Kathryn Mary Francis Syrota passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 23rd, 2016, at the Wadena Union Hospital. Kathy was born in Wadena on January 18th, 1959, and was the 5th child born to Steve and Bernadine Nakrayko. Kathy grew up on their family farm outside of Kelvington, and attended Robert Melrose Elementary and Kelvington High School. It was there she made many lasting memories, life-long friendships, and participated in various activities including Track and Field, Basketball, and of course, Glee Club. Following in her parents footsteps, Kathy discovered her love for music at a very early age. By Grade 6 Kathy had acquired her role as drummer and vocalist in The Garnets, her father’s band. Kathy’s harmony was unique and unparalleled. Her commitment to the band continued into adult life. Music brought Kathy joy in more ways than one. It was through music that she met the absolute love of her life, Neil Syrota. It was love at first sight and both knew, beyond a doubt, that they were destined to spend their lifetime together. They were married in Kelvington on August 25th, 1979, and eagerly began to build their life together on a farm near Elfros. Marriage for Kathy and Neil was sacred, and something they never had to ‘work’ at, it was just natural with mutual love and respect. Into this union, they were blessed with two children, Nicole Kathryn and Mallory Dawn. Kathy’s love extended to include Mallory’s husband Greg Lawrence, and their two children Zane and Jacob. As a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandma she was absolutely perfect and tended to her family’s needs with the utmost care and attention. Balancing family and career came with ease to Kathy as she thrived in various occupations including Neill’s Jewelry, 5 - Dollar Store, babysitting, and, until her illness, was employed at the Wadena Drug Store. Aside from family, Kathy’s joys in life included walking, cooking, and gardening. She was strong in her faith, was an active parishioner, and choir member. Kathy was a kind, gentle, and caring person. Always a model of unselfishness, never too tired or too busy to lend a helping hand. She expected the best of herself and always found the good in others. Ever the optimist, Kathy’s positive outlook, sheer determination, love of family, and faith continued to her very last breath. Although saddened by her diagnosis of cancer, Kathy’s strength and bravery carried her and everyone who loved her through her 3½ year battle with the disease. Kathy was predeceased by her Father Steve Nakrayko; Sister Cheri Chorney; Nephew Joey Nakrayko; Father-in-law Nestor Syrota; Mother-in-law Anne Syrota; and Niece Mary Syrota. She will be deeply missed by her Husband Neil Syrota; Daughter Nicole Syrota; Daughter Mallory Lawrence; Son-in-law Greg Lawrence; Grandsons Zane and Jacob Lawrence; Mother Bernadine Nakrayko; Brothers, Brett (Donna) Nakrayko, Tony (Brenda) Nakrayko, Garry (Lillian) Nakrayko, Dwayne (Heather) Nakrayko; Sister Marilyn (Emil) Syrota; Brothers-in-law Dave Chorney, Barry (Diane) Syrota; Sisters-in-law, Jean (Bob) Johnson, Elizabeth (Dave) Collison, Bernadette (Merlyn) Tomyn, Maria (Lyle) Leach; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was loved and will be missed by all. In Loving Memory of Kathy Syrota January 18, 1959 - May 23, 2016 - Prayer Service - Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Foam Lake - Memorial Service - Friday, May 27, 2016 - 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Foam Lake Priest - Father Jeffrey Stephaniuk Palamar - Gerald Holowaty Altar Servers - Luke Prisiak and Rylan Stadnyk Cross Bearer - Greg Linnen Pallbearers - Garry Jr. Nakrayko, John Syrota, BJ Nakrayko, Dickson Tomyn, James Nakrayko, Derek Leach, Jared Nakrayko and Orrin Nicholls Stand-By Pallbearers - Joey Leach and Mario Chorney Honorary Pallbearers - All who shared in Kathy’s life Readers - Brooke Graham and Yvonne Linnen Eulogy - Heather Nakrayko Cantor - Bernice Bzdell Music - Karrie Ann Prisiak and Erinn Syrota Memorial Book - Anne Tomyn , Kalli Nakrayko, Jill Tomyn and Brenna Prisiak Interment - St. Demetrius (Holar) Cemetery Interment will follow the service. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship at the Elfros Community Hall. Memorial Donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to the St. Demetrius (Holar) Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be submitted at www.narfasons.com Kathy Syrota Prayer Service: 7:30 P.M. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church Foam Lake, Saskatchewan Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M Friday, May 27, 2016 Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church Foam Lake, Saskatchewan Following the Interment lunch will be served at Elfros Community Hall