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MARYANNE NYKOLUK RUMANCIK
Date of Passing: Mar 22, 2022
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MARYANNE NYKOLUK RUMANCIK
Maryanne Rumancik peacefully departed to her heavenly home while surrounded by love, prayer, and family, on March 22, 2022, at the age of 61.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Richard; children: Heather (Michael), Sarah, Nathan; grandson Noah; mother, Bernice; sisters, Chris (Karl), Grace (Keith), Paula (Con); countless extended family members, friends, and clients. She was predeceased by her father John Nykoluk.
Maryanne was a piano teacher for 25 years before obtaining a second degree in music therapy. She provided programs for seniors as well as for people living with dementia and disabilities. She had a knack for picking up any instrument and sang daily. Her artistic ability also supported her love for iconography. She had a big heart for family and was proud of her Ukrainian heritage. She was highly active in her local parish and found many other ways to donate her time. Maryanne enjoyed biking around town to chat with friends, maintaining a luscious garden and an abundance of house plants, and reading with a cup of tea every evening along with her cat Sneaky. She will be fondly remembered as a woman of strength, selflessness, friendship, and laughter, and a model for unconditional, sacrificial love.
A prayer service will be held on March 29, 2022, at Notre Dame de Lorette Parish (1282 Dawson Road), starting with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held on March 30, 2022. Rosary at 10:15 a.m., Eulogy at 10:45 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Notre Dame de Lorette cemetery. A reception will follow at the Lorette Parish Hall. As fitting to Maryanne, colourful attire is welcome at both services. Masks are required.
If you would like to make a memorial donation in Maryanne's name, please consider donating to St. Amant. (stamant.ca/foundation/donate/)
The family would like to thank the Portage EMS and staff at Portage General Hospital, as well as the doctors, nurses, and staff at Health Sciences Centre. We also would like to thank our friends and parish community for their support.
This obituary may also be viewed on the website for Birchwood Funeral Chapel. (www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com)
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2022
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I just stumbled upon this news article & learned of Maryann's passing. I am saddened & send my deepest condolences. Maryann was such a wonderful person & going thru high school together made my experience so much better. She was so full of life & looked at everything with such positivity. I still have my graduation yearbook that you 'signed' for me.... You left our world much too soon but left great memories to everyone you met. R.I.P. Your Friend, Marvin D. - Posted by: Marvin Dare (High School Classmate (NACI)) on: Mar 31, 2025
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I am very saddened to read of Maryanns passing at such a young age and with so much more of life to look forward too. I meet Maryann in Neepawa her beauty, brillant eyes and smilecast a wonderful light that could only be matched by her caring heart. All 4 sisters made that little hill top town more beautiful than any other for miles around. Its no surprise that Maryann touched and moved sooo many lives and changed the world for the better in many different ways. God keep you in his best care Maryann your music your talents and the Grace you have given us all will live on. A fellow musician and friend. Jeff B - Posted by: Jeff Black (Friend) on: Jul 24, 2022
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Richard and family, Brian and I are sending you all our deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers for Maryanne and family members. Maryanne taught our sons piano lessons. Maryanne and I were singing partners in our church choir. She was our choir leader for many years, choir practice every Thursday evening. She will be truly missed by the people in our parish community, She was a kind and caring woman. Rest in Peace Maryanne. - Posted by: Linda Wyrzykowski (Friend through the church ) on: Mar 31, 2022
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To Heather (and family), our condolences on the passing of your mother - we are all thinking of you and sending you love and strength. - Posted by: Suzanne Mullett (on behalf of RCA Board & Staff) on: Mar 30, 2022
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I was so sad to hear of Maryanne's passing. She was such a wonderful soul. I will miss her greeting at church on Sunday mornings. Her grandson Noah spoke lovingly about spending time with his grandparents often last year in KAP at school. She will be missed. God will have a special place in heaven for her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. - Posted by: Ms Tina (Dornian) (Fellow church goer) on: Mar 29, 2022
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I am saddened to hear about Maryanne's passing. I knew about her contribution to music therapy. I will offer up Mass and the rosary for her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. - Posted by: Elizabeth Neal (Music Therapist) on: Mar 29, 2022
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Dear Nathan and entire family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May the Almighty God reward her in heaven for everything she has done. Vichnaya Pam’yat! Eternal Memory! Rest in Peace! - Posted by: Rev. Protodeacon Stefan Tyrawski (Friend ) on: Mar 29, 2022
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Roly and I were heartbroken to hear of Maryanne’s passing. She was always willing to help wherever she could. Matthew 25 is so fitting to Maryanne. “Well done good and faithful servant now enter into the joy of the Lord. Sending our love and prayers to Richard and family. - Posted by: Roland @ Angie Landry (Friend) on: Mar 26, 2022