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CATHARINA (KITTY) LOUISA MARIA LODEWYKS (VAN GINKEL)
Born: May 04, 1922
Date of Passing: Apr 11, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCATHARINA (KITTY) LOUISA MARIA LODEWYKS (nee VAN GINKEL) May 4, 1922 April 11, 2013 Catharina passed away courageously and peacefully at Tuxedo Villa Extendicare at the age of 90. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Peter (Gisèle), Hank (Betty), Frank (Wendy), Bill (friend Yvonne), Hans (Doris), Gus (Marilyn), Mike (Sue). Her grandchildren Robert (Bobbi-Jo), Cathy (John), David (Nathalie), Colleen (Joe), Janet (Ben), Michael (Angella), Paul (Cathy), Tracey, Jennifer (Lynn), Troy (Jody), Lynn (Fred), Leanne (Mike), Renae (Chris), Michelle, Ian, Joel (Carly), Kara (Will), Debbie (Brent), Sheri (Kyle), Bryan. Her great- grandchildren Keenan, Avery, Matthias, Tobias, John Jacob, Timothy, Emilie, Loic, Ronin, Shelby, Rebecca, Luke, Nate, Jessica, Amanda, Julia, Vanessa, Chloe, Ryder. Her brother Tony van Ginkel, sister-in-law Josie van Ginkel, brother-in-law Joe de Beer, many loving nieces and nephews, and relatives in the Netherlands. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Johannas (Joe), daughter-in-law Colette, mother Johanna van Ginkel, father Petrus van Ginkel, brothers John (Jean), William, Frank (Juliette), Gus, Peter (Irma), Gerry (Blanche), sisters Trudy (Joe) Withoos, Mary (Gerry) de Beer, Ann, Elsy (John) D'Aoust and sister-in-law Rosemary van Ginkel. Mom was born in Eindhoven, Netherlands. She married Dad in 1947 and they had seven sons. They immigrated to Canada in 1954 and made their home in Winnipeg. Family was important to Mom. She was happiest when we were all together. Mom's memory was sharp, even at age 90. She remembered dates, birthdays, anniversaries and lots of family history. Mom was a great cook no matter how large the crowd that dropped in for dinner. She was a fantastic mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Mom's faith was strong. She showed us how to grow up to be good citizens, to love each other and to help those in need. She taught us to always pray to the Lord and receive strength through our faith. Church was a must every Sunday. Mom, we will always love you and we will never forget you. God bless you! The family wishes to send a special thanks to family doctor, Dr. Kevin Coates for his care for Mom for many years, Dr. Burke and the staff at Tuxedo Villa, and Dr. Martin and Janice Nesbitt from Palliative Care. Reciting the Rosary and viewing will be held for anyone wishing to say a personal farewell on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at E.J. Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg. Funeral Mass, presided by Father Kevin Bettens, will be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg. Interment following the reception at Belgian Sacred Heart Cemetery, 501 Plinquet Street, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Kitty can be made to Mary, Mother of the Church, helping to support young Seminarians preparing for priesthood. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all 7 sons and their families. Aunty Kitty will always be fondly remembered for her strength, quick wit and commitment to her faith and the family. She will be sadly missed by all. - Posted by: Madelaine, Maureen, Ramone, Pauline and Daniel (the D'Aoust family) (cousins) on: Apr 22, 2013
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To all my Lodewyks cousins. Aunty Kitty was a fantastic person.Always had a great time talking and laughing with her. She always had a beautiful smile.I will miss her dearly Love to you all. - Posted by: Cousins Pam and Wayne[Gibbons Alberta] (Cousins[ van Ginkel]) on: Apr 20, 2013
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Gus and family, my condolences on your Mom's passing. - Posted by: Rob Walger (friend) on: Apr 18, 2013
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To the Gus and family, We give you our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, She suffers no more and she is at peace with God. With our love friends always!! God Bless You All. - Posted by: Zena/Ed Thiede (friends) on: Apr 17, 2013
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Hans, Doris & family, Our sincere sympathy on your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. - Posted by: Dennis and Sally Lenchyshyn () on: Apr 17, 2013
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Our condolences to Hans and his family during this time of sorrow and loss of their dear mother. May the faith instilled by your mother's true devotion to the Lord help bear the burden of this day. Know that she is with you always as her memory lives on in the stories you have share about her in days to come Blessings to all - Posted by: Pat and LeighAnn Hawthorn (Friend/Client) on: Apr 16, 2013
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May Kitty be at peace, now sharing God's table as she once shared with her family. An exceptional mother (you have to be to raise seven boys), Kitty stayed strong and reached her 90th milestone. Kitty's memory will always be remembered. Our most sincere condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Lucy and Louis Szkwarek () on: Apr 16, 2013
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We are so sorry to hear about you mom's passing Gus. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Barb and Ryan Brako (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2013
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We wish to send sincere condolences to Peter and Gisele and family on the passing of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May happy memories bring you comfort over the next weeks and months. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Glen and Denise Walleyn () on: Apr 16, 2013