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JOANNE MALKOWICH

JOANNE CECILIA MALKOWICH (nee MINCHUK) It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, baba and sister on June 19, 2012. Mom was born on July 17, 1934 in St. Boniface and was predeceased by her husband Walter, parents Nick and Mary Minchuk and her brother Tom. Mom leaves to celebrate her life her five sons, Daniel, Ronald (Cindy), Walter (Katrina), Gary and Brian; precious grandchildren Brittany, Addison, Garrett, Harlen, Taylor and Talia; daughter-in-law Maureen; and her sister Kathie (Gerry) Akerstream. Mom is also survived by her sisters-in-law Lovey (John) Kuryk, Augustine (Ed) Konopetcki, Olga Malcowich; brothers-in-law Steven (Joanne) Malkowich, Fred (Shirley) Malkowich and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was a constant support to her family and demonstrated unconditional love with every action. Mom told us she loved us constantly and worked hard her entire life, taking nothing for herself while giving us so much. Mom was the glue that held us together through all of life's challenges. Mom's sense of humour and her funny expressions will live on in the memory of her family and friends; she was an angel on earth who dedicated her life to all of us. We would like to thank the staff at Riverview Health Centre (CD4) and the Fisher Personal Care Home for caring for Mom over these last years. You provided her with dignity and kindness. A celebration of Mom's life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Ukrainian National Home in Fisher Branch, with Fr. Harry Chuckry presiding. Urn bearer will be her chosen daughter, Joanne Ruchka. In recognition of Mom's life and her love for children, if friends desire, a donation can be made in her memory to The Dream Factory, 303-1 Wesley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6. They, in turn, will make a dream come true for a sick child in Manitoba. Love One Another, As I Have Loved You.

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 21, 2012

Guest Book(7 entries)

  • With deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved Mom . Remember all the good times you shared together! God be with you all!
    - Posted by: Sonny and June Hock (Friends of the family) on: Jun 27, 2012
  • We are so sorry for your loss. We are thankful to have known your mother and the memories will stay with us forever. Take care guys.
    - Posted by: Iris Yuzwa & Kathie Dmyterko (Friends) on: Jun 25, 2012
  • Ron, Cindy, Brittany and Taylor. We are very sorry to hear about your Mom/ Grandmother. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
    - Posted by: Steve and Rose (Friends of the family) on: Jun 24, 2012
  • I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mom. She had a heart of Gold and would give you the shirt off her back. I just happened to go to the obituary section of the Free Press and this is how I heard of her passing, Too bad. Had I known that the funeral was on Saturday I would have gone out for the weekend. gone. Take care of yourselves, be good to each other, and to your children. Life is just too short sometimes. It seems some people are living longer but there is a lot too that don't. May God Bless You All!
    - Posted by: Rose Marie Darch (Shachtay) (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2012
  • sorry for your loss
    - Posted by: don cameron (friend) on: Jun 23, 2012
  • Auntie, your love and kindness will be remembered by me. You raised 5 great boys and I am happy to call them our family. Our love and prayers are with you.
    - Posted by: Alison Scott (niece) on: Jun 21, 2012
  • Auntie you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    - Posted by: Shelley & R.J. Bobowski (Niece/Goddaughter) on: Jun 21, 2012

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