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FRANCES OLGA PENNER (YAGILASHEK)
Date of Passing: Nov 20, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANCES OLGA PENNER (nee YAGILASHEK) Peacefully, on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, after a lengthy struggle with cancer and Alzheimer's disease, Frances Olga Penner, went home to be with Jesus. Left to forever cherish Frances' memory are her loving husband, Jaxon Penner of 58 years of marriage; six children: son Kerry (Donna) of North Carolina; daughter Jodeen (Jim Stewart) of Winnipeg; son Darrell (Connie) of Devon, AB; daughter Cathy (Roland LaFleche) of Saskatoon, SK; daughter Lisa (Mike Wells) of Calgary, AB; and son Jim of Brisbane, Australia. Also grieving are her many grand and great-grandchildren; Mikayla Penner, Shaun Stewart (Laura) and children Sam, Hannah and Thomas; Rebecca (Jason Gietz) and children Brooklynn, Liam and Charlotte; Brendan Stewart (Sarah) and son James; Mary, Patrick and Robert Stewart; Callie, Lauren and Cameron Penner and Kevin McPherson; Edmund, Vanessa and Annie LaFleche; Mitchell, Jeremy and Madelyn Wells; and Charlotte, Zachariah and Olivia Penner. Frances was born in The Pas, MB in 1932 to Peter and Helen Yagilashek. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Elizabeth Sawiak. She is survived by her brothers Edward (Marianne) and Leonard (Margaret). Frances loved life. Her enthusiasm and humour enlivened everyone she met. She cherished her faith and her family in equal measure, wholeheartedly. She inspired so many with her fervent love for her Saviour, Jesus Christ. Frances relished her career as an RN. She graduated from the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and worked in a variety of positions throughout her career; reaching her pinnacle as Director of Nursing at Pinaow Wachi Seniors Complex in Norway House, MB before retiring. Together, Frances and Jaxon spent their retirement travelling the world, visiting their far afield descendants and working with orphans in Mexico before illness grounded her. When Frances was 70, they walked a significant part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain as a pilgrimage for the intentions of all their family members. Frances had an irrepressible spirit of adventure, a desire to serve and an infectious joy. Funeral Liturgy will be Celebrated on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue, with Rev. Fr. José Eduardo Medeiros, presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. We wish to especially acknowledge Jodeen Stewart and her family for their dedicated, loving care of Mom for all those months in their home, and thank the staff of 3 South at the Grace Hospital for their kindness and exemplary treatment of Frances in the months before her death. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. "Her children rise up to praise her"
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2012
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Jackson and family - so sorry to hear about Frances - she was an amazing woman full of life and anytime she was around there was lots of laughter. - Posted by: Eleanor (Gancher) Reid (Cousin) on: Nov 29, 2012
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Our condolences and love to you Jaxon and all your family at this difficult time. Francis was a God given dear, dear friend for 40 years and a Christian mentor who inspired me in my Christian walk. I will miss her. She will always hold a special spot in my heart. May God comfort you all at this time. Love and prayers from Jack and Judy - Posted by: Judy and Jack McPhee (Friends) on: Nov 28, 2012
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Sorry for you loss Lisa my thoughts are with you Mike and the kids as well as your family at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Julie Marston (Family Friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Loved my Aunt Frances very much. She and Uncle Jack came to visit us in NS and we sang songs together and praised God and shared a wonderful meal together. I will miss her very much. - Posted by: DARLENE DOWNE (NIECE) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Lisa, Mike and family, We are so sorry for your loss. She certainly was an amazing woman. Derek and Alison - Posted by: Alison and Derek Wells (family) on: Nov 27, 2012
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After reading her life's story I see that she was a great inspiration to Kerry. Kerry has survived incredible hardships and has is a tribute to his mother. I know her soul is at peace in the Lord's presence. - Posted by: Paul Cronenberger (Friend of her son, Kerry.) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Lisa, Mike and family. Our thoughts are with you. I am so grateful to have met your mom. - Posted by: Pam Robinson and family (friend) on: Nov 27, 2012
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We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and Mike and kids. - Posted by: Grant & Rikki McGowan (Friends) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Travelling from far and wide will no doubt make this event even more meaningful and emotional for all of you - Posted by: Connie Campbell ( nee Epp) (Great niece) on: Nov 27, 2012
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My prayers and loving thoughts are with you all at this time... Auntie Frances...was and still is a beautiful woman. Full of life, love and inspiration to us all... miss you and rest in peace. - Posted by: Colleen Moore (Neice) on: Nov 27, 2012
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, Jack. - Posted by: Bob Wournell (Friend) on: Nov 25, 2012
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Jack our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Irene and Peter George - Posted by: Peter George Dyck () on: Nov 23, 2012
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Lisa, Mike and family, Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Joan and Doug Cotte () on: Nov 23, 2012
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