Katherine “Katie” Blotniuk passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Ottawa at the age of 90.
Born December 21, 1931 in Hungary, Katie grew up in Germany. She met and married William “Bill” Blotniuk in 1956 while he was stationed in Zweibruchen, Germany. After she gave birth to their identical twin daughters, Bill was transferred back to Canada, quite an adjustment for Katie as she left her German family behind and had to start a new life in Canada including learning to speak English.
Katie didn’t know it at the time, but she was a trailblazer for women. She was a working mom, building a career in the hospitality industry while also using her teaching credentials to help support the family. She embraced risk and convinced Bill on a couple of occasions to invest in small businesses including a restaurant. Katie will be fondly remembered by all who visited the ELMVALE RESTAURANT that she and Bill owned for 18 years. Katie’s home cooking attracted countless regular customers who became friends for life. She also spent several years as a substitute teacher for the Ottawa School Board and taught evening cooking classes at various high schools. Katie was a member of the Resurrection of Our Lord Church and contributed to many of their social and fundraising events.
Katie was a loving wife, mother and Oma. She is survived by her children, Carol (Jean-Luc Savoie) and Cathy (Dan Pickard), her grandchildren Jake (Jehan), Molly (Daniel), Kelly (Chris), Chet (Meghan) and Calvin (Courtney) along with 10 precious great grandchildren. She is also survived by several members of her German family. Katie was preceded in death by her husband Bill.
The family thanks the staff at Perley Health for the special care and compassion given to their mother and are grateful to Father Paul for his friendship and support to her over the years.
A celebration of Katie’s life will take place at a future date.
In memory of Katie please consider a donation to either the Dementia Society of Ottawa or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Finally, a call or visit with Mom/Oma always ended with “Ich liebe dich” – I love you. So Mom/Oma, Ich liebe dich.
Digital Guestbook
Antoinette, Serge, Brianna, Mia and Alexa
Charbel Hanna and family
May she Rest In Peace. She was an exceptional women who will be dearly missed. We love you Oma.
Pauline De Vroom
My sincere condolences to the family.
Rob Pickard & Debi Hunter
So sorry for your family loss of a Matriarch.
Mary Macies
Dear Carol and Family
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. She was a very special and accomplished woman. Multi talented and full of energy. I enjoyed many delicious meals at her place. We will cherish our memories with her forever. You are in my thoughts during these difficult times.
Nancy Macdonald
Katie was a loyal and devoted friend to our family for over 50 years. There will be no replacing her in our lifetime. We love you Katie. Rest in peace (P.S. give Bill and George our love). Nancy, Cindy and Erika (Berding)
Candice cain
I have thought of Katie many times in the last few years after losing touch with her. Miss her perogies and friendly face. Also miss the restaurant lovingly run by her and Bill. Rest In Peace Katie.
David Smith
Carol and family, warmest condolences on the passing of your mom.
Kathleen Manion
Carol, Cathy and families. Warmest condolences for the loss of your mother. You are very much in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Marie Hélène
Condolences to the entire family who I came to know a little through Katie's stories about her love and admiration for you all. She was a remarkable and accomplished lady who I will never forget.
Our condolences to the entire family at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Oma ❤️