CECILY ANNE (REID) KONIUK

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CECILY ANNE (REID) KONIUK June 1, 1937 - December 11, 2007 The family of Cecily Anne (Reid) Koniuk is deeply saddened to announce Cecily's death at 10:30 a.m. on December 11, 2007, at St. Boniface Hospital. She was a greatly cherished wife, mother, sister and friend, and she left this world as she had lived - with courage, grace and dignity, with her family by her side. Left to mourn her passing and to celebrate the gift of her life are Rudy, her devoted husband of 50 years, her beloved children Tanis and Randy (wife Heather), grandchildren Halston, Chloe, Marcus, Madison and Alyssa, sister Rilla Rutherford (husband Garth), brother-in-law Albert Koniuck (wife Helen) and nieces and nephews Tod, Jill, Mike, Margaret, Bob, Janet, Paul, Bill, Karen, Hilary, David, Robert and Beverly. Cecily was predeceased by her much loved mother Jessie Reid, father Cecil, and older brother Dayton. Cecily was born in Brandon, MB, and raised in a close-knit and loving family on the Reid farm near Rivers. Her early years were idyllic, playing with her siblings, cousins, and of course the many puppies, kittens and horses. Cecily's love of animals continued throughout her life, and she will also be much missed by her pet dog Riley. After the tragic death of her mother in 1949, she moved with her family to Winnipeg where she attended St. James Collegiate. In 1957, Cecily and Rudy wed, and made their home in Winnipeg where they raised their two children. Cecily worked in the travel industry with Carlson Wagonlit. She was a travel agent extraordinaire, her attention to detail and calm manner earning her many loyal clients and friends over the years. Together with her husband, she hosted countless cruises and vacations that took them all over the world. The family would like to thank all the relatives and friends who provided support and inspiration during the last weeks of Cecily's life. A particular thank you to Rilla and Joyce Doherty for being so helpful and caring. A sincere thank you as well to Fr. Roland, the nurses (especially Kim), auxiliaries and doctors in the Palliative Care ward at St. Boniface Hospital - your care and compassion is second to none. A memorial service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2007