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LINDA KATHLEEN PINK
Born: Jun 01, 1962
Date of Passing: Feb 08, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLINDA KATHLEEN PINK June 1, 1962 February 8, 2014 It is with much sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Pink after a valiant and courageous 10 month battle with cancer. Linda was born in Winnipeg and spent much of her life in the River Heights and St. James areas where she grew up and went to school. Following in family footsteps, she always had a love for music and played both the piano and saxophone. She was artistic in many other areas as well, as was evident almost anywhere you looked in her home. She could swing a hammer, wire a light or saw a board alongside the best of handymen. And she was also blessed with an amazing green thumb and enjoyed spending time in her wonderful yard and garden. Linda loved her family, friends and home in Winnipeg but in 2007 she met the love of her life, Michael Santucci, and relocated to Chicago where they were married soon after. There she quickly put down new roots, made many new friends and found much joy and happiness in her remaining years. Linda was always one to embrace life fully and her beautiful smile, quick wit and positive energy could light up a room. She had a large and caring heart with seemingly endless room for her family and countless friends that she loved so dearly. When the ugly spectre of cancer came knocking last year it was never a match for, nor could ever defeat, her defiant and positive spirit. Despite her diagnosis she remained caring and concerned for those she would too soon have to leave and she tried to put all at ease with her illness. Her courage and determination throughout her battle were inspirational. Left to cherish Linda's memory are her beloved husband Michael Santucci; son Christopher Pink; stepson Chris Santucci; her mother Joan; brothers Raymond (Berlinda) and Larry; sister Barbara Pink (Tim Verry); sisters-in-law Gayle (John Connors) and Joan Santucci; nephews Ron (Jenn) and Sam Pink along with Eric, Adam and Colin Rhodes; Sophia Naimi; Kayla Kowerko and Linda's much adored grandson Odin; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Linda was predeceased by her father Ken and nephew Michael Pink. The family wishes to thank Dr. Melissa Johnson, oncologist, and the many other exceptional doctors and staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for their kind and compassionate care. A special acknowledgement also to the many good friends who provided love and support in her final days, some having travelled great distances to be with her. As per Linda's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Linda's life is being planned for March 29 in Winnipeg; and for April 12 in Chicago. A further announcement will be posted once details are finalized. Flowers are graciously declined. Those wishing to donate are directed to SMAC! (Sock Monkeys Against Cancer) at www.smacancer.com) with designation "In Memory of Linda Pink"; or to the Canadian Cancer Society with designation to "Lung Cancer Research".
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 18, 2014
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Thinking of you today Linda. RIP, I miss you, you were always a shining light. - Posted by: Mike Fontaine (friend) on: Feb 08, 2022
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Three years of missing you ma friend ... How does an entire lifetime of us laughing and enjoying life get so lost in death ... I think of you daily and until I find you again I will keep my thoughts close. Gosh I am missing you - Posted by: Lyndsay Zoratti () on: Feb 01, 2017
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Our heartfelt condolences to the Pink and Santucci family. We watched Linda change Michael's life and saw how much they loved each other. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Sheri and Joel Gostomelsky (Friends of Michael and Linda) on: Apr 04, 2014
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Linda will be missed but never forgotten by all who knew her. She was a beautiful woman who knew the true value of a friendship. All the best to Linda's family. My heart goes out to all of you. - Posted by: Ed Winters (Friend) on: Feb 22, 2014
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My sincerest condolences Michael. I wish we could have done more. May her soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers, Yvonne - Posted by: Yvonne Horneffer (Care Provider, NCI) on: Feb 18, 2014
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Barb, I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Tim and family through this difficult time. - Posted by: Louise Follows (Worked with Barb ) on: Feb 18, 2014
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I was shocked and saddened to hear of Linda's passing. I met her many years ago through a mutual friend. I liked her instantly. Even though we only saw each other infrequently, she always was warm and caring when we saw each other. I was so happy to hear of her life with Michael. She felt truly blessed to have him in her life. My deepest sympathies to Linda's family. - Posted by: Dianne Kennedy (friend) on: Feb 18, 2014
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My sincere condolences to the Pink family and the Santucci family on the passing of your daughter and wife and mother Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Evelyn Thordarson - Posted by: Evelyn Thordarson (Larry's friend) on: Feb 18, 2014
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I had the pleasue of meeting Linda and Barb and hearing about Ray and Larry through their mother Joan. Joan loved her kids so much and could not stop talking of them. My heart goes out to all of you, Linda was too young to be taken, but she loved all of you. My prayers go to all in this time of sadness. - Posted by: Carillee (Friend) on: Feb 17, 2014
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Lindy passed away too soon but her legacy and her influence on so many people will be a lasting tribute to her memory. She will be remembered by so many as she touched many lives. - Posted by: Wayne,Vicki, Garrett and Andrea Beatty (Family friend) on: Feb 17, 2014
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I am so very sad for all of Linda's family and friends. Gone too soon. - Posted by: Liz Kozuska (Family) on: Feb 15, 2014