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PATRICIA JEAN PUCHNIAK
Date of Passing: Dec 01, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPATRICIA JEAN PUCHNIAK Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 Patricia passed away in her sleep at her residence at the age of 68 years. Remaining to forever cherish Patricia's memory is her son Stephen Lama; sisters Mary Petroski (Vancouver), Eleanor Hambley (Calgary); brothers Stan (Darlene) and John Puchniak (Marcia) of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Patricia Puchniak (Bolton, Ontario (widow of Edward Puchniak); as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was the youngest child of her deceased parents Joseph and Nellie Puchniak (Balikorski). Patricia was a loving mother to Stephen Lama, her only child. After being educated at Our Lady of Victory School and St. Mary's Academy she became a telephone operator with M.T.S. and Alberta Government Telephones, followed by retailing in Calgary, Regina, and Winnipeg. Her biggest joy was motherhood with son Stephen. Being a devoted Catholic was evidenced by Patricia's charismatic prayer group participation, devotion to the Rosary, daily Mass (when possible), and hours of prayer. She was an active Associate of the Grey Nuns where she followed the example of Mother Youville doing acts of charity. Patricia overcame illness over many years through prayer and courage. She helped many friends and relatives who valued her compassion and good counsel. She will be missed by many. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at a later date in St. John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church, 1707 John Brebeuf Place. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, 4387 Main Street.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2010
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Wow, it's been 6 yrs. now... I remember my Aunt Pat as always being a happy person. I remember her as a "devoted" Catholic. Also she used to speak about her son Stephen a lot. I think they had a close bond. I know that a person like Pat Puchniak is making Heaven what it is...a place of happiness, joy, and love. I wish I could have got to know my cousin Stephen more. I remember Pat and Stephen visited our family in Oct. 1989 and she wanted me to visit and spend some time with them. However I was living downtown on my own already and it was too far away for me on the bus. I kind of regret not doing that now. I also didn't get to know another Uncle that I have. - Posted by: James A. Jaworski () on: Dec 03, 2016
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She was a beautiful woman in our family, always with a smile and positive comments, she was happy to get married and thrilled to be able to have a child. I recall when she relocated to British Columbia and her son was a young baby, how important that relationship was to her. Wema;ways enjoyed her company at our family celebrations. She had an innocence and pure honesty about her religious beliefs, a woman of faith. Nellie and Joe would be proud of that. When her mother Nellie died, when asked what could be done to help the family Joseph said pray the rosary with me and the crowd visiting did that.This is the family Pat came from and she lived and demonstrated that faith and was a good example of it. - Posted by: Pat Stockbrocks (cousin) on: Dec 02, 2015