JOANNA LESLIE PHILIPCHUK

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JOANNA LESLIE PHILIPCHUK March 27, 1980 - August 11, 2003 It is with great sadness that the family announces the accidental passing of Joanna Philipchuk on August 11, 2003. Joanna will be forever missed by those she left behind. Her adored 17 month old son Dylan Kernot; her parents, Debe and Ken; sister Melissa, brothers, Travis and Scott and grandmother Emily Still. Joanna also leaves to cherish her memory her aunts and uncles, cousins and her many friends. She will be missed by Dylans father Mitch Kernot and his family. We know that Joanna was greeted by those who had gone before her. Her grandfather Ian Still and her Baba and Gigi, Sophie and Peter Philipchuk. Also there to help her are all of her great-grandparents. Joanna was always busy. Never one to sit and relax, she had things to do and places to go. Her work ethic was outstanding. No matter what job she had, she put everything into it. She had recently started a position at Bison Transport and felt this was a place she would stay for a long time. As much as she enjoyed her work, she could barely wait to get home to the love of her life, her son Dylan. He was her world and everything revolved around him. Joanna had a huge heart. There was always room in it for someone new. She was extremely loyal to all those she held in her heart. Joanna could see the good in people even when others couldnt. Her family hopes that when Dylan is old enough to understand, everyone who knew her will help him to know how very much she loved him. A public viewing will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17 at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 18 at the Stonewall United Church. We would like to thank the staff of Stonewall Hospital, especially Sheldon Appell for their dedication and kindness during a very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Dylan has been set up at the Stonewall Royal Bank or any Royal Bank in Manitoba. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 16, 2003