Irene Jeanette Sitoski

1927-2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Irene Jeanette Sitoski on December 30, 2021. Irene was born May 20, 1927 in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Irene is survived by her sister Joan Cook, sister in law Bernice Stephens and her children;Richard Stephens (Sandy), Linda Leboe, Brenda Jensen (Larry), Barry Sitoski (Lisa), Pamela Boehmer (David) and Gerald Sitoski. She was a loving grandma to Kevin (Deanna), Gaileen, Dwayne S. (Corinne), Leona (Tyler), Laurie (Trevor), Stephen (Miriam), Dwayne L. (Stacey), Richard (Liz), Rhonda (Tod), Randy (Giselle), Rob (Krissy), Charlene (Darcy), Dawn (Andrew), Shawna (Brian) and Bradley (Hannah). She was also great grandma and great-great grandma to numerous beautiful grandchildren.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Joe in 2009, son-in-law Ronnie in 2018 and daughter-in-law Lorraine in 2019, brother Mike Stephens and sisters; Olga Roy and Leeta Knowles.

lrene and her husband Joe moved west from Portage la Prairie, MB and eventually settled in Crescent Spur, BC in 1949. This is where they raised their family and accumulated several lifelong friends. In 1966 they moved to Prince George and their circle of friends became that much larger. Camping and boating were some of the highlights with their many friends.

Mom was known for her love of cooking; happiest times were when the house was full of family and friends over for dinner. Her home-made buns were loved by all that had the opportunity to eat them and her recipe has been passed down to her loving family. Perogy making work bees was a family tradition and mom was in charge making sure the dough was perfect and the pinching was done to perfection.

Mom had several hobbies including Brazilian embroidery and tole painting. Items built by our dad and painted by mom were sold at the Farmers Market for several years. She was extremely creative and artistic and would design her own pictures on items she painted. She had a love for reading and loved watching Hallmark movies on tv.

Mom eventually joined the Elders Citizens Recreational Center and loved friends she made there during lunches together and carpet bowling.

A Celebration of life for our mom will take place in May of 2022.

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Mom loved her home and she would light up with the most beautiful smile when her family or friends would come to visit.

Whenever we would tell mom we loved her she would respond “I love you too” and then she would say, “I love you all”. She never wanted to leave any of her children out. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at the Prince George Rotary Hospice. Your care for our mother was beyond anything we could imagine and we sincerely appreciated everything you did for her.