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ESTHER KOROPATNICK (HAYES)
Born: Aug 18, 1960
Date of Passing: Nov 22, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryESTHER KOROPATNICK (nee HAYES) After a 14 year battle with cancer, passed peacefully on November 22, 2005 at St. Boniface Hospital. Survived by her loving husband Grant of 23 years and children, April and Andrew, father John Hayes, brothers, David, Neil (Clare), Boyd (Jacquie), sister Sharon Brown (Bruce) and 17 nephews and nieces. Predeceased by twin sister Ruth Wilgosh, mother Helen Hayes and sister-in-law Susan Hayes and father-in-law Andy Koropatnick. Esther was born in Winnipeg, August 18, 1960 after twin sister Ruth. She grew up on Downing Street and attended Sargent Park School and graduated from MBCI in 1978. Spent a year at Capernwray Harbour Bible School, Thetis Island, BC, where many letters exchanged with a young man in Winnipeg resulted in an engagement and marriage to Grant in 1982. Her career choice was to be a Mom at home and she did this with excellence. A skilled manager, Esther turned a house into a home with exquisite decorating, detailed personal touches and superb cooking. Money management was one of her many strengths; her skill at converting one dollar into several through thrifty shopping made her the real wage-earner in the family. Grant always said that he couldn't afford to have Esther take a regular job - she was too valuable a contributor at home. Other strengths included care for her children and husband, sewing, arts and crafts, preparing for family dinners and holidays, home decorating and renovating and community volunteering. Faith was important to Esther and she showed this in a quiet way. Her many years as a children's volunteer impacted hundreds of kids at church and Hastings School. Esther was gifted with hospitality, generosity and a genuine helpfulness that made a cookie, muffin or cup of coffee seem like a banquet. Her faith in Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Saviour gave her wisdom, informed her decisions and guided her journey on earth. A perfect wife, who can find? She was a perfect wife as depicted in the biblical text: Proverbs Chapter 31 verses 10-31. Artist Betty Smith painted Esther's portrait as one of the Faces of Courage celebrating the life and courage of breast cancer survivors. Special thanks to Drs. John Foerster, Wanda Dabrowska, Andrew Cooke and Nurse Thanh Ha and the Oncology and Palliative Care staff at St. Boniface Hospital. Viewing will take place at the Thompson In the Park Chapel, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Thursday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. A private family interment will precede the memorial service. A memorial service to celebrate Esther's life will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 25 at Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faces of Courage , CancerCare Manitoba, Room ON1160, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Gilbart Funeral Home 1-800-230-6482
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2005
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Bill,Larry and Ernie. (Co-Worker) on: Nov 28, 2005
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My thoughts and prayers are with you - Posted by: DNowosad (Friend) on: Nov 28, 2005
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Our hearts were filled with such sorrow to hear of Esther's passing. There are no words to decribe the feelings of loss when you lose a loved one. The only comfort is knowing she is now with the Lord and pain free. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Grant, April and Andrew. - Posted by: Allen and Mary Stewart (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2005
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I am so sorry to hear of Esther's passing. She fought a brave battle for so many years and kept the faith that sustained her through this time. She will be missed by so many especially you her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and know that your faith in the Lord will strenghthen you till you meet with her again. I know you have many wonderful memories of your time as husband and wife and mother and children. May they keep you close to her. - Posted by: Marg Wiebe (Friend) on: Nov 27, 2005
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Dear Grant and Family, Want to send you our condolences on the loss of your wife and mother to your children. You will be in our prayers. God Bless, Bill - Posted by: Bill Giesbrecht (Family) on: Nov 26, 2005
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are praying that God will sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. We will always remember Esther for her strong faith and courage. - Posted by: Ralph,Jane,Mary Jane,Philip and Paul Hayes (Family) on: Nov 24, 2005
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Esther`s courage and strength through the years of her battle with cancer and all of the personal losses she has endured through all of this leaves me speechless. Her faith in God shone through even when she was suffering and she has certainly been an example to all of us. Esther was a beautiful person inside and out and she will never be forgotten. Our sincerest condolences to all of Esther`s immediate family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers as you have been for many years. - Posted by: Leslie and Carey Candy (Family) on: Nov 24, 2005