JEANETTE MAE ILCHENA (LETWIN)

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JEANETTE MAE ILCHENA (nee LETWIN) Jeanette Mae Ilchena (nee Letwin) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2009 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. She will be dearly missed by Andrew, her husband of 51 years, daughter, Andrea (Brian Carlson), sons, Patrick (Bev) and Paul (Karen), grandchildren, Jordan, Alexandra, Emily, Abby, Kale, Cassidy, step-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew, brothers, Peter (Margaret) and Frank (Elizabeth) Letwin, many nieces and nephews, and her in-laws, Stan and Irene Klopak, Clara and Bob Nolan, and Mel Belluk. Jeanette was predeceased by her parents, Helen and Peter Letwin, in-laws Lillian and Julian Ilchena and Lyla Belluk and many uncles, aunts and cousins. Jeanette was born is Selkirk, MB. She grew up and attended school in Thalberg, MB. At 16, Jeanette moved to Winnipeg to attend the Manitoba Institute of Technology where she acquired her secretarial skills. Jeanette and Andrew were married in 1958 and with the arrival of their children, Jeanette's career path changed as she became totally devoted to caring for her children and her family. Friends and family were always important to Jeanette and she went out of her way to make others feel welcomed and loved. For Jeanette, faith and the church community were very important parts of her life. She was always ready to share her journey with others and was very thankful for the prayers and support she received from all her friends and family. She felt so very blessed to have so many praying for her healing and well being. We are joyful that she is finally able to meet her saviour, and together, they will pray for all of us. Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, Blessed Sacrament Parish, 710 Roanoke. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, also at the church with interment to follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Jeanette's family wishes to thank all the many doctors, nurses and care givers who are part of the palliative care team. Their tireless work and care made her journey so complete and peaceful and gave her family and friends the time to enjoy so many special memories with Jeanette. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jeanette to the CancerCare Manitoba or the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care Unit). GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 982-7550

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2009