny Shewchuk, her sisters; Sophie Popiuk and Mary Prokcuk and her brother-in-law Peter Perpeluk.

Left to mourn Margaret and cherish many fond memories are her son Metro Yakubowski of Roblin, her brother Bill (Anne) Shewchuk of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, her sisters; Elsie Perpeluk of Wroxton, Saskatchewan, Victoria Shewchuk of Calgary, Alberta and Doris Adams of Kamloops, British Columbia.   Margaret will also be missed by her six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great grandchild as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Roblin with Father Bastin officiating.  Stan Ostafie and the Sacred Heart Choir led the congregational hymns.

Margaret was carried to her final resting place beside her beloved husband Joe in the Roblin Catholic Cemetery by the Casket Bearers (her nephews); Russell Shewchuk, Willie Shewchuk, Wayne Shewchuk, Clarence Perpeluk, Darren Shewchuk, and Tim Perpeluk. 

Following the Interment Service, a reception for family and friends was held in the lower auditorium of Sacred Heart Church, catered by the Sacred Heart CWL. 

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