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ELIZABETH (LIZ) CULLINGHAM (BASTABLE)
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELIZABETH (LIZ) CULLINGHAM (nee BASTABLE) Elizabeth Phyllis Cullingham left us quietly and unexpectedly at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. It feels like Liz knew just about everyone, and we're all left scratching our respective heads, wondering how to fill the void left by such a tremendous life. She is survived by a long list of heartbroken people who loved Liz beyond measure, including her husband Garry; daughters Sherry, Erin and Elaine; granddaughters Georgie and Maggie; and eldest sister and best friend, Sandra. Literally innumerable friends, family, quasi-family, former co-workers, and loved ones, far and wide; too many to list. It's beautiful to imagine Liz rejoining the loved ones who left before her, including her beloved and dearly-missed mother Phyllis; eldest brother Terry, youngest sister Judy; and many dear, lifelong friends. Liz cared deeply, and that's why she drove, pushed, and challenged those important to her, to do better and be better. She could make anyone feel welcome in any situation; bringing even the shyest, quietest person into the fold of the conversation, so they could belong. She nudged us out of our shells. Liz touched lives. She simply was - and is! - a memorable human being whose legacy will live on for all she knew, forever. The immediate and heartfelt outpouring of grief, support, and "Liz stories" in the days since her passing have made it known to all who held her close: she was important; we are so incredibly fortunate to have had her; and we won't soon be able to imagine a world without Liz in it. Despite, spending her last years, managing a debilitating chronic pain condition, Liz rarely showed a shred of vulnerability. To those closest to her - who knew of her constant struggles - her unwavering stoicism and bravery is perhaps one of her most unsung legacies. She is, at long last, free of hurt; at peace, once and for all. Dancing pain-free to a Bob Seger or Neil Diamond song somewhere in the afterlife. Liz was almost always the life of the party and, with that in mind, we've committed to celebrating the life of the one, the only Liz Cullingham, at her request, this Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dugald Community Club, 544 Holland St., Dugald, MB (a place Liz, as a community leader, spent countless nights and weekends of her life helping to host community events, horse shows, ball tournaments, Brownie camps, school dances, socials, Bingo nights, and more). The extended family looks forward to shaking hands, spilling tears, and sharing laughs with all of those who will miss Liz's big, bold, brave energy in their lives. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2018
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Memories lots of memories that we will cherish. Her wonderful hugs and her honesty. Missing her so much. - Posted by: Dale and Belinda Grantham (Friends of the family ) on: Jan 10, 2018
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Dear Garry and family Our deepest and most sincere sympathy on your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gloria Pongracz and family - Posted by: Gloria Pongracz (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2018
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Our condolences Gary and family. Thinking of you at this was time. - Posted by: Bob & Sheryl Mclean (Gary - Work KTL) on: Jan 08, 2018
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It was such a shock to hear of Liz's passing we just reconnected on facebook in November . She was such a fun person to be around , always had story's to tell and she told them as if you had been with her on those adventures. Ray and I had fun times at the Cullingham house. She will always be in my thoughts. - Posted by: Chris Hill (friend, coworker at Big Freight and at GBT Trucking) on: Jan 08, 2018
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I can hear the laughter and jokes while Ray, Sally and Liz start a poker game in heaven. Friends united again. Love and hugs to the Cullingham family. Jennifer Cook - Posted by: Jennifer (friend) on: Jan 06, 2018
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Liz and I had a ball together as teens and the horses every weekend for over two years. From ages 12-14. Then fun together dating and just being together. We lived together for around 6 months when we were both making a change in our lives at 22 years old. We drifted apart over the following years. We went and surprised her one day , many years later and she was so surprised, and between us , it felt like no time had gone by. Then one year ago, I bumped into her at the dollar store. It was exciting to see her and talk with her. We both said we’d get together soon and time went by and now it’s too late. I feel bad, cause you are right about her dynamics she had in ones life, she did bring out the shy. I will miss her. - Posted by: Jan Murray (nee Nelson) (School friend and teen years and lived with her at 22 years old. Old time friend .) on: Jan 06, 2018
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My condolences to the family and that you are kept in heartfelt thoughts each day with wishes for your strength and peace and hopes that you can feel All the caring and support that come your way. Remembering her sister, Judy, who use to call me Priscy (first name) and I use to nickname her Bart from the Simpsons Family. Good Times at Kleysens. Lynn - Posted by: Lynn Mackie (friend, former co-worker at Kleysen Transport Ltd, now Kleysen Group Ltd.) on: Jan 06, 2018
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