WINNIFRED MARY KULDYS "WINNIE" (BERENS)

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WINNIFRED MARY KULDYS "WINNIE" (nee BERENS) On Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnifred Mary Kuldys passed away at the age of 72 years. She leaves to mourn her children, Matilda Gibb (Jim), Stanley Kuldys Jr. (Karen), Earl Kuldys (Marian), Marie Hopp (Walter), Hazel Pouliot, Barbara Kuzma (Michael), Betty Russell (Kevin), Charlotte Gladney (Chris) her grandchildren, Cheryl, Sharon, Michelle, Ryan, Elysse, Corey, Jennifer, Danielle, Tannis, Brad, Colin, Amy, Donavan, Melissa, Cassandra, Sabrina, Rochelle and Shane; great-grandchildren, Kersten, Cairo and Ethan. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley Kuldys Sr. and her parents, Charlotte and Gordon Berens. "Winnie" met her husband Stanley in 1951, started their family in Bissett, MB, moving to Windsor Park, Winnipeg where the family grew up. She spent the remaining years living between Winnipeg and Berens River. She was known as the "Bingo Lady". She was also actively involved in the Roman Catholic Church in Berens River. "Winnie" worked in a few different fields; dietary at St. Boniface Hospital, cook at the Pickel Lake Mine and catering. Later she became a translator and escort for Medical Services and Indian Affairs. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. "Winnie" considered all the generous people in Berens River her second family. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great-grand-children. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Berens River Band. We also wish to thank the staff of 6E Geriatric Unit at the St. Boniface Hospital. Wake services to be held on Friday, August 20, Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22 in Berens River, MB. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berens River Roman Catholic Church, Berens River with Fr. Rheal Forest officiating. Interment to follow at Berens River Cemetery. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 SELKIRK AVE. 586-7700

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 21, 2004