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EVA BARBARA KAY
Born: Mar 09, 1949
Date of Passing: Feb 17, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEVA BARBARA KAY March 9, 1949 - February 17, 2017 It is with sadness and sorrow we announce the passing of Eva Kay on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Riverview Health Centre, at the age of 67. Eva was predeceased by her sister Jeannie. Eva is survived by her mother Mariana and Wiktor Slusarek; husband Robert; daughters Nicole (Jamie) and Justine; granddaughter Willow; sister Elizabeth (Bill); brothers Albert (Alice) and Rick (Beata); cousins Mary, Christine, and many nieces and nephews. Eva was born March 9, 1949 in Poland. Eva emigrated from Poland to Canada by boat with her family in 1958 on the Stefan Batory and lived in the Parkdale Region of Toronto. Eva attended and graduated Parkdale High School as well as received her B.A. in Business from the University of Toronto. Eva was a manager for Household Finance in the Toronto Area before becoming a Loans Officer with RBC. In November 1977, Eva married the love of her life Robert Kay and had two children Nicole (1981) and Justine (1983). The Kay's then moved to Winnipeg in March 1986. While in Winnipeg, Eva became a manager for Sterivision Hospital Services. While working full time and raising two kids, Eva also obtained her B.A. of Education in French from the University of Manitoba. Eva worked as French teacher in Winnipeg School Division #1 at the following schools: Elmwood, Shaughnessy Park, Grant Park, Gordon Bell, Sargent Park and Riverview. Then in 2012, due to health reasons, Eva left work and subsequently retired in 2015. Eva was always active and forever on the go. A member of the Sokol Polish Folk Ensemble, she loved to sing. Eva also adored gardening, so much so, she had all her grass replaced with wildflowers. Eva was blessed with her granddaughter Willow in 2013, the light of her life. They had wonderful times playing, doing puzzles, reading, Play Doh, cooking and movies. Babcia always told Willow yes, no matter what she wanted. Eva treasured these moments. The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Bobola Parish, 541 Marion St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eva's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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It is wth much sadness we have lost Eva. She was larger than life itself. She lived for her husband, children and grandchild who was the love of her life. She will be greatly missed by all. All our love, Jo-Anne, Richard, Michelle, Ethan, and Lisa. - Posted by: Richard and Jo-Anne Kresky (Sister-in-law) on: Feb 23, 2017
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To Robert and his family, It was with great sorrow that I heard about the death of my friend, Eva Lyjak Kay. I can't remember a time when I didn't know her. We grew up together in St. John's Polish National Catholic Parish in Toronto and attended Parkdale Collegiate. At Polish School, she was so much better than I was. She was a leader in all the activities , participated as a dancer and singer and acted in all the little dramas we used to put on. Yes, Eva loved to sing. When I conducted the choir at the church, she was the best alto we had. She led that group and you could always count on her. I remember that I took her out on her 18th birthday, I think, to her first R-rated movie, or at least she said it was. Eva was a vivacious, bright, competent individual who knew what she wanted and was driven to achieve it. Yes, Robert was the light of her life and I remember how excited and happy she was when they were dating. Her high school is planning the fiftieth anniversary of her graduating year and I have been searching to give her the information. Sadly, she won't be there in person but when we toast the graduates, I will certainly hold Eva's memory in my heart. Eva, I will miss you. Ray Bielawski - Posted by: Ray Bielawski (A friend since childhood) on: Feb 22, 2017
