ALVINA (WINNIE) KNECHT

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ALVINA (WINNIE) KNECHT September 30, 1915 - February 13, 2005 It is with much sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alvina Knecht on February 13, 2005. In early years the family resided on Alexander Avenue and then moved to Gallagher Street, where Winnie grew up with her two brothers, Ted and Ernie, who have since predeceased her as well as her parents Peter and Elizabeth (Koch) Knecht. As a self taught and determined lady, Winnie worked as a domestic, as a laundress and then worked at Investors Syndicate where she remained until her retirement. She loved travelling but enjoyed being home with her pet dogs. Winnie was exceptional when it came to crochet. He unique designs and many works of crocheting were of her own imagination and made with little effort. It landed her first place at the exhibition. All of us have something to treasure and remember her by and shall keep and use them always. When Winnie's health failed, she resided at the Golden Door on Pembina Highway. She was the only lady who controlled the hallways with her electric wheelchair. Her chair peeled rubber as good as a Mustang. Never used a horn - just hollered BEEP and everyone moved. She didn't believe in speed limits. When not riding around, she was consumed with her crocheting. Winnie was one of a kind. Thank you Golden Door staff for all the kindness, care, patience and understanding throughout Winnie's stay. Winnie is going to be very much missed by her best friends, Marilyn Brown (Les) (Marnie), her life long childhood friend Mary Neilson, Debbie Urbanski (Chris), the Gallagher girls and her pet dog Holly. Winnie is survived by her sister-in-law Kae Knecht; nieces, Bonnie and Barb; nephews, Brian and Jim. At Winnie's request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place on Friday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Brookside Cemetery next to her mother. Luncheon will be served at Golden Door, 1679 Pembina Hwy. prior to interment at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Winnie's memory to Darcy's Arc Animal Shelter on Portage Avenue, or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 15, 2005