Mary Tkachuk

Mary Tkachuk [Марія Ткaчyк], (b. March 6, 1912, in Mundare, AB; d. April 28, 2003, in Saskatoon, SK). Choir director, businesswoman, and community leader for over 70 years. She directed the choir at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Saskatoon from 1955 to 1973. Born in Mundare, Alberta, and educated in Edmonton, she and her husband moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in 1935 and opened Paul’s Music Store, which became a center for musical activity in the Ukrainian community. The store supplied the community with music books and instruments of all kinds, including banduras. A highlight of her career was the performance by her choir at Expo 67 in Montreal.

1935: Opened Paul’s Music Store (Saskatoon, SK).

1955-1973: Choir director at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral (Saskatoon, SK).

1967: Choir performed in Montreal at Expo 67.