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JOAN MARILYN LAGIEWKA
Born: Jan 08, 1944
Date of Passing: Mar 02, 2022
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JOAN MARILYN LAGIEWKA
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Joan Marilyn Lagiewka passed away at 78 years old in Portage la Prairie's Portage District General Hospital.
A Celebration of Life service will take place on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg, in the Rose Room.
Publish Date: Mar 26, 2022
JOAN MARILYN LAGIEWKA
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Joan Marilyn Lagiewka passed away at Portage District General Hospital in Portage la Prairie. She was 78 years of age. Joan was born on January 8, 1944, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents, Max and Eugenie Demchuk. She leaves to mourn and cherish fond memories, her husband Ed; her sons, Christian (Becky), Kyle (Melanie); and grandchildren, Lily, Cole, Jackson and Alexa; her brother Michael (Darcy) and their children, Todd and Michael Jr.; sister-in-law Norinne and brother-in-law Rick and niece Jacquelyn, sister-in-law Doris (Thom) and nephews, Kelly and Arron.
Joan had a fulfilling life spending her boundless love on her passions of family, gardening, flower arranging, fishing, and her dogs Blacky, Chase, Jasper, Leo, and cat Joshua. She was among the first woman carpenters in Manitoba (and one hell of a carpenter at home) whose creativity was endless, making desks, decks, garages, and a multitude of other projects. Outside of her skills as a carpenter and a gardener, she was an excellent cook whose cabbage rolls, soups, cookies, and more were enjoyed by many generations.
Joan loved travelling with Ed to Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Texas, Florida and Arizona where they had many adventures.
To find her you only needed to check the backyard where she would be planting and caring for an impressive display of flowers, a garden with a large selection of vegetables and other plants. The house was always filled with and surrounded by this love for everyone to enjoy and admire.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Portage District General Hospital who cared for her over multiple extended stays during the final year of her life.
A Celebration of Life service will be determined at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Portage Animal Welfare Society Inc. (121 - 12th St. N.E., Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 4A2) can be made.
Publish Date: Mar 12, 2022
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 12, 2022, Mar 26, 2022
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I have been cleaning for Ed and Joan for several years they are both amazing people. I got to spend time with her in her last day here on earth of course no one knew it would last time I see her. Even she was sick she and I still was silly together. Joan love u miss u loads and Ed u need me u know how to get me for anything k Gayle Beck and family - Posted by: Gayle beck (House cleaner friend ) on: Apr 02, 2022
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Ed and family, our sympathy to all on the passing of Joan. Had many great conversations with her. - Posted by: Wendy and Frank Seidel (Friend through soccer) on: Mar 28, 2022
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My sincerest condolences to Melanie and Kyle. I worked with Melanie for over 10 years and she always spoke very fondly of her mother-in-law. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Jacinthe Dandeneau (Co-worker) on: Mar 26, 2022
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I was saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. A strong, liberated and love giving woman to all she knew. A woman of many talents that made her a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She will truly be missed on earth but already has her tool belt on creating a better heaven for all. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome. The dead don’t die. They look on and help. - Posted by: Lou Guffei (Friend) on: Mar 13, 2022
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I was saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. A strong, liberated and love giving woman to all she knew. A woman of many talents that made her a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She will truly be missed on earth but already has her tool belt on creating a better heaven for all. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome. The dead don’t die. They look on and help. - Posted by: Lou Guffei (Friend) on: Mar 13, 2022