Elzbieta (Ela) Warczok passed away on February 14, 2022. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Zofia and Czeslaw Bochaczek. She was married to her high school sweetheart Andrzej for 53 years.

Ela is survived by her two daughters, Kasia (Maciej) and Magda (Tim), her grandchildren Sylvia and Daniel, her sister Krystyna, her nephew Krzysztof, as well as many members of her extended family in Poland and elsewhere.

Ela loved exploring the world, hiking foreign landscapes and learning about other cultures. She loved nature and found beauty in wildflowers. Ela's garden, that she took pristine care of, never disappointed when in bloom. It was her oasis. She was an avid cook and baker, her dark-rye bread was cherished by many. Her hands were rarely still.

Literature was her passion, and she was a talented writer. Before coming to Canada, Ela was the library curator at the Jagiellonian University in Poland, helping thousands of students expand their knowledge. She loved her job and enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life.

Ela will be laid to rest with her husband, Andrzej, at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. A private service will be held for immediate family members.

The family asks that in Ela’s memory and in lieu of flowers, consider donating to First Book Canada (www.firstbookcanada.org)