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KUFFLICK: Lorraine Alexandria Kufflick (nee Koroscil). After a courageous battle with cancer Lorraine passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016 at Brandon, Manitoba. Lorraine was the youngest of 14 children, born on June 5, 1949 to Bill & Annie Koroscil. Lorraine was raised and educated in the Sandy Lake area. She went to work at an early age, first to Clear Lake, Minnedosa Co-op and then moved to Brandon to take hairdressing. She met Russell Kufflick and they married in June 1975. Their son Jason James was born October 1977. Lorraine’s late husband Russ worked for Manitoba Highways for 38 years. They lived in Portage la Prairie, Westbourne and Dauphin. They retired to Sandy Lake where Russ passed away. Lorraine later moved to Brandon due to ill health, battling cancer until her passing. Lorraine had a passion for cooking and enjoyed working for the Towers in Dauphin and Sandy Lake Hotel and Restaurant. She loved cooking for friends and family, for special occasions and just because. Lorraine also enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Lorraine was predeceased by husband Russell, son Jason, parents Bill & Annie, sister Jessie, brothers: victor, Les, Alex, George, Harry, John and brother-in-law John. Lorraine leaves to mourn her passing sisters: Mary, Sophie, Nellie (Melvin), Rose, Katie (Steve), brother David, sisters-in-laws Judy, Olive as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Lorraine always had a positive attitude and was a great inspiration to life. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Griswold United Church with Rev. Don Sellsted officiating. Viewing will be held prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Griswold Cemetery. If friendsso desire donations may be made to CancerCare in Brandon, Manitoba. Remembrances and condolences may be emailed to raesfs@mymts.net Rae’s Funeral Service of Shoal Lake and Erickson is in care of arrangements. (204) 636-7727.
As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 31, 2016