June 20, 1950 – February 19, 2020 We mournfully announce the passing of Elizabeth Obrochta on February 19th 2020. She died unexpectedly of complications from a bacterial infection at the University of Alberta Mazankowski Heart Institute. She was born in Dziaduszyce, Poland on June 20, 1950. She loved helping her parents Roman and Jozefa, on their farm and felt most comfortable outside, getting her hands dirty. Her brother in law Fredek Czechowicz introduced her to Stanley, and they started corresponding through letters in 1971. She decided to come to Grande Prairie, Canada to meet him in 1972. Her uncle Jan Latos sponsored her immigration to Canada. The journey took 3 weeks by boat, train and car. Elizabeth always told us that the car ride was intimidating as it took so long to get to Grande Prairie and there was nothing to see but trees for hundreds of kilometres. She made it! They met and knew what those letters already confirmed- they were meant for each other. Their marriage took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church on October 7, 1972. They welcomed their daughter Donna, on September 4, 1974, John, on March,18 1976 and Roman, on February 15, 1985. Together they worked hard and built a wonderful life. They were always available to help anyone that needed it, including many new Polish families that immigrated to Canada in the 80’s and 90’s. Elizabeth’s love of gardening continued in their backyard. She would start planting seeds in February and was always excited when the seed catalogue arrived in the mail so she could start planning her growing season. She shared her blessings with everyone and loved to take care of people. Elizabeth will be eternally missed by her loving husband Stanley, daughter Donna, son John (Anna), son Roman, grandkids Darian and Sophia, her sisters Hela Bibrowska and Danusia (Fredek) Czechowicz in Poland, and many extended family members in Grande Prairie, Chicago and Poland. She was predeceased by her parents, brother in law Jan Bibrowski, brother in law Jan Sader and sister-in law Aniela Sader. Special thank you to the ICU staff at the QEII hospital in Grande Prairie, and Dr. B O’Neill, Dr. R Kashur and RN Lana on unit 5A7 at the Mazankowski Heart Institute in Edmonton. Memorial service will take place on February 27th at 11 am at St Joseph’s Catholic church Viewing available at 10 am. We will have a memory book set up at the funeral and encourage everyone to share their favourite memory of her. We will be making a scrapbook for her family. Elizabeth will be cremated, and the ashes interred in the spring. Memorial donations: Elizabeth lived with heart disease most of her adult life. She was given a second chance at life in September 2018 when she underwent heart surgery to replace 2 valves. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ or https://www.universityhospitalfoundation.ab.ca/ Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com