VALERIE KRUCHAK

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VALERIE KRUCHAK
March 9, 1953 - March 5, 2022
(age 68)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Kruchak (Hughes) on March 5 after a lengthy illness.
Valerie was born in Winnipeg and attended Britannia and Deer Lodge schools and St. James Collegiate. Valerie was employed by the Royal Bank and worked at the Portage and Collegiate branch for a number of years. She met the love of her life, Murray, and they were married on April 8, 1978. Soon after they moved to BC. She started working with the Royal Bank once again until her retirement in 2006.
Valerie was a marvellous cook and homemaker. She was a loving, caring and generous person with a wicked sense of humour.
Valerie also enjoyed old classic movies, especially film noir. She could be quite stubborn though which is why she fought this unforgiving disease for so long, never giving up.
She is survived by her husband Murray, sister Janis, nephews, Lance (Michelle) and Tyler (Sasha), niece Lisa and brothers-in-law, Victor (Linda) and Kevin (Lee Ann). She will also be missed by her family of friends, cousins and relatives in both Vancouver and Winnipeg.
Valerie was predeceased by her parents, Bob and Jessie Hughes.
As per Valerie's wishes there will be no formal funeral service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.
Murray would also like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and to the Lung Transplant team at VGH.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2022