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MARGARET D. JANUSKA
1944 - 2023
Margaret Januska (also known as Donna) was born in Lithuania. She and her parents, Vincent and Elena fled due to the war. Her brothers, Al and Victor completed their family and they settled in Winnipeg.
Margaret was a natural musician and singer. She easily played the happy Flight of the Bumble Bee on the piano, then moved us with Moonlight Sonata. She played the organ and directed the choir at St. Casimir's Church. She played the accordion with Al as a duo for the Lithuanian Folk Dance groups. She loved the opera; both singing in the Manitoba Opera company; and going on expeditions all over North America to attend opera events. Add singing in the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir and also James Duncan singers at the Hollow Mug, at the International Inn.
All this was done with an easy laugh, love, and a sympathetic easy-going nature. In spite of many medical maladies she continued to be optimistic and appreciative of life and her caregivers.
"When I die" - she wished for no services to be held. She wanted no one to have to fly around for a service. She said - instead of a service her family and friends, wherever they live, should "say a prayer, plant a tree, raise a glass......" .
Her remains will rest at Assumption Cemetery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2023
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our friendship began in Gr 11 at DMCI through participation in the choir, and continued to grow through to the present by personal visits when possible, and staying in touch by email and monthly phone calls. I enjoyed being part of her fun loving Lithuanian family & community. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding in 1967. She visited us in Snow Lake when we had young children in the 1970s, and was always a caring & supportive dear friend whom I will miss very much. xoxo - Posted by: Angela Mulgrew (Fruend) on: Feb 08, 2023
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In memory of Maggie. We admired and loved her. She was intelligent, kind and her sunny disposition stayed true through her many challenges. She had a real talent for writing and we enjoyed her emails. She will be missed. Nance & Arunas - Posted by: ARUNAS JANUSKA (Cousin) on: Feb 05, 2023
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Conversations with Maggie were always fun. In the early years when she was working for Revenue Canada in Transcona, we participated in many singing activities. We travelled to Minneapolis several times to hear the New York Metropolitan Opera. We also attended several programs by the San Francisco Opera. In later years, esp. with her scooter, we would visit over lunch at Maxims for hours solving the world problems. Mutual friends will miss her spirit and energy. Rest in peace dear friend. - Posted by: Gerald R. Brown (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2023
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Donna for my entire life. Growing up in the Winnipeg Lithuanian community was an enjoyable experience because of Donna. She was the choreographer and accordian player for our folk dance group. Many hours of dancing and laughter were enjoyed by our group. Donna made it fun, especially at our practices in the church basement. We performed at various locations in Manitoba and once in Calgary during Stampede time. I will always remember those great times. I will miss Donna's booming laughter, her musical talents and her love of life. - Posted by: Bruno Malis (friend) on: Feb 04, 2023
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I have had the pleasure of knowing Donna for my entire life. Growing up in the Winnipeg Lithuanian community was an enjoyable experience because of Donna. She was the choreographer and accordian player for our folk dance group. Many hours of dancing and laughter were enjoyed by our group. Donna made it fun, especially at our practices in the church basement. We performed at various locations in Manitoba and once in Calgary during Stampede time. I will always remember those great times. I will miss Donna's booming laughter, her musical talents and her love of life. - Posted by: Bruno Malis (friend) on: Feb 04, 2023
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