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MAY FASHKA CUNNINGHAM
Born: May 02, 1966
Date of Passing: Mar 22, 2019
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MAY FASHKA CUNNINGHAM
A memorial service will be held for May on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. All friends are invited to join with us at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 11770 West Street, Maple Ridge, BC.
Born on May 2, 1966, May happily grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her parents, Olga and Arnold McNarland. After marrying Trevor Lyn Cunningham on November 24, 1989, the family moved to British Columbia in 1997. May and Trevor lived and thrived in Maple Ridge while raising their four sons, Brein William, Sasha Alexander, Gabriel Daniel, and Noah Thomas.
May was a Licensed Practical Nurse and was just completing a bachelor's degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse at Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta for many years and previously at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.
May was a shining example of beauty, kindness, grace, understanding, forgiveness and love. Her focus of attention was always helping others. Her greatest happiness was to cook for a house full of family and friends. May also loved the outdoors and enjoyed skiing, bicycling, hiking, kayaking and gardening.
May lived her life by the principles she loved in the Holy Scriptures. She dedicated her life to Jehovah God on July 10, 1982 at the "Kingdom Truth" District Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses held in Winnipeg, MB. The intense loyalty that May had was seen in her resolve and dedication to living her life according to Jehovah God's will and commandments. May's closest friends came from her worldwide association of brothers and sisters. However, the friends that she considered her second family came from the local congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses in Maple Ridge.
May is survived by her husband Trevor, her four sons, Brein, Sasha, Gabriel and Noah, her sister Megan Tomalak (and her husband Jason), her sister Molly Fader (and her husband Jason), her brother William, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Olga and Arnold McNarland.
Her cremation has been handled by A Simple Cremation of Maple Ridge.
Should friends desire, contributions in May's memory may be sent to Kanaka Creek Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 11770 West Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 4T1.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2019
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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I am so sorry for your loss. May was a fun loving person, we knew each other when we were younger, there were a lot of fun times at the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “Jehovah will wipe every tear in your eye” a those words are true, he loves us. Please take care, you are in my thoughts. - Posted by: Alanda Kluke (Grenkow) (Friend from Winnipeg ) on: Apr 19, 2019
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My heart is just sick with grief to hear of your tragic loss. Please know that I'm thinking of each of you and pray you can find a measure of comfort in each other, your congregation, and in the amazing hope Jehovah extends. (Isa 26:19; Mark 5:42; Rom 8:32) Until Jehovah puts the pen in her hand to start writing chapter 2 in the book of her life, she will need you to take good notes on what happened while she was "asleep." (John 11:11-13) With my deepest sympathies, Piero (& Antoinette) Palumbo; Estevan SK - Posted by: Piero Palumbo (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2019
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Words fail at times like this. The loss of a loved one has such an impact on all family & friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I remember May when her family was in Lansdowne many years ago. She was a fun little girl and although I was a only a little older I still remember. I also remember your wedding - such a beautiful bride. Jehovah holds the memory of our dear loved ones and will reunite us with them in the new system. Our love and deepest sympathies. Alex & Elvera Borsuk - Posted by: Elvera Borsuk (Friend of Don & Bonnie Cunningham) on: Apr 16, 2019
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It is clear by this beautiful write-up and the comments posted that May was a wonderful person who loved Jehovah, her family, and her friends. My heart aches for you Trevor - for having lost your precious wife; and equally for Brein, Sasha, Gabriel, and Noah - for having lost your mother. When tragedy interrupts and shakes our lives as it has for you, it is difficult to know what exact words or scriptural thought will bring you a measure a comfort at this time. As we rehearse in our minds the moment when we are reunited with our resurrected loved ones, a single expression has had a profound impact on me, found at Jer. 32:17 which states about Jehovah: “Nothing is too wonderful for you”. My prayer is that you feel strengthened by His love through the tears, words, and kind deeds of the friends and congregation. Sending my love and deepest sympathies to the entire family. - Posted by: Joel (Close friend of Don & Bonnie) on: Apr 14, 2019
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Molly.... Although we never knew your sister, we know the sting of pain that the death of a loved one produces and our deepest condolences are sent to you and your family this day. May Jehovah comfort and strengthen you at this most difficult time. We will look forward to the new system where we can enjoy the “real life” that Jehovah meant us to live. Until then, may Jehovah grant you peace and be assured of our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Lisa and Emil Krishna - Posted by: Lisa and Emil Krishna (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2019
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We are so shocked and saddened to hear of May's passing. She certainly had a lively, friendly personality that was, no doubt, a blessing to you, Trevor and your family. Please take comfort in your many happy memories and the endless ones to be made in a perfect, healthy new world. May Jehovah be a source of strength to you now and in the days ahead as you look after each other. We pray to you may draw comfort from the beautiful brotherhood we're all a part of. Our sincerest love and condolences from our home in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Take care! - Posted by: Rob and Heather McLaughlin (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2019
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Our love goes out to May's family. I will always remember that sharp wit , joy & fiery zeal for the Ministry that May helped instill that with me in early days of Pioneering, and I am always grateful. Cannot believe such a thong has happened. A huge loss. We will have much to catch up on in the New World. Warm Christian love - Posted by: Laura ( aka Mackintosh) & Glenn Partridge (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2019
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We are so very sorry to hear of May’s passing. May was a truly lovely woman with a great passion for life and a deep caring for others. We will always remember the smile on her face, and in her heart. Until we see you again in the New World, we have our memories. Thinking of you Trevor and family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Mark and Tanis Bennett (Friends ) on: Apr 06, 2019
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We are so sorry and sad to hear of May's passing. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences Trevor and family. I (Kevin) have known May for about 40 years now and although we didn't stay in touch over the past few years we can testify to the words above that May was a very special person. I have nothing but fond memories of May and her bubbly personality. Especially when we were in high school together. May Jehovah and His wonderful organization of loving, caring people be a source of comfort to you all during this especially trying time. - Posted by: Kevin and Sandy Markevich (Friends from years ago.) on: Apr 06, 2019