Obituary of Mary Ellen Kurek

Kurek, Mary Ellen (nee Hoffman) On Sunday June 13, 2010 at the St. Catharines General Hospital in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the Late Frank Kurek (1995). Loving mother of Stan (Claudia) Kurek, and Ed (Carol) Kurek. Cherished grandma of Claudine (Mike) Chess, Chris, Paul (Claire), Dan (Melissa), Nick, and Leanne, and babcia of Luke Chess, London Kurek, and Joey Kurek. Mary Ellen is survived by her brother Joe Hoffman (Bev) from Tillsonburg, her sister in law Sharon Hoffman, and many nieces, nephews both in Canada and Michigan, and friends especially Elsa Garbacz. Predeceased by her brother Jim Hoffman, sister Gertrude Senko and brother in law Steve Senko. Mary Ellen was her boy's biggest fan in what ever sport they were in, she has a love of music, the polka, politics, and cooking. Mrs. Kurek is resting at the George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton St. St. Catharines. Friends may call on Tuesday June 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be said at 2 p.m.The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 5 Oblate St. on Wednesday June 16, at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Memorial remembrances made to Heart and Stroke foundation, or the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated by the family.