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MARGARET CHEMERIKA
Born: Jun 04, 1930
Date of Passing: Dec 28, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARGARET CHEMERIKA
Margaret Chemerika, at the age of 95, died peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Holy Family home, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Margaret will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children, Arnold (Bonny), Dennis, Harvey, Kimberly (Angelo), her beloved Grandchildren, Ben (Christine), Brandi, Holly, Samantha, Kyle (Jenna), Chelsea and Great-Grandchildren, Brooke, Ashley and Ethan and sister Adeline.
She was predeceased by her husband (2013), son-in-law Doug (2013) and daughter Shirley (2018) and brothers, Melvin, Glen, Clifford, Norman and Glen.
Margaret was born on June 4, 1930, in Neepawa, Manitoba to parents, Annie (1949) and Mike Nestor (1984). Margaret was raised in Eden, Manitoba and spent her school years in Elk Ranch, Manitoba. In July 1948 she married Mike Chemerika and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1957.
In 1992 she retired, after 22 years, from Safeway where she worked in the Meat department. Throughout her life, Margaret was a devout member of Holy Eucharist Parish as well St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was very active in the Women’s League (UCWL), at Holy Eucharist Parish, for over 30 years with several years on the Board of Directors and held roles including; Planning Co-ordinator, Bingo and Catering committee, and President. She catered numerous events at the Parish Hall over several years. Margaret had a faith that kept her strong through her entire life.
Margaret loved to cook and bake and did it well. Anyone visiting her would be hard pressed to get away without some type of nourishment or sweet treat. She enjoyed travel and her trips to Australia and Ukraine were highlights. She spent many years at her summer place at Lake Side Park with Mike. She loved to entertain, laugh and have fun. It wouldn’t be long before the deck of cards came out for an evening of playing. She was full of life with a strong belief in Church and Ukrainian traditions.
A funeral service will be held January 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church at 390 Marion Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba with Father Darren Kawiuk officiating.
Vichnaya Pamyat!
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 2025