Janina Borecki

1928 - 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Janina Borecki announce her passing in Lethbridge on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the age of 87 years.

A private funeral service was held at Southland Funeral Chapel on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Burial followed at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Janina is survived by her two daughters, Chris (Bill) Reamsbottom of Taber and Terry MacLellan (Dennis Cebuliak) of Leduc; grandchildren Cory Purvis (Colin Nahnybida), Brad (Sara) Reamsbottom, Kelsey (Paul) Theriault and Taylor MacLellan; great grandchildren Nick, Bella, Kyle, Mackenzie, Madison, Anna, Isabella and Owen. She also leaves to mourn her passing, her sister Teresa (Walter) Senko, her two brothers Zygmunt (Kazia) Sikora, Henry (Sophie) Sikora and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Tony, her parents Jozef and Jozefa Sikora, sister-in-law Rose Sikora and nephews Joe Sikora, Richard Sikora and Richard Brennan.

Janina was born in Bugaji, Poland on June 25, 1928. In 1941, following the onset of World War II, Janina and her family were deported to Germany where she was forced to work as a farm labourer. It was towards the end of the war that Janina met her future husband Tony. The two were wed as part of a communal marriage ceremony at a German work camp on July 7, 1946. In 1949 they immigrated to Canada, eventually settling in Taber. Janina initially worked alongside her husband as a farm laborer. She also worked at Cap’s Java and seasonally at the local cannery and potato plant.

Janina was a loving wife and the mother of two daughters, Chris and Terry. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, knitting, crocheting and sewing new outfits for her two girls. Taking care of her home and family was foremost in her life.

Grandma Borecki devoted her life to spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never missed a birthday. She may not have remembered their name but she sure remembered their birthdate.

In February 2016, Janina moved from the home that she lived in for fifty eight years, into Clearview Lodge. Although her stay was short, she enjoyed time spent with residents and staff and appreciated the care she received.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Janina’s name may be made directly to the charity of one's personal choosing.