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Peacefully on June 20, 2023 at the Riverview Health Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Andrew passed away at the age of 77 years.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration Of Life is planned for July 22, 2023. Please feel free to contact the family for service details.
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It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Wendy Cooper on June 14, 2023, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg MB.
Wendy is survived by her children, her very best friends, Jason (Lissa), and Kristin (Cory Ricard, grandchildren, Carson, and Victoria); her love and partner for over 30 years Jerry Sereda Sr and his three sons, Jerry (Meghan), Christopher (Maria), and Ryan. As well as many other family and friends. Wendy will be missed by so many. Her summer morning visits with Jason, her Friday outings with Kristin and her crazy daily/nightly coffee routines with Jerry, will be forever cherished and so very hard for all of us to do without; fly free Mom, we will love you always and miss you forever. Per Mom’s wishes cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. For those so wishing, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society or a pet shelter of your choice in her name, Wendy would be so grateful.
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September 29, 1959 – June 16, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lori at the Riverview Health Care Centre on June 16, 2023 with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lori will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ismael, children; BJ (Lisa) Eric, Keith, Michelle, Savannah, Soraya, Camara, Lyra, Chevy and; grandson Mitchell. As well as her siblings, Diane (Wally), Sandra, David (Linda), Dale (Jim), Ken (Gail), Cheryl, Nancy (Manuel), Raymond (Ivy), Casey (Roberta), Sheila (John), Gary (Tracy); mother-in-law Cayetana; sisters -in-law, Anna (Bounsack), Betty, Judy; brother-in-law John (Fatima), numerous nieces and nephews.
Lori was predeceased by her parents, father-in-law Johan Peters, nephews Jeffery, Marcel Sousa, great nephew Christian.
Lori was born on September 29, 1959 to Albert and Gwen Jones in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She grew up in the Fort Rouge area with her sisters and brothers.
She met the love of her life Ismael in 1977 when they both worked at Dunn Rite. They have been lovingly married for 41 years.
Lori went on to work with Phillips-Temro Industries. She really enjoyed looking after her children and watching them grow. Lori loved her time driving her children to various activities and always being close to them.
She enjoyed travelling with family to Las Vegas, a special trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with Anna and Bounsack. There were some special camping occasions. Lori really enjoyed her trips to Shooting Star with sisters and brothers-in-law. A little gambling and karaoke was always her pleasure.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, at Earl Grey Community Centre 360 Cockburn St. Winnipeg, MB.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to CancerCare Manitoba, nurses from WRHA Palliative Care, Riverview Health Centre for the care of Lori.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lori’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba.
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Patricia May Turner passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 while surrounded by her adoring family. She is survived by her husband Claren, their two children Riana (Troy) and Lee (Monica), her grandchildren, who she lovingly referred to as the “lights of her life” Anissa, Aspen, and Holt and her sister Christina.
Pat was born in Saskatchewan and raised in Flin Flon. She left her hometown when she travelled to Winnipeg to pursue a career in education. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Claren Turner. Following their marriage in 1969, they settled in Brandon.
Pat cherished her role as a teacher, and taught her whole career with the exception of choosing to stay home with her son and daughter during their precious childhood years. She worked at a number of schools including Vincent Massey, J.R. Reid, and Linden Lanes. Even in retirement, she continued to inspire and educate children by teaching Sunday school at her beloved church, St. Matthews Cathedral.
Those who knew Pat know her favourite place was Wellman Lake. This was where she spent countless summers making priceless memories with her family. She could often be found “taking a dip” in the lake, sitting and reading in the sun, or simply pausing to appreciate the world around her.
Pat did everything in life with passion, meaning, and authenticity. She delighted in exploring the outdoors, crafting and creating with her grandchildren, and loved to make her grandmother’s fudge at Christmas. Pat sang joyfully and was an enthusiastic part of the “Women in Harmony” singing group. An example of her care and dedication — in her perfect teacher’s penmanship she would put small notes on gifts to loved ones, wanting to share the meaning of what was beneath the wrapping paper. She was fearless and devoted, loyal and patient. Pat’s life was defined by her grace and her spirit of generosity. She lived her life to the fullest while ensuring that those around her were always left feeling loved and seen.
