VICTORIA MARY JENSEN (HRECHKA)

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VICTORIA MARY JENSEN (nee HRECHKA) March 18, 1932 - November 8, 2004 With great sadness our family announces that Vicki passed away on Monday, November 8, 2004 at the age of 72. She will be sadly missed by children: Barbara (John) Knott of Portage la Prairie and grandchildren, Mike and Erin Knott of Devon, AB along with great-grandchildren, Aidan and Becca and granddaughter Jacki Knott (Chris Shay) of Portage; Susan (Dave) Wilkinson along with grandchildren, Steve (fiance Carrie Arnold), Tom and Rachel all of Selkirk; Peter of Portage; David (Lyn) Jensen along with grandchildren, Raelyn and Bradly all of Carberry; and Rick of Portage. She will also be missed by nephew John (Penny) Jensen of Trenton, ON and niece Diane Jensen of Saskatoon, SK, as well as other extended family and friends. Vicki was predeceased by her husband Dick on April 15, 2004. She was also predeceased by her parents Michael and Celia Hrechka and brothers, Bill, Peter and John as well as sisters, Anne Kuny and Mable Serhan. Vicki is also survived by sisters, Mary Huygehbaert, Nellie (Pete) Budolowski and Marjorie (August) Kryschuk. Vicki was born in Peesane, SK. She met Dick while working at the Peesane Store. They were married April 10, 1950. For several years they farmed in Saskatchewan. After moving to Portage in 1966, Vicki worked for 23 years at Manitoba Developmental Centre, retiring in 1991. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, spending time with her grandchildren, reading romance novels and spending time at Delta Beach. Vicki accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour in 1982 and was a member of Portage Alliance Church. She was affectionately known as "Grandma Vicki" to the many children she served in Sunday School, Awana and child care for programs at church. Most recently she was a "prayer Granny" for Westpark School. A Memorial Service to celebrate Vickis life will be held at Portage Alliance Church on Thursday, November 11 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Willms officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family would prefer charitable donations be made in Vickis memory to Westpark School, P.O. Box 91, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2. We want to thank Dr. Carter and all the medical ward staff for the warm care they provided to Mom in her last week. We would also like to thank the staff of Westpark School, the congregation at Portage Alliance Church and close friends both in Selkirk and Portage for their love, prayers and support. A tree will be planted and cared for in memory of Vicki by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel who are in care of arrangements. 857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2004