- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
MONICA MICHELE SMITH (THACH)
Date of Passing: Mar 04, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMONICA MICHELE SMITH (nee THACH) After a long, hard fought battle with cancer that began in 2002, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, I left to be with Larry, my loving husband. I leave behind my son Wayne (Charlene) and daughter Belinda (Shawn) Meseman; grandchildren Caroline and Kyle Smith, Shayne Smudj and Marcail Meseman; great-granddaughter Chloe Smith and great-grandson Mavryk Smudj; siblings May Johnston; Jane McDonald, Jim Thach and Kitty Thach; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. I also go to meet up with my Mom, Anne Holm (Thach), my Dad, Mickey Thach; sisters Penny Janz and Patsy Thach; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. I was born in Geraldton, Ontario, but raised in Winnipeg where I lived until Larry, the kids and I moved to Lethbridge and then Calgary. We returned to Winnipeg because home is where the heart is. I enjoyed all sporting events, watching our son play baseball, hockey and curling and watching our daughter Belinda play ringette and in parades with the Actionettes. I loved spending time with family and friends watching sporting events, school concerts and activities, getting together for BBQs, picnics and church luncheons. I also enjoyed playing bingo and bowling where I'm proud to say I won the Provincials and then went on to the Nationals and received the Sportsmanship Award for Manitoba. I was involved in Cancer Connection, the Relay for Life, Breast Cancer Walk and an active member of my church, Pilgrim Baptist. One of my pastimes was going to pick fruit or vegetables and I always thought of my fellow man or woman and would take them along. Along with raising my family, I worked full time and also managed numerous apartment blocks. I worked for the City of Winnipeg, Welfare Department, from the 1960's to early 1970's and was employed as a Youth and Family Worker for Childrens Aid; Support Worker for Pulford for Community Living and also for Comfort Keepers. As the years passed by I retired from work in 2010 to look after Larry, returning to work in 2012. Numerous hours were spent debating our homecare system to anyone who would listen, to try and improve it for others as I couldn't change the system for Larry. I was a strong supporter of the mentally challenged. Throughout my life, my careers and activities I met many lifelong friends and associates. Some may not have known I had a sense of humour but I did, even though it was sometimes a little off, the closest to me understood it and it helped to lift the mood. I would like to thank my sister Kitty for her support after Larry passed away and for helping me get things ready. As most people will know - I was never one to miss a funeral ----- so don't miss mine! My service will be held at my church, Pilgrim Baptist, 41 Maple Street, on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. with a luncheon to follow at the church. Larry and I will be interred with my sister Patsy at Brookside Cemetery at a later date. Til We Meet Again Love your Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Auntie, Cousin and Friend The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Seven Oaks Hospital for the compassion and care they showed Monica and her family during this time. Voyage Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 204-668-3151.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2014
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
-
HI MOMMA!! JUST THINKING OF YOU A LOT TODAY. I CANT BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 10 YEARS ALREADY. I LOVE AND MISS YOU LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. WE DIDN'T GET ENOUGH TIME TOGETHER. I HAVE SO MUCH TO TELL YOU, SO MANY CHANGES IN MY LIFE. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, I LOVE YOU XXO. - Posted by: BELINDA SMITH (DAUGHTER) on: Jun 28, 2024
-
It has been one year Mom. I know you are in a much better place, pain free and with Dad. I think about you lots. Give Dad a hug for me. Love you both. Xoxoxo - Posted by: Belinda Meseman (daughter) on: Mar 04, 2015
-
My Dear Monica I will so miss you coming for coffee and our chats we go way back,and to meet up again was so wonderful. I no the pain you suffered here it was so deep, I pray you are resting in the arms of an Angel you so well deserve. God Bless you R.I.P. my friend I will miss you xoxo the world is going to miss a wonderful lady - Posted by: Harriet Wade (longtime friend) on: Mar 14, 2014
-
Last time I seen Monica is at my home and told me it was the end for her, nothing they could do, I asked r u okay with this she told me yes I'm not afraid Rose. she always called me Rose, she said her children were responsible adults and they would be fine. hard working lady right till the end, her family always came first, she also told me she would be happy to see her family and her husband that she loved so much, I told her I was scared of death and she tried to assure me it's beautiful. I love the obituary u wrote it describes it all May God Be With You R.I.P. Monica Smith till we meet again. My condolences to her family. - Posted by: Rosita (Sister in law) on: Mar 09, 2014
-
monica, my sister, we have been through a lot together. i miss you, dearly. syotos. say hi to everyone for me, as i miss them, too. i love you very much and always will. you have suffered, more than enough. it is time to rest. may - Posted by: may johnston (sister) on: Mar 08, 2014
-
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go to the family. - Posted by: Mark & Deb Houle (Nephew) on: Mar 08, 2014
-
She will always be in our hearts - Posted by: Dale and Linda Mcdadyen (Cousin ) on: Mar 08, 2014
-
So sorry to hear the loss of Monica. Bob and I used to be in the same bowling lanes (mosienko's on main). We used to run into Monica and Larry at the Casinos sometimes. We would always stop and chat. I know how lost she must have been with out her partner (larry). They are now together. May she rest in peace. I wish I could attend her service but am in Arizona right know. - Posted by: Bernice & Bob Cardinal (Friends) on: Mar 08, 2014
-
Our condolences to the family. We bowled for many years with Monica and Larry on Sundays and really enjoyed their company. Monica you were such a hard worker and always willing to help someone else. You will be sadly missed. RIP - Posted by: Pat & Keith Bell () on: Mar 08, 2014