VERLIE SPAKOWSKI

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VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI March 7, 1934 - September 24, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the passing of Verlie. Heaven has a new angel. She will forever be loved and sadly missed by her children, Darlene (Noel) Catrysse, Wayne, Brian (Sara); as well as her grand-children, Chelsea (Toby), Dayna, Chantel, Robin, Rhys, Anika, Jennifer (Darrel), Jillian (Rob) and Jeff. Verlie was predeceased by her husband Joseph, their daughter Brenda Hatherly and son Barry, as well as her parents, Maria and Peter Zaluski. Verlie was born in Komarno, MB. She married Joseph in 1950 and lived in Malonton, MB. She grew up with a strong sense of traditional values and learned at a young age the importance of hard work. Her home radiated love, her gardens grew happy and her dinners sustained family and friends with love and togetherness. She always made sure her visitors were well fed and left with a care package. She was a great cook and baker making amazing holiday feasts. She dedicated her entire life to her family, always placing their needs first and foremost. After raising her family, she worked in Gimli at the Lake Inn Restaurant as a cook, where she made many lifetime friends. Verlie and Joseph moved to Lions Manor in Stonewall 20 years ago. She enjoyed many activities such as potlucks, card games and watching the Young and the Restless. The family is so grateful and humbled by the love, kindness and compassion bestowed upon Verlie by the many medical staff at HSC IICU and Stonewall Hospital/paramedics. They made her final days peaceful. Verlie will be laid to rest in Malonton Cemetery next to her husband Joseph, daughter Brenda and son Barry. Funeral services will be held in Gimli at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. Donations can be made in Verlie's honour to Christian Children's Fund, 1200 Denison Street, Markham, ON L3R 8G6. A life lived for others is a life well lived. www.seasonsfunerals.ca
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2016

VERLIE SPAKOWSKI Peacefully on September 24, 2016 at the Health Sciences Centre, Verlie Spakowski of Stonewall, MB passed away at the age of 82 years. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Gimli, MB. Complete obituary to appear in Saturday October 8th edition. www.seasonsfunerals.ca

Publish Date: Oct 1, 2016

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 08, 2016