In Loving Memory: Eugenia Ann (Kolody) Vachon – Memento Funeral Chapel

It is with heavy hearts and beautiful memories that the family of Mrs. Eugenia Ann (Kolody) Vachon announce her passing on Oct 11, 2022, with family by her side at the age of 71.

Eugenia is survived by husband Vil of Bonnyville, son Kevin (Suzanne) of Edmonton, son Korey, and grandchildren Tobias and Khloe of Cold Lake, sisters Millie (Brian) Buck of Lethbridge, Sylvia (Jack) Boychuk of Kelowna, Phyllis (Perry) Abramenko of Pincher Creek, stepsister Lorena Tyschuk of Peachland, and step brothers Don, Ron, and John Tyschuk of Edmonton and Gerry Tyschuk of Burns Lake, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents Anne and Walter Kolody (first husband) and John Tyschuk (second husband), brothers Terrence Kolody and David Kolody, and stepbrother Allan Tyschuk.

Most knew Eugie as a talker and a woman with boundless life and energy. Eugie was born in Bonnyville and grew up there helping raise her siblings on the farm. On May 15, 1971, she was married and began family life. Over her working life, she worked for the Bonnyville Hospital and retired after 30 years of service. On the side, she was an accomplished “Avon Lady” and enjoyed visiting and getting to know her customers. In retirement, she volunteered for the police commission, the Bonnyville Hospital Auxiliary, the Legion, and the Bonnyville museum where she spent nearly a decade worth of summers beautifying the grounds. Eugie was also very active in her church community over the years and loved singing and mingling with fellow church goers and praying for those needing it. Eugie was a joyful person, who loved listening to music while dancing and singing around the house. She loved to travel, take the path less worn, and spend time at her lake property, feeding the birds and enjoying campfires and the summer sun. Eugie was also very passionate about gardening, flowers, and birds, all of which made her yard the beautiful private sanctuary that it was. She always received compliments from any visitors on how beautiful and peaceful it was. Most importantly, Eugie was a proud grandmother and loved spending time spoiling her grandkids, taking photos of them, chaperoning school trips, and simply loving them.

A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on Saturday Oct, 22nd at the Bonnyville Pentecostal Church (4715 51ave) followed by a friends and family social also at the church. Internment at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Cemetery north of Bonnyville will follow on Sunday Oct 23rd, also at 2pm. All are invited to either or both.

As a special request, the family asks guests to bring a short, printed story and/or photo(s) of Eugie for a commemorative scrapbook of her life, loves and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Eugenia can be made to Haying in the 30’s Cancer Support Society, Box 35, Mallaig, AB,T0A 2K0 or by visiting the online donation page https://www.hayinginthe30s.com/tbd-single-person-donation

~ Respectfully submitted by Eugie’s Family

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