PHYLLIS GELUCH (HOLOWCHUK)

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PHYLLIS GELUCH (nee HOLOWCHUK) It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis on January 29, 2006 at the age of 82 years, secure in the knowledge that she will be welcomed by those who predeceased her, parents, Irene and Basil; brothers, Ed, Peter, Stanley, Harry and Steve; and sister Ann Zolondek. Phyllis is lovingly survived by her husband of 59 years Mike; her son John, daughter Patricia Ihme (Marcel); grandsons, Murray (Kelly) and Robert Ihme (Heather); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Phyllis was born in Transcona where she attended Central Park School. She met the love her life Mike in 1945 at the CN Railway shops (where her brother Harry worked) and married in 1946. She was a pioneer of St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, joining in 1952, a member of St. Joseph's UCWL for over 50 years, for which she was recognized because of her long term dedication in 2003, as well as being a part of St. Joseph's Senior's Club. Phyllis enjoyed time with her family and friends at the family cottage on Red Rock Lake, rambunctiously playing cards, entertaining, picking berries, out-fishing and feasting everyone. She also enjoyed travelling, by plane or car, to many new destinations. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff of Concordia General Hospital for their kindness and support, to Dr. Welch and to home care workers. A funeral mass celebrating Phyllis' life will be held on Thursday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave., presided by Fr. Bohdan Lukie. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Phyllis' memory to the Manitoba Lung Association or the charity of their choice. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main St. 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 01, 2006