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HILDEGARDE EVANGELINE HANDZIUK (BRAUN)
Born: Jul 24, 1922
Date of Passing: Dec 07, 2020
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HILDEGARDE EVANGELINE HANDZIUK
(née BRAUN)
July 24, 1922 – December 7, 2020
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and loyal friend will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Joyce, Beverly (Reg), and Deborah; son, Gordon (Kristen); 22 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers, and friends. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Charles (1993); three sons, John (1974), Gerald (2012), and Roy (2012); and two daughters-in-law, Cindy (2002) and Nancy (2018).
Born in Tiegenhagen, Russia, Mom immigrated to Canada with her parents and younger sister in November of 1925. Her family settled in the St. Elizabeth area of Manitoba where her parents, eight sisters, and two brothers grew up. Throughout the years, the family farm was host to many gatherings with the last Braun reunion in 2016. Mom left the farm in the 1940s spending a short time in Ontario and then moving to Winnipeg. Here she met her forever love, Charles, and they married in 1950. Together, with John, Roy and Joyce, Dad's three young children from his previous marriage, they created an instant family. Their family continued to grow, and soon had four children together: Gerald, Beverly, Gordon, and Deborah.
Growing up, Mom took great pride in her family, caring for us and our home while Dad ran the family business. Her favourite times with Dad were spent visiting with friends and family, impromptu long drives, and road trips out west and throughout the US. In the 1980s, she ventured to Egypt, Israel and Greece; a trip that had a lasting impact on her. She was a perfectionist which showed in all she did whether it was her penmanship; immaculate sewing, stitchwork, and embroidery; paintings; photography; and her flowers and garden that she tended to with absolute love. She was always stylish and well-dressed from head to toe, making sure we were as well.
Mom lived by a quiet, strong, and private faith joining the Grey Street United Church in 1950, where she remained a committed member for 70 years. She was a member of the UCW, taught Sunday School, created many hand-stitched banners for the sanctuary, participated in organizing many events, and was a life-long friend to many, always taking time to greet people and welcome a newcomer. She touched the lives of many through her heartfelt messages sent to those in their time of need. Her desire to support community extended to many other areas whether it be school committees, community programs, or fundraisers. She was there.
She was fiercely independent, strong willed, thoughtful, and generous, with a hint of mischievousness. Nothing was of greater value than family, friends, and her faith and this was evident throughout her life.
In the last few years as Mom's health declined, she struggled with the gradual loss of her independence and ability to do things on her own. She never saw asking for help as an option so instead, those around her quietly stepped in and with their support, she was able to remain living in her home which was so important to her.
A very warm thanks to the many members of the church who were there to support her with a special thank you to Cathy and Gladys; to Karen for being there every day to check on her and say hi; to Lorraine and Lisa, her homecare workers; and to Dr. Mehta who was her physician for 47 years and provided care like no other. It takes a village, no matter how old we are.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service is planned for Monday December 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with the interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery. The service and interment will be livestreamed and can be viewed at: http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/8643
The service will be available for 60 days on Hilda's memorial page at www.friendsfs.ca where friends and family are also invited to share condolences.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grey Street United Church, 651 Sandhurst Ave, Wpg, MB, R2L 1B1, Memorial Fund.
You left us beautiful memories,
your love is still our guide,
although we cannot see you,
you're always at our side.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 12, 2020
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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You will forever be in our minds and hearts. May you rest in peace grandma. John’s youngest daughter - Cassandra - Posted by: Cassandra (Granddaughter ) on: Jul 14, 2024
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I lived across the street from Hilda and her husband. I was a young woman trying to figure out my flower garden. She came and introduced herself and from that day, she would invite me to her yard and show me her flowers and what I should plant in my yard. I still have recipes she gave me as well as a small box full of matches and a note on that box telling me to plant a box of matches under my tomato plants. She was a wonderful nieghbour and I have thought of her so many times. My condolences to the family... she was a warm, gentle and funny. - Posted by: Dianne Sellers (Former nieghbour .. lived across the street from their house!) on: Dec 29, 2020
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Mrs Handziuk Was always in my thought's I often drove down our back lane and always had good memories of her telling Gordon and I to come in the house and eat and stop playing in Dads car , I've always felt the love and the closeness as being good neighbor's . I was blessed to have a conversation with Mrs Handziuk a few years back and I will never forget this wonderful Lady , Angels Watching my heart goes out to the family and friends peace be with you all . - Posted by: Robert Bishop (Neighbor /Friend) on: Dec 20, 2020
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God Has a New Angel, My Dearest Neighbor and Friend, Our daily Dog walks Involved a Visit and a smiling Welcome, a Truly Beautiful Soul, You were a Light when I went Through Dark Days and always had a Kind Word and Uplifting Way to Guide back to the light, I am so Glad I had a Chance to Know You, I Love You Always and I will Miss You, Gods Speed Hilde~ - Posted by: Shelley Brown (Neighbor /Friend) on: Dec 12, 2020
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My sincere condolences to you, Deborah and your family during this most difficult time. Deepest Sympathies Cheryl Palmer - Posted by: Cheryl Palmer (Former co-worker of Deborah's for almost 30 years) on: Dec 12, 2020
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Mom Handziuk you will be missed.. I will miss you on trips to Winnipeg to see you and our talks. You were a great friend and a 2nd mom when I needed someone to talk to. Rest in Peace and Will See You Again in Heaven. To the Handziuk, Debbie, Gordon, Bev. I send you my condolences and Love and prayers on the best mother you had and wish you all Peace. Love Renate - Posted by: Renate Gardy ( Lohr ) (Very Dear 2nd Mom) on: Dec 12, 2020
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"She was fiercely independent, strong willed, thoughtful, and generous, with a hint of mischievousness." To say so much with so few words, that to my experience, were perfect. Blessings in your grief. - Posted by: Rev. Glenn Morison (Friend (former minister)) on: Dec 12, 2020
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Your Mom was a special lady, all the words in the above obituary are certainly true. We exchanged Christmas cards up to this last one. I will remember her with fondness. My deepest condolences to all of you, especially Gordon and Deborah. Eva - Posted by: Eva M Haddad (Friend/family) on: Dec 12, 2020