FRANCES ADELINE STREMBICKY (OBERICK)

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FRANCES ADELINE STREMBICKY (nee OBERICK) 1913 2006 With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Frances at East Gate Lodge on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Clara Prettie, Florence (Charles) Kitkoski and Leona (Walter) Skiba; grandchildren, Dean (Jeannie), Cheryl (Dan), Richie (Wendy), Nadine, Brian (Kathy), Melanie ( Dennis), Keith, Jason (Rhonda); great-grandchildren, David, Carla (Clint), Desiree, Clinton, Robbie, Will, Brittany, Kendall, Jackie, Richie, Emmi and Damon; two sisters, Mary Skiba and Sally Kwiatkoski; brother Paul (Eleanor) Dutkewich; sisters-in-law, Olga Oberick and Lena Dutkewich; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joe, son Edmond and three grandchildren, Margot, Tracy and Craig, her parents, and brothers, Frank Oberick, Mike Dutkewich, John Dutkewich, brother-in-law Lewis Kwiatkoski and sister-in-law Jewel Dutkewich. Mom was born in Melrose on December 27, 1913. She met and married Joe on February 12, 1934 and moved to Saskatchewan. In 1942, they moved to Winnipeg, eventually settling in Garson. In 1954, she became the postmistress until her retirement in 1978. Mom was very active with community affairs and fund raising for the club and was president of the Garson Community Club. She was also a member of the Golden Age Club. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and enjoyed her flower garden, especially her begonias. Mom was also famous for her Sunday dinners, especially her chicken soup; her kitchen was always open for friends and family gatherings. We would like to express our deepest thanks to the nurses and staff at East Gate for all their care and compassion they gave Mom and a special thank-you to Dr. VanRansberg. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sobering Funeral Chapel, Park Avenue E., Beausejour. Msgr. W. Cwieka, the celebrant. Interment will follow at the Garson cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frances' memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Mom, you are forever in our thoughts and hearts and we will always love you. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour, Mb. 268-3510 or Mb. Toll free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 11, 2006