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SHIRLEY KUIVENHOVEN (ONISHKO)
Born: Jul 15, 1943
Date of Passing: Feb 09, 2021
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SHIRLEY KUIVENHOVEN
(ONISHKO)
She will be fondly remembered by her husband Herman, brother Wayne Kotowich (Julie), her daughters, Christine King (Lawrence), Jo-Anne Richardson (Lark), Val Miller (Ritchie), stepson John Kuivenhoven (Laurie), nephew Steven (Julie), niece Kim (Brian), grandchildren, Jana, Marcus, Olivia, Cash, Flynn, Joss, Shaun (Heather), David, and great-grandchildren, Olivia and Luuk.
She was predeceased by her first husband Anthony Onishko who passed away in 1990.
Shirley was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on July 15, 1943 to parents Steve and Jean Kotowich. Shirley was very close with her brother Wayne throughout their lives. Shirley lost her mother at a young age. Her father remarried Mary (Sykes) and was introduced to her new extended family, Les (Lydia), Ronald (Joyce).
Shirley grew up in Cloverdale, Manitoba on the family farm spending many hours doubling her brother around on her bicycle going to visit friends and play.
In 1996, Shirley remarried Herman Kuivenhoven and expanded her family which brought her great happiness. Together they shared a passion for travelling around the world creating many memories together.
Shirley worked at the Royal Bank in Selkirk for many years creating everlasting friendships with clients and co-workers. She was a school trustee for decades and enjoyed helping shape the school system, learning new concepts and connecting with her colleagues across the country.
Shirley will be remembered as a loving and caring individual who treasured spending time with family and friends. She was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be fondly remembered by all those who knew her and loved her.
The family would like to extend immeasurable thanks to the wonderful staff at the Selkirk Regional Health Care Centre for their professional, caring and compassionate care.
Those who so desire, in lieu of flowers, may make memorial donations in memory of Shirley to CancerCare at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
Due to present COVID restrictions, family and friends will be invited to a celebration of Shirley's life at a later date.
Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 13, 2021
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am so sad to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a lovely woman, always smiling and happy go lucky. I worked with her at the Royal Bank for many years and now that I am living in Matlock we had bumped into either other again at the bandstand in Winnipeg Beach several time. We chatted and reminisced of the olden days and of the good times we shared. Our condolences go out to Herman and the girls Chris, Joanne, Val and their families also. Heaven just received a very special angel to look over us. Darlene & Rick - Posted by: Darlene Prazinak & Rick Warner (Friend) on: Feb 28, 2021
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We would like to express our condolences to the family on Shirley's passing. You never forget your loved ones, but their memories will live on in your hearts. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. - Posted by: Donna and Mark Edwards (Friend) on: Feb 19, 2021
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I will always remember Auntie Shirleys big smile. She was always so welcoming. I have fond memories of spending school breaks with my cousins Chris, JoJo and Val at their house. On my 7th birthday Auntie Shirley made me a beautiful Barbie birthday cake. We also spent time together in the summer at our cabin at Bird Lake where we had a lot of fun and us girls learned how to water ski together. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the family. May all your wonderful memories help you in this difficult time. XOXO Ali. - Posted by: Alison England (Niece) on: Feb 14, 2021