BETTY POCHINKO (BRIER)

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BETTY POCHINKO (nee BRIER) Peacefully at St. Norbert Personal Care Home, on April 28, 2013, Betty passed away at the age of 85 years. She will be forever loved and missed by her three sons Calvin, Fred and David (Christine), sister Anne, grandchildren Danah Bellehumeur (Mike) and Conrad Pochinko, and great-grandchildren Hope and Cole Pochinko. She will also be missed by her surviving sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and their spouses, and many friends. Also missing her will be her best friend Lorna Popp. Betty was predeceased by her husband Peter, her parents David and Catherine Brier, her brother Jim, and sisters Dolly and Ruby (Buddick). Betty was born August 9, 1927 in Winnipeg. In 1947, Betty married Peter Pochinko and together they owned and operated Parkdale Service Station in St. Andrews. Living beside the garage, they would open their doors throughout the night to strangers in need of gas, a tow or help. In the 1960s, Betty obtained her Realtors license while still helping with the service station, and sold houses to many new buyers. Betty was a community activist and was instrumental in bringing gas and local telephone service to the St. Andrews area. Betty had a wonderful sense of humour and was known as Plum to everyone that knew her. She loved to prepare large family dinners, bake pastries, restore furniture, sew and knit clothing and blankets for her and her family. Betty and Peter loved to entertain friends and family and hosted many parties which usually involved dancing and playing instruments. In 1972, they moved to Cartwright, Manitoba to retire. There, Peter maintained the grounds at the local hospital and Betty converted their large front porch into a craft shop called Plum's Gifts and Crafts, which included many items she and Peter made themselves. They also enjoyed traveling and her favourite story to tell people was that while staying at Rideau Hall visiting their friends Governor General Ed and Lily Schreyer, she sat on the Queen's "Throne" in the Royal Suite. After Peter passed away in 1985, Betty remained in Cartwright until 1997 and then moved back to Winnipeg to live with her sons Fred and Calvin. Due to her declining health, Betty eventually moved into a personal care home in 2007. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Norbert Personal Care Home for taking care of her during this time. Betty's funeral will be held on Friday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg. A burial service will be held in Cartwright, Manitoba on May 4 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cartwright Cemetery. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 01, 2013