GLORIA JEAN REMPEL (nee PROTOSAVAGE)

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GLORIA JEAN REMPEL (nee PROTOSAVAGE) November 8, 1953 - September 10, 2002 On September 10, 2002, Gloria went into the arms of God, with Hans, her husband of 28 years, at her side. Left to carry on her cherished love and memory, are her loving husband Hans; her two children, Matthew and Haley; her parents Emil and Mary Protosavage; brother Gerry (Betty) sisters, Audrey Protosavage, and Gladys Cumming (Reg). She also leaves parents-in-law Hans and Maria Rempel, along with sisters and brothers-in-law, Maria Perron (Allan), Adina Redekop (Edward) and Rudy Rempel (Andrea), as well as many nieces and nephews. Gloria was born in Lydiatt, MB and attended Corrall School until Grade 4. From Grades 4 - 8, she attended Beausejour Elementary. She graduated from Ed Schreyer Collegiate in 1971. In the fall of 1971, Gloria moved into Winnipeg and enrolled in the Respiratory Technologists course at the Health Sciences Centre. She graduated in 1973 and worked at Health Sciences Centre until 1974. In August of 1972, she met the love of her life, Hans, and they married two years later, on October 12, 1974. In 1977 they moved to Windsor, ON where Hans studied at the University of Windsor and Gloria worked in the Respiratory Department of Windsor Western Hospital. They stayed in Windsor for three years and made many special friends there. After returning to Winnipeg, Gloria started working at the Misericordia Hospital. In 1981, she gave birth to her first child Matthew, and after that day Gloria spent every day of her life being a devoted mother. Three years later, her daughter Haley was born. Glorias incomparable love and radiance will be among the many things she will be remembered for. She felt continually blessed to be able to devote her life and energy to being the best mother and wife possible. This was her passion. Gloria and Hans shared a beautiful, loving marriage and their children were raised with great support and guidance. Gloria loved travelling, gardening and nurturing a home full of love and caring. Glorias favourite Bible passage was 1 Corinthians 13. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." We miss you Mamma Bear and love you forever Sincere thanks go out to Dr. A. Cooke and Evelyn, Dr. P. Lawrence, Dr. B. W. Rusnak and Debbie, as well as the staff at CancerCare and Palliative Care at the St. Boniface Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations are graciously accepted at the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc., Room ON109, 675 McDermott Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or phone 787-4143. At Glorias request cremation has taken place. A celebration of Glorias life will take place today, Friday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. at North Kildonan Mennonite Church, 1131 Roch St. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 13, 2002