Maria "Mary" Christine Polny Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Maria "Mary" Christine Polny

September 07, 1931 - March 15, 2023

Obituary For Maria "Mary" Christine Polny

Mary Christine Polny, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Woking, AB, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, at the age of 91 ½ years.

Mary was born on September 7, 1931, in Esther, AB, to George and Mary Merik, she was the oldest of nine children. Mary married John Polny of Woking on July 12, 1949, where they farmed and raised three children. A few years after the death of her husband, she moved to Grande Prairie.

Her family was everything to her. She loved to garden and work outside in her yard.

Mary will be sadly missed by her children: Wayne (Marilyn), Darrell, and Corinne (Darcy) Engebretson; grandchildren: Morgan (Raul), Stefan (Sharon), Whitney (Hernon), Anika, Merik, Kyle (Kelcey) Engebretson, and Kurt Engebretson (Heidi Cossey); as well as seven great-grandchildren. She will also be mourned by her siblings: Anne Dzikowski, Madge Lozinski, George Jr. (Eileen) Merik, Julie (William) Murenbeeld, Irene Merik, Dorothy (Dennis) Vanatko, Helen (Larry) Werner; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband John Polny; parents George and Mary Merik; grandson Dillon Polny; brother Mike Merik; niece Eileen Owens; as well as brothers in-law Sidney Dzikowski and Alex Lozinski.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00am, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St.). Interment to follow at the Spirit River Catholic Cemetery.

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March 28, 2023

Julie Murenbeeld

Growing up on the farm during my H.S. years, Mary was there for me. For this I am grateful. Fond memories.. too many to mention. R.I.P. my beloved sister. JULIE
March 25, 2023

Jim Zakowsky

Our deepest Condolences to Wayne, Corrine, Darrell and family in the loss of your Mother, I fondly remember the great lunches your mom Mary put on after Wayne and I and other buddies like the Bombier boys, Gene & Larry and my cousin Gerald had spent the day swimming at the Burnt River. We never bicycled home on an empty stomach. Sincerely, Jim & Shirley Zakowsky, Calgary.
March 24, 2023

Lynn Caswell

My deepest heart ❤️ felt condolences to Corinne and family. Your Mom was a beautiful lady. May she Rest In Peace
March 24, 2023

Dan

My condolences to Wayne, Corrine, and Darrell, and families. I am saddened for your loss. I have good memories of visiting uncle John and aunt Mary and you all at their farm on our family summer vacations .Aunt Mary was always a kind host. Lots of fun for us city children. Our thoughts are with you. Your cousins Dan and Tom Allen and families.
March 24, 2023

Michael Vanatko

My auntie Mary was a beautiful, resilient lady that carried herself with dignity and a loving heart, she was a shining example of the Merik family and her memory will live with me forever... Michael Vanatko and family.
March 23, 2023

George P Merik

My sister was a loved and respected person. She earned this by genuinely caring about her siblings. Memories of times together such as summer visits and attending country dances as a group will remain with me for ever. Those really were the good times. Rest in peace dear sister. George & Eileen
March 22, 2023

Gillian

Many of my fondest childhood memories are visiting Uncle John and Auntie Mary on the farm. As a city kid I got to experience the freedom of open, spaces, her great cooking and the once in a lifetime experience of jumping in manure piles with my cousins! Auntie Mary loved her Merv Griffin at midnight and loved her family, all of us, with all her heart. Rest In Peace Auntie. To all of the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers Love Gillian
March 21, 2023

Joyce Marie Ronish

My deepest Condolences to Wayne, Corrine, Darrell and family's in the loss of your Mother, Aunty Mary! From Cousins, Joyce, Dorothy, Marlene
March 20, 2023

Ed Zaichkowsky

Our condolences to Mary's family. Great lady. Will be missed by all. Ed & Wanda Zaichkowsky

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