JOANNE MARIE KUNZ RN, BA, BN

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JOANNE MARIE KUNZ RN, BA, BN May 6, 1945 September 18, 2009 Peacefully on September 18, 2009, after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer, Joanne Kunz passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 64 years. Joanne was born in Gimli and grew up in Camp Morton. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Joanna Kunz. She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Bob (Carolyn) of Halifax, N.S., nephews Andrew (Michelle) and David of Calgary, Alberta, Timothy (Alexis), niece Bethany of Halifax, N.S. and grandniece Saje of B.C., also surviving are aunts, uncles and many cousins. Elementary school days were spent in Camp Morton, with graduation from St. Mary's Academy in Winnipeg. Joanne graduated from St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. After graduation she travelled with C.U.S.O. to South America to teach Nursing in Spanish. On her return from C.U.S.O. she worked with youth at Rossbrook House. She was involved early in the life of VON in Winnipeg. VON in Winnipeg had a program second to none in Canada and Joanne so enjoyed that community nursing. She loved her patients and her work. No matter where they lived or the circumstances they had to accept, Joanne looked forward to nursing them back to better health and safer surroundings. From VON Joanne went into the Home Care Program where she became a Home Care Coordinator, working until her retirement in 2006. Her quick smile and diligence in her ethic will always be remembered by her co-workers. Joanne graduated from the University of Winnipeg with her B.A. and later with her BN from the University of Manitoba. Art and traveling were very much in her retirement plans. Joanne loved art. She enjoyed using her potter's wheel at home to do different kinds of pottery. She enjoyed sculpturing with a wonderful production of Mother Theresa', three blind men being led by a child and others to numerous to mention. Her watercolour paintings with wonderful Manitoba skies were quite remarkable. She was starting to do some oil paintings before becoming too sick to continue. Joanne loved gardening, the birds in the hedge eating from the bird feeder and bathing in the bird bath brought her such joy, simple pleasures. Joanne was an Associate with the Sisters of the Holy Names and the House of Peace. She was very faith filled and loved her Church. Joanne always tried to do and say the right thing. She had many friends who cherished her friendship. She touched so many lives. Her little home was warm and inviting, everyone loved to be entertained there. Prior to Joanne becoming ill she spent a wonderful vacation with her aunt Bernie and uncle Len and cousins in Sea Sechelt, B.C. The scenery was spectacular and the relationships shared was a gift she so cherished. On behalf of Joanne we would like to THANK ALL who facilitated in her treatment at Cancer Care HSC Women's Hospital and Palliative Care while at home. We will never forget everyone involved in Joanne's care while on 8A Palliative care, St. Boniface Hospital. As Joanne said How can you ever pick a favourite, they all are perfect! There is not a more wonderful team to be found. The cleaning staff, health care aides, volunteers, ward clerk, social worker, clergy, ministers of the Eucharist, nurses and doctors. Wow! You are the best!! Visitation will be held Friday evening, September 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Mosaic Funeral Chapel, 1839 Inkster Blvd. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. with Reverend Father Sam Argenziano officiating. Cremation will take place following the Mass. Interment will follow on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Assumption Cemetery, 2990 Portage Ave. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joanne's memory may be directed to St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation-Palliative Care Endowment Fund; on line at www.saintboniface.ca, by mail to 409 Tache Ave., Room D1003 Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2A6, to the Ross brook House, or to a Charity of your choice. All will be gratefully accepted. LOVE EACH OTHER AS YOU ARE LOVED For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca MOSAIC FUNERAL CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 Inkster Blvd. 275-5555

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2009