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CATHERINE MARY BURKE
Born: Jun 21, 1958
Date of Passing: Nov 29, 2025
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CATHERINE MARY BURKE
Peacefully, with her devoted husband by her side, Catherine Mary Burke passed away at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care ward after courageously facing breast cancer for over a decade. Cathy was born in Toronto, daughter of Dennis and Barbara Sigurdson (May).
Cathy leaves to mourn her beloved husband of over 43 years, Patrick; sons Sean Patrick, Timothy Robert, and Kerry Brendan Burke; her father Dennis Sigurdson; her brother William (Sherry) and sister Joanne (Carlo Maola) and nephews Chris and David Sigurdson; Aunt Karen May; and numerous cousins throughout Canada and the United States. She is also survived by her “special” son Patrick Simmonds and cherished grandpuppies Arlo, Bea and Akira. She was predeceased by her mother, Barbara Sigurdson and aunts Eleanor Wilson, Mary Sigurdson and Doreen Kabernagel and uncles Robert B. May, Leonard Sigurdson, Harry Kabernagel and Harry Wilson.
The family would like to thank her many caregivers at CancerCare Manitoba including physicians Dr. Valerie Gordon, Dr. Andrew Cooke, Dr. Eren Beshara, and Dr. Barath Gangadharaiah and all the CancerCare nurses at the McDermot Avenue campus but especially all the nurses in the treatment room at the Buhler Cancer Centre/Victoria General Hospital as well as Kerry and Karen in the Clinic. Also Dr. David Chistiansen and his assistant Elizabeth and Dr. F. Shariff at St. Boniface General Hospital and a special word of appreciation to Dr. E. St. Godard and Dr. S. Pinnick and all the caring, sympathetic and empathetic nurses and staff at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care ward for Cathy’s end-of-life care. And finally, special thanks to our family physician Dr. Kevin Coates for almost 40 years of medical care.
A funeral service will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, on Tuesday, December 23 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. A Webcast will be available for those unable to attend in person at
neilbardalfuneralhome.com/memorials/
catherine-burke/5664067/
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Cathy’s memory to Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Sick Kids Toronto or CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We were fortunate to be neighbours with the Sigurdson’s growing up on Westdale Place. My lasting memory of Cathy was a newsletter she started while she was in Junior High. It recapped all the comings and goings of the neighbours. Cathy would canvas the neighbours to get stories on what was new. It might have been the first issue where she had a feature interview with her Mom. Condolences to Bill, Joanne and Mr. Sigurdson and all her friends and family. - Posted by: Murray Sisler (Former neighbour) on: Dec 23, 2025
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Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother, wife and daughter. I first met Kathy at Norberry School. We went to elementary together. We parted ways after grade 6 when I moved and we met again when our sons were at Saint Paul’s high school together. We worked on many fundraisers, she was a fun, caring and intelligent person and will be missed. Rest in the arms of Jesus my friend! - Posted by: Maria Masi (Friend) on: Dec 22, 2025
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So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She fought a tough battle and was truly a warrior. I met Cathy at St Paul's high school and worked with her for many years in the Sports Shop. She was such a lovely person will be missed by many. Hoping the family finds comfort in all the wonderful memories they have. - Posted by: Lori Chimuk (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2025
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Cathy my condolences to your family for their loss of this Warrior. I can’t remember a time when you were not fighting the good fight. Cancer research for most but also inclusion and support of all marginalized people. May you RIP - Posted by: Sandy McLennan (Friend) on: Dec 06, 2025
