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SALLY MINSKY
With heavy hearts we wish to announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Babka and Great-Babka on Sunday, the day of our Lord; August 17, 2025, peacefully with her daughters by her side at the Grace Hospital.
Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memory are her pride and joy: her eldest daughter Cynthia (Paul Vincent); only son Bradley Minsky (Carmela Bergagnini) and “the baby” Crystal (Mate Radocaj), all of Winnipeg; grandchildren, Bryce (Rhea), Haley (Rylee), Jarrod (Jenna), Teagan (Myles), Allyssa (Jason), Tyler, Ryan, Payton and Ryden, who she absolutely adored and four beautiful great-grandchildren, Olivia, Rowan, Novie and Theodore, all of whom she felt very blessed to have had the opportunity to meet.
Sally was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, William Minsky on August 25, 2015; parents and her 12 siblings, all of whom she mourned until her last breath.
Born in Pelly, Saskatchewan, Sally grew up on a farm in Arran, Saskatchewan. When Sally turned 18, she moved to Winnipeg to find work and be closer to her siblings.
It was at the Rainbow Dance Gardens in Winnipeg, on May 19, 1958, Sally met the love of her life, Bill Minsky. On July 24, 1959, they wed in Winnipeg and travelled back to Sally’s family farm for their reception in Arran, Saskatchewan. In August of 1960, Bill and Sally started their successful landscaping firm and shortly thereafter, their own family. Together, they built a life centered around God, filled with life, love and commitment to one another and their family.
Sally lived her life to the fullest and loved to have fun. She had a great sense of humour, enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, baking sewing, crocheting, fishing, camping, travelling and the casino, but most of all, giving to and care for her loved ones. Always concerned for and thinking about her husband and children; always putting their wants and needs first, she was a Godly and generous woman. It was hard to feel worthy of all she was and will always mean to us.
Prayers will be sung on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Avenue and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with Fr. Hoi officiating. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Honouring their Babka will be pallbearers, Bryce and Jarrod Vincent, Ryan Minsky, Ryden Radocaj with current and future grandsons-in-law, Jason Sawatzky, Rylee Nepinak, Myles O’Toole, Trent Griffith and Joseph Grocholski.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations for mass in memory of Bill and Sally be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 965 Boyd Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2X 0Z9, phone: (204) 582-7535; Email: bvmchurch@gmail.com
Rest in Peace Mama, in the loving hands of our Lord, with your family all around you and at long last with Dad by your side for all of eternity to catch falling stars with. Until our time comes…”VICHNAYA PAM’YAT” - we love and miss you bunches already.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 21, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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It is so sad that Sally has left us. She was a very loving person. I have only known her for three years but have been lucky to hear some of her stories about her life. Sally will be missed so much but remembered with love. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Sally Love for you will always be with us. - Posted by: Elsie Reid (Friend and neighbor in the condo) on: Aug 21, 2025
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To Crystal and Family, My Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of your Mother. She sounds like a lovely person, just like you. Take care. Sincerely Linda Bakowski - Posted by: Linda Bakowski (Co-worker) on: Aug 21, 2025
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My Condolences to the Minsky Family, I remember your mother from many years ago when I would babysit Cindy, I always thought your parents were such a nice couple, your mom was so Beautiful, may she rest in peace Carol Chubaty - Posted by: Carol Chubaty (friend) on: Aug 21, 2025