You will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again.
Funeral service will be held at St .Matthews Anglican Cathedral, 403 13th Street, Brandon, MB on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2p.m.
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January 16, 1945 – June 11, 2023
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife and Mother, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mom will be dearly missed by her devoted husband Ron, daughter Kim Cyr (Brian) and son Kevin (Barb), honorary granddaughters Farida and Aicha, sisters Eva, Helen, and Mary, and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Mom is predeceased by her parents Jacob and Maria Schellenberg, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters.
Mom was born and raised in Grunthal Manitoba, and was the youngest of 12 children. She was always proud to say she was the youngest! Mom and Dad married in 1967 and settled in Winnipeg, in Windsor Park, where they raised two children and spent their 56 years of marriage. Mom took great pride in creating a beautiful home for her family, and it was always important to her to keep a clean and organized home.
To some she was known as Susan, to others she was Sue, and Aunt Sue, but most importantly she was known as Mom and Nanna. And those were the roles that defined her. She was a devoted Mom and Nanna, always putting our needs before her own. Mom‘s kindness and generosity had no limits, and she was always happiest when she could help us with anything, big or small.
In 1979, St Vital Centre was built, and while still under construction, Mom applied for a job and was selected for the jewelry department in Eaton’s, where she worked for 20 years until Eaton’s closed in 1999. Sears took over the space and Mom remained in the jewelry department for another 15 years until she retired in 2014 at the age of 69. This job suited her perfectly as Mom loved being around people and she could make conversation with anyone.
Almost immediately upon her retirement, Mom took on the role as Honorary Grandma to daughters of their dear friends, Patience and Chetima. The girls, Farida and Aicha, lovingly called her Nanna. Mom adored the girls and was very involved in their lives. They brought her great joy and she was so proud to be their Nanna.
Mom was so vibrant and vital. She lit up any room she was in. She loved family get-togethers with her large extended family, and was always interested in catching up with her nieces and nephews, and their families. Mom was a great hostess and it brought her great joy to have lots of people over, or simply Sunday dinners when Kim and Kevin would come home. Mom always made sure to make everyone’s favourite dishes and no one went home empty handed. And while Mom was a great cook, she was an expert pie maker! We will miss all of this.
Mom had many passions. She loved to dance, whether it was the polka, ballroom dancing, square dancing, or line dancing. She also loved music and singing and once she discovered karaoke, there was no stopping her! Mom was a big fan of the Blue Jays, and she loved watching games on TV and was thrilled to attend a few games over the years. Travelling was also Mom’s passion and she and Dad took many trips over the years, including Mexico, Dominican Republic, Florida, Las Vegas, New York, Hawaii, and many trips within Canada. As a family, we enjoyed summer vacations at Falcon Lake with aunts, uncles and many cousins.
We will miss the light and energy Mom brought into our lives, her joyfulness, her laughter, her smile, and the beautiful sparkle in her eyes. She was the glue that held our family together. As much as we are struggling with the emptiness and void she has left, we have a lifetime of memories which we will cherish forever.
Our family gives a heartfelt “Thank You” to family and friends. You surrounded Mom with the purest love and brought her joy with your visits and phone calls, your generosity of food, flowers, housecleaning, as well as your prayers and emotional support for our family.
We extend a special thank you to our family friend, Patience, who selflessly gave of her time to care for Mom in the most attentive and loving way, throughout her illness.
To our dear friends and Officiant, Peter and Debbie Ash, there are no words to express our appreciation for the times you prayed with Mom and us as a family, providing us with a sense of peace as her illness progressed.
We give sincere thanks to Mom’s Homecare worker, Shelly, and the nurses with the Palliative Care team, as well as the various nurses and doctors at the Riverview Palliative Care Unit, who all provided Mom with exceptional care.
Our family extends genuine thanks to Rick Kotaska of Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services, who was an invaluable resource and provided immense support and guidance through this difficult time.
Cremation has taken place and the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2:00pm at Glen Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 455 Lagimodiere Boulevard.
“Precious jewel, you glowed, you shone, reflecting all the good things in the world”
– Maya Angelou
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