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HEATHER-JOAN THURZA (HOPI) HOPKINS
Born: Jan 11, 1961
Date of Passing: Jul 27, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHEATHER-JOAN THURZA (HOPI) HOPKINS January 11, 1961 - July 27, 2012 Heather's fight with cancer ended, and she passed from this world at home surrounded by family and close friends. Her last few years were filled with new adventures and spending time with those dear to her. Heather will be deeply missed by her two sons John Jesse and Logan Hallett, brother Tony Hopkin, sister Judy Pitsanuk, their families and her many close friends. Thank you to Elizabeth Mitchell for sharing her home and caring for Hopi. Heather taught us so much about the really important things in life. We are blessed to have had her in our lives. Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other That, we still are. A celebration of Heather's life will take place at 510 Sprague St., Winnipeg on Thursday, August 2 at 5:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 31, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I have many fond memories of our child/teen years-biking to Assiniboine park before school, sleep overs, bonfires,the weekly hang out at Polo Park, the way you would laugh when my little sister used to call you Heather Honkins becasue she could not remember your last name. I think one of my favorites was when we slept in a tent in my back yard. We were up at the crack of dawn....the sky was still a grey hue. We were leaping and twirling around in our nightgowns as we knew everyone was still asleep. Later at breakfast my Dad said he heard on CJOB that fairies had been spotted in the Wolseley area during the early morning. We were shocked that he had seen us and a little embarassed too. I wish we had done more to keep in touch after high school. I am sorry that I missed the celebration of your life, but I was out of town. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love you and miss you. Deb - Posted by: Deborah (Sykes) Cielen (Old Friend) on: Aug 04, 2012
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Hopi I tried to locate you over the years. I would have loved to have seen that smile and hear that giggle just 1 more time. Hey Hopi guess what when I. Close my eyes I can see that ear to ear grin. love you. Joan - Posted by: joan peterson. (old friend) on: Jul 31, 2012
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One happy memory is from one of the first Pat Beach parties. The mosquitoes were horrendous. Everyone retreated inside. I was determined to stay out as long as I could as it had been years since I had been in the Manitoba outdoors. Hopi stayed with me and we endured the bites surrounded by citronella candles sipping our cocktails until we could no longer endure either. I am sorry I can't be at her celebration of life but I was fortunate enough to see Hopi last week and was able to say goodbye. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. - Posted by: Kelly Moorhead (Friend and fellow Pat Beach girl) on: Jul 31, 2012