MARYANN KOSOLOFSKI

MARYANN KOSOLOFSKI October 29, 1932 January 19, 2026 (age 93)
MaryAnn Kosolofski passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93 years. Waiting to greet her were her beloved husband, Wendelin (Windy); granddaughter, Janelle; her parents, Joseph and Eugenia (Ida) Rissling; her sister, Irene; and brother and sisters-in-law too numerous to mention. She leaves to miss and love her always her daughters, Brenda (Darrell) Hazel, Barb (Mark) Schmaltz; sons, Bruce (Claire), Bob (Deb), Boyd (Susan) and Bernard (Carol); 12 grandchildren, Jolene (Brenda), Allison, Megan, Brett (Bruce), Ryan (Bob), Spencer, Sydney (Boyd), Jaxson, Karter, Silken (Bernard), Tanner and Tiana (Barb); 17 great grandchildren; three brothers, George (Pat) Rissling, Frank (Gloria) Rissling and Jerome Rissling; one brother-in-law, Greg Kosolofski, one sister-in-law, Marcella Kosolofski; and numerous nieces and nephews.
MaryAnn Rissling was born on her family’s farm north of Prelate, Saskatchewan on October 29, 1932. It was at the Prelate Catholic Church where she was baptized, received her first communion and was confirmed. She attended school in Prelate and graduated as a member of the first graduating class of Prelate school in 1951. Her dream was to be a nurse, and she attended nursing school in Saskatoon. Unfortunately, she became sick during her second year and was forced to return home to Prelate.
MaryAnn and her high school sweetheart, Windy, were married on April 26th, 1954, in Marsden, Saskatchewan by her uncle, Father John Fetsch. MaryAnn and Windy were blessed with five children in under five years (Brenda, Bruce, Bob and the twins, Boyd and Bernard). She was a busy Mom and was on her own much of the time as Windy was a CPR Agent who often worked out of town. In the early 1960s they purchased the GayWay, Prelate’s Coffee shop, poolroom and bowling alley. Just when she thought life was about to settle down, they had a sixth child, Barbie. Nothing was more important to MaryAnn than her family and as a full-time working mom, she sacrificed much to ensure they were loved and had everything they needed.
Even though MaryAnn was busy, she was always a curious person and never afraid to learn or tackle something new. After the poolroom was sold, she became a certified driver instructor, then worked as a cook at St. Angela’s Academy. When her and Windy retired to Medicine Hat in 1991, she obtained her early childhood development certificate and worked in a day care. She was always active in her community serving on the Home Care Board and Prelate Music Festival executive, playing ball, bowling and singing in the Hillbilly Band. Her faith was very important to her. She loved singing in the choir (descant was her favourite voice), serving in various capacities on the CWL (65 years), reading in Church, leading prayer services at vigils and serving as a Eucharistic Minister at various senior’s facilities in Medicine Hat. She also loved to travel and one of her highlights was her trip to Eastern Canada.
MaryAnn treasured her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and showed her love by sharing the gifts of her labour. She was quick to laugh, always optimistic, easy to forgive and up to try anything, including jumping on the trampoline at age 70 with her grandchildren. She will be forever loved and missed by her family and friends.
If you wish to join us in celebrating her life, Vigil Rites (prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, on Friday, January 30th, 2026, at 7:00 pm. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on MaryAnn’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, at ST. PATRICK’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 2ND Avenue NE, Medicine Hat. Lunch will be provided after Mass. A private interment will follow at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be sent at www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamiscom subject heading MaryAnn Kosolofski. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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