It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shirley Anne announce her passing on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Smoky Lake, Alberta. She will be deeply missed by her children, Glenn Woycheshyn and Vern Benjaminson; grandchildren, Reece and Makena Woycheshyn; partner, Hugues Dame; siblings, Wayne Kostiuk (Heather), Gladys Grosh (Mike), Debbie Kostiuk, Barry Kostiuk (Chris) and Joann Weston (Malcolm); as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Shirley Anne is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Ann Kostiuk; son, Will Hickey and husband Malcolm Emberg.
Shirley grew up in Melfort, Saskatchewan, spending her adult years between British Columbia and Alberta. Her passions were the mountains, her flowers/plants, and her animals; especially her chickens. Her beautiful smile and her kind heart will be missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.