Stella was born on March 18, 1934, and passed away at her home in Points West Living Grande Prairie, on July 9, 2014, at the age of 80. Stella grew up in St. Boniface, Manitoba where she was active in music and loved all sports. She always competed to win. Stella graduated from the University of Manitoba as a dietician and worked in Toronto for Prudential Life. She moved to Grande Prairie after her marriage to Steve, where she resided the rest of her life. Stella is survived by her sisters-in-law, Angela Palchuk (Russel) and Clare Palchuk (Paul).Also her nieces and nephews, Glenna Osika (Ray, Ashley and Jaclyn), Patricia Lamphier (Larry),Tony Doherty (Lynn), Bill Palchuk (Maureen, Moire, Courtney), Terry Palchuk (Debbie), and Russell Palchuk (Corinne). She was predeceased by her husband Stephen (Steve) Pauch, her parents Paul and Elizabeth Palchuk, and her brothers Russel (1992) and Paul (1991). Stella will be missed by all. Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com