JULIA CHAPIL

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JULIA CHAPIL It is with sadness for us, but peace for Mom, who passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the age of 93 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Flo (Ron) Forbes, Bob (Caroline), grand-children, Glenn (Patti), Vincent (Mary), Stuart (H'elene) and Jeffrey Forbes, Holly (Joe) Zerdin, Sharon (Mike) Kerdes; great-grand-children, Rachael, Shannon, Alexander, Katheryne, Mark, Michelle, Alexandria and Dannielle. Her sister Sally; sisters-in-law, Florence, Ann, Minnie, Helen, Lucy, Elsie and Sara. Predeceased by her husband Andrew in 1980; six brothers and two sisters. Mom had a zest for life raising their two children with Dad on a farm in Arborg. Always a big garden with fresh strawberries and raspberries and fresh goodies and coffee on the table. In later life she worked as a nurses aid in the Arborg Hospital. Active in the community, working as a volunteer with the Vidir ladies. President of the Fort Garry Seniors, volunteered with Age and Opportunity for over ten years. Active member Holy Family Church, Winnipeg. Mom moved to Winnipeg in 1982 and became active in University Of Winnipeg Seniors courses, plus bowling, bridge, whist, Church, hospital visitation and plenty of needlework pictures. Mom enjoyed travelling to Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, Turkey, Greece, Great Britain, Israel, Jordon and Europe. Mom spoke of love of her children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. Thanks to the second floor staff at the Poseidon Care Centre for the excellent care, comfort and support provided. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1001 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg. Interment at Hayek Cemetery, Arborg to follow. In lieu of flowers, donation in Mom's memory may be made to Arborg Heritage Village, Box 4007, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0. One Hug Why God made hugs, everyone was meant to share. God all abiding love and care. He saw that we would need to know a way to let these feelings show. So God made hugs a special sign and symbol of his love divine. A circle of our open arms to hold in love and keep out harm. One simple hug can do its part to warm and cheer another heart. A HUGS A BIT OF HEAVEN ABOVE, THAT SIGNIFIES HIS PERFECT LOVE. VICHNAYA PAMYAT MacKenzie Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 467-2525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2007