Judith “Judy” Bernadine Krakalovich passed away peacefully on April 8^th, 2022, at the age of 70 years after a courageous battle with cancer. Judith and her twin sister Janet were born October 20^th, 1951, to Henry and Eleanore Scheper of Annaheim, SK. They were the eldest of 5 sisters, who grew up on the family farm. She attended Bunker Hill School for grades 1-5 and Annaheim Laurier School for grades 6-12. Immediately after school, she began working at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Humboldt, SK which began her 42-year career in the banking industry. She steadily advanced throughout her career, briefly leaving to work for MICC and ultimately returning to the Bank of Nova Scotia where she retired from the Commercial Division in Prince Albert, SK. Judy’s job took her to Regina, SK for a period and it is there that she met Larry Krakolovich and they were married on March 31^st, 1994. Their love of golfing and fishing eventually took them north to Shellbrook, SK where they settled into retirement.

In her retirement years, Judy and Larry did a lot of traveling and golfing. Their travels took them on memorable adventures to Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and many places in the U.S. She had many fond memories of spending time with best friends Alwyn and Loretta Fourie. Larry and Judy did many winters in Yuma, AZ with her twin sister and her husband. She also partnered with her good friend Rae Moe, going to auctions looking for antiques to buy and sell as a pastime.

Judy cherished her two children Duane and Tammy. Her grandchildren, Tristen, Lauryn, Ryker, and Bryn, whom she loved unconditionally, were also a great source of pride. She loved teaching them about nature and how plants grow. Judy also had a passion for cooking and baking. She took great pleasure in finding new recipes to please friends and family. In the summer, you could usually find her in her backyard tending to her plants. In addition to her huge vegetable garden, she had a deck bursting with beautiful flowers.

Judy’s special gift was her generous nature. She loved to eagerly share with friends and family whatever she had, whether it was her cooking, recipes, golf tips, general knowledge, or the vegetables she grew in her garden. Fulfilling the needs of others and seeing her delight is what gave her great joy. Judy served on the board of Shellbrook Hidden Hills Golf Course, through the years in different chair positions.

Judy is survived by her husband Larry Krakolovich; her son Duane (Cheryl Praski) Schemenauer, grandchildren Tristen and Lauryn; her daughter Tammy (Blaire) Hornung, grandchildren Ryker and Bryn; her stepdaughter Dana Rubin; her stepdaughter Cheryl Husum (Curtis); her sisters Janet (Al) Richter, Marilyn Breker (Lawrence Melis), Rita Dash, Carol (Scott) Grierson; her sister-in-law Sandra (Gary) Graham; and many nieces and nephews.

Judy is predeceased by her parents Henry (Eleanore (nee Stumborg)) Scheper; her parents-in-law Peter (Mary) Krakolovich; her brothers-in-law Gordon Acton, Donald Breker, and David Dash.

Judy left us much too early from cancer. Thank you to the Oncology Department at RUH for their care as well as the staff at Shellbrook Hospital and Care Wing for the exceptional care given in her final days. At Judy’s request, there will be a private interment in Humboldt, SK at a later date. No service will be held in Shellbrook, SK. Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca.  Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium.  Brian & Bev Stobbs, Mark Gyoerick – Matayah Loyst – Mel Curle. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2022-04-08
• Location : Shellbrook, SK