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MARY VALENTINA (VALERIE) MCIVOR
Born: Feb 23, 1946
Date of Passing: Jun 27, 2023
Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY VALENTINA (VALERIE) MCIVOR
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, who passed away unexpectedly at home.
Val was born in Sagkeeng and attended the Fort Alexander Residential School. Val was the eldest child in a large family of 12 children. She went to Red River College for hairdressing and worked as a hairstylist for many years in her community. In her later years, Val obtained a diploma in Counselling.
Val was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Lillian, in-laws Angus and Irene, Kookum Philomene, Charles and their son Harold, daughter Tracey, brother Larry, sister Donna, nieces Merrily and Crystal, nephew Michael, great-nephew Phoenix, and infant brothers, Adrian, Peter, and Paul.
She is survived by her husband, George, her daughter Pam (Bruce), grandchildren Desiree, Skylar, Jordan, Matthew, Chris, and Kristin. Her siblings Theresa (Lloyd), Lesley (Liz), Deborah, Marvin, Kimberly, and Claude. She also had numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Val married her life-long partner, George, on May 16, 1966, they were married for 57 years. She had a devotion to her faith and attended mass regularly. Val also sang and played guitar, was fond of country music, and enjoyed painting in her free time.
Pallbearers will be Jordan, Chris, and Bruce Schacht, Frank, Troy, and Claude Morrisseau. Honorary pallbearers will be Theresa Bunn, Lesley, Deborah, Marvin, and Kimberly Morrisseau, Matthew Schacht and Skylar McIvor.
There will be a wake service starting on Saturday, July 1 at the St. Alexander R.C. Church Hall, Sagkeeng First Nation, followed by a funeral service on Monday, July 3 at 1:00 p.m. presided over by Father Francis at the St. Alexander R.C. Church, cremation and internment to follow.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 30, 2023, Jul 01, 2023
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Val befriended me when I was a pre-teen / teenager when living in Wpg. MB, when we were neighbors on Pritchard Ave. I remember her as so welcoming & nurturing. She was a great example of a great home maker as her home was always pristine, everything had its place. What I most remember of our times together was her love of country music, she had all the oldies ... Merle Haggard, George Jones, Hank Williams and more. We spent hours listening and sharing. Val was always kind and a very personable person, she had away of making you feel comfortable & safe. Another thing I remember about Val is how well she took care of herself, always put together (hair, make up & clothing). I had seen her for many years after moving out of the country but every now & then happy memories would cross my mind. So in closing this woman was a great example to me & will always cherish the times we had together. Rest in peace my beautiful friend ... Love u DD - Posted by: Deidre Chavez (DD) (friend) on: Jul 04, 2023
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Val was a very special friend. She always was kind and loving towards me. I loved her with all my heart. We talk on the phone just to say hello and see how we were doing. I will miss her laughter and always kind words, Rest in PEACE my dear. Forever in our hearts. - Posted by: Evelyn Lapensee (Great Friend) on: Jul 02, 2023
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My sincere condolences to the family. She was a beautiful soul. RIP Cousin Val. - Posted by: Peggy (McEvoy) Fredborg (Cousin) on: Jul 01, 2023