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YVONNE JENORA TONNELLIER (MATTHEWS)
Born: Jan 19, 1935
Date of Passing: Aug 18, 2021
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YVONNE JENORA TONNELLIER
(nee MATTHEWS)
She is survived by her children, Ed (Jane), Kim (Don), David (Laura), Terri (TBD?), Lilja (Tim); her grandchildren, Marina (Keegan), Janelle (Keith), Trent, Josh, Jayden; and her great-grandchildren, Gunnar, Arielle, Madeleine and Vivienne.
She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Leon (2009), companion Art Wattis (2014) and brother Larry (1988); as well as her parents, Pjetur and Lilja Matthews.
Yvonne was born in Winnipeg, January 19, 1935, where she grew up in the West End and spent many summers in the Glenboro area with family. Yvonne met Leon at a party with her friend and walked up and down Osborne hoping to run into him to only find out later he had been out of town. Eventually they met again, got married May 27, 1955, and raised a family.
She worked as a nurse's aide and unit clerk at Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital for 23 years. She was an active member at First Lutheran Church, Orioles Community Centre and Valour Road Curling Club. She developed close friends through her passion for volunteering including teaching Sunday School and being a Cub Scout Akale. Her home also welcomed many neighbourhood children. In fact, there could have been a revolving door on the home welcoming anyone who needed a place to stay including her brother for many years.
Yvonne was actively involved in curling which was a family passion, and she was the biggest fan of her kids and watching her sons compete at a high level. She also loved to watch all her kids compete in their endeavours. She loved to bake especially Icelandic Vinarterta and her famous fudge for any school event. Other pastimes were sewing, singing and gambling (Blackjack and Bingo). She had an adventurous spirit, which meant many family trips and she never met a rollercoaster she didn't like. She always said, she would "try anything once". You could always put a smile on her face by offering her candy and a diet coke. In fact, she drank so much of it she should have bought shares in Coca Cola. She relaxed watching soap operas and game shows.
The family would like to thank the Grace Hospital staff and the St. Vital and River Heights Home Care program workers for making her days comfortable.
The Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion - 426 Osborne St. - on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
If so desired, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Lutheran Church.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 21, 2021
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My condolences to the family. We The "Patkau's" lived on Lipton Street and I went to school with Kim. Always remember their house at Christmas. The tree was packed with Christmas presents all the way around and filled the living room. May your mom RIP. ❤ Take care! Donna Kutzak (Patkau) - Posted by: Donna Kutzak (Patkau) (Neighbors/Friend) on: Aug 28, 2021
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Our deepest sympathy to all of cousin Yvonnes family. Many memories of day's gone by you are all in our prayers. You - Posted by: Gary & Merna Jonsson (Cousin ) on: Aug 25, 2021
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Condolences to the family, so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a kind soul, always had a smile on her face and kind words when we dropped by the house. I will always remember her as my Akela in the Cub troop at First Lutheran Church. That was where I became friends with Ed and the friendship with you and the family continues to this day. RIP "Mrs T" - Posted by: Gord Masters (Friend of Family) on: Aug 25, 2021
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May your Mom rest in peace and continue to guide your way in life. Losing a parent is never easy, may you find solace in the lovely memories you shared with your mom. Suffering the loss of your mother pains and stings unlike anything else. Please accept my sincere condolences and send much love to your family. - Posted by: Emmanuel (Work colleague River Elm school) on: Aug 25, 2021
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When you lose the matriarch of the family unit it is a loss so profound that it is hard to think about going on without them. It is the memories that will sustain you and help you go forward. Knowing that they lived a good life with the support of all you and that they are now resting in peace with the love of their life will help to give you and yours peace as well. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Mrs. Tonnellier - Posted by: Carole Bouchard-Langlois (Friend of family) on: Aug 23, 2021
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I remember all the times I spent at the big noisy house. I met Kim and Terry when we twirling batons in our youth. Then all the crazy house parties Ed would throw as young adults. Leon and Yvonne were such good mentors and listeners always greeted with open arms. I’m so sorry for your loss my old friends, now your folks are back together. RIP - Posted by: Doreen Wiens nee zastre (Old friend) on: Aug 21, 2021
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Thinking of your family in your time of loss. Lots of good curling memories with Ed and Dave, along with my brother Gus. Many laughs shared on and off the ice. Keep the memories of your Mom with you. My condolences to your entire family. Mike - Posted by: Mike Foster (Curling Teammate and Friend of Ed and Dave) on: Aug 21, 2021
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I have some wonderful memories of Mrs Tonnellier and the Family and it is true the door on the Tonnellier house was revolving and always open. I have very fond memories as a child living on Lipton St. where Terri and I would hang out and have some of her famous Brown Sugar Fudge. My you Rest In Peace Mrs Tonnellier 🙏 - Posted by: Bill Riddoch (Friend ) on: Aug 21, 2021
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Much love to Terri and the Tonnellier family; may your mom’s legacy continue to brighten your lives each and every day. - Posted by: Joannie and Bob (Friends) on: Aug 21, 2021
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To see the love she had for her children and the love they showed her daily really shows the wonderful person she was. I haven't seen her for years however remember the fudge the huge backyard Birthday parties where everyone in the class was invited to. Always welcoming The memories will live on God bless and condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Leona Guenette (Childhood friend of Terri) on: Aug 21, 2021
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Thoughts are with you Terri. You were a wonderful daughter for her to have. - Posted by: Marie Swanson (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2021
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I had the pleasure to work with Yvonne at Children’s Hospital, she was always cheerful and friendly with her Co Workers and our patients. Sending Sincere Condolences. - Posted by: Lucy Hutchinson (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2021