- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
VIOLET KATHERINE RADEMAKER
Born: Oct 15, 1944
Date of Passing: Dec 15, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVIOLET KATHERINE RADEMAKER
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Violet Rademaker (nee Brown), beloved wife of 63 years to John, mother to Darryl (Robin), Debra Kelly (Ben), and Lorilee Clunas (Brian). She was a wonderful Grandma to 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Violet was a graduate of University of Toronto (Bachelor’s of Music, ARCT). She taught piano and Music for Young Children for many years. She was an active gardener, quilter, baker and cook. She was a pastor at Winnipeg Vineyard Church for 30 years. Violet cared for the needy with a compassionate, pastoral heart. She was kind, hospitable, and generous towards each person she served. She loved to travel with John and her family.
Viewing will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday January 9, 2026, at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main St., Winnipeg. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday January 10, 2026, at Portage Ave. MB Church. 1420 Portage Ave. Reception to follow.
Live stream link can be accessed at http://pachurch.ca/memorials/violet-rademaker
Donations may be sent to Winnipeg Centre Vineyard.
Publish Date: Jan 3, 2026
VIOLET KATHERINE RADEMAKER
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Violet Rademaker (nee Brown), beloved wife of 63 years to John, mother to Darryl (Robin), Debra Kelly (Ben), and Lorilee Clunas (Brian). She was a wonderful Grandma to 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Violet was a graduate of University of Toronto (Bachelor’s of Music, ARCT). She taught piano and Music for Young Children for many years. She was an active gardener, quilter, baker and cook. She was a pastor at Winnipeg Vineyard Church for 30 years. Violet cared for the needy with a compassionate, pastoral heart. She was kind, hospitable, and generous towards each person she served. She loved to travel with John and her family.
Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Wiebe and the Selkirk and St. Boniface Dialysis Units for their care and service.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday January 10, 2026 at Portage Ave. MB Church. 1420 Portage Ave.
Reception to follow.
Donations may be sent to Winnipeg Centre Vineyard.
Publish Date: Dec 20, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2025, Jan 03, 2026
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
-
Message to John and family. We were sorry to hear about Violet's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky and Garry - Posted by: Becky and Garry Parkes (Acquaintance) on: Jan 13, 2026
-
Dear John, Louise and I send our warmest regards at this sad time in your life. We are not without hope. Hans & Louise Schaffland - Posted by: Hans Schaffland (Friend) on: Jan 12, 2026
-
It is with sadness that I received the notice about the passing of cousin, Violet. The Brown family was such a wonderful part of our wider family connections and Violet was a major part of that. Every summer, we in BC looked forward to the arrival of the Brown family visit, and then the many activities we shared. Violet and Robert were my age and I will always cherish these memories of her. The loss of such a significant person, John, is difficult to imagine. Let the grief roll through you, John, and eventually turn only to fond memories. Courage on the new path. Remember, God is in charge here too. - Posted by: Peter Michael Wiebe (first cousin, thru her father and my mother) on: Jan 10, 2026
-
Violet and John built a beautiful home 2 miles south of our place in the 70’s. Did not know Violet well, but enough to see what a classy, quiet lady she was. Condolences to her husband John and to her children. May all the wonderful memories of her see you through this sad period of your lives. Sincere condolences from Kathy and Bill Fecio. - Posted by: Kathy & Bill Fecio (Neighbours on Poplar Road) on: Jan 03, 2026
-
Our heartfelt condolences John and Family. Violet was a special lady and we will miss her dearly. - Posted by: Monique and Andy (Friends) on: Dec 21, 2025
-
So sorry to hear of Violet’s passing. Our deepest condolences to John and the whole family. Keeping you in our prayers, Nettie and Mark Strople - Posted by: Nettie & Mark Strople (Friend) on: Dec 20, 2025
-
Deepest condolences, John. - Posted by: Marlyce Swinnerton (Friend) on: Dec 20, 2025