GLADYS PENNER (WOROTNIAK)

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• I have so many memories of Aunt Glad from childhood with her Ukrainian Christmas eve feasts for the entire family in her basement, to the weeks my sister and I lived with her and Uncle Paul while my eldest sister had surgery in MN. I remember her great sense of humor, caring nature and the great meals she served. I'm so happy my kids got to meet her a couple times over the past 10 years. We will miss you Aunt Glad. ❤ - Posted by: Barb Stice (Neice) on: Jan 16, 2018

• I have always enjoyed my visits to Aunt Glad and Uncle Paul's home in Winnipeg as a child and then again as an adult with my wife Donna. Aunt Glad always welcomed us into her very tidy kitchen with a wonderful lunch or tea and snacks. She was always full of stories and engaged us with good conversation. She was always happy to see us even when we stopped in unannounced. Although it was sad when she moved into her apartment she was still the same Aunt Glad, welcoming us in and putting on the tea! We will miss her as we miss Uncle Paul and treasure our times there with them both. Our condolences to you David and Marion and kids and to you Larry as you all remember your mom and miss her in the days ahead. With Deep Sympathy, Robert Stobbe I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to all the family. I have fond memories of Aunt Gladys and how she welcomed me into the family when I married Rob. Both, Aunt Glad and Uncle Paul made us feel so cherished each time we visited. They always had wonderful stories to tell as we would sit around the kitchen table. I will treasure those memories fondly. My Deepest Sympathy, Donna Chyz - Posted by: Robert Stobbe & Donna Chyz (nephew and niece) on: Jan 14, 2018

• Aunt Glad. Her house was spotless, her expectations (for both herself and others) were high, and her opinions were strong. As a child I was intimidated by her. But as an adult I took a deep breath and got to know her. She talked of her life, made me many perogies, introduced me to her friends, gave me LOTS of shoes, and when my face began to wrinkle she supplied me with Nivea Cream. We puzzled over life together. We laughed and sometimes cried together. I learned much. I saw her last three days before she died. She didn't talk about death, but she was preparing for it. The sadness that often overcame her in the last difficult years was gone. She talked only about happy times in her life. She spoke lovingly of Uncle Paul and proudly of her boys and their accomplishments. She told me (again) how very smart her grandchildren were. "It was a wonderful life," she said. "You know, I was very lucky to have a life like that." Rest in peace Auntie Glad. I will miss you. - Posted by: Sharon Loeppky (niece) on: Jan 14, 2018

• We are sorry for your loss Larry and David . We had some good times with Aunt Gladys even up to a couple of years ago when we visited her in her apartment and ordered in pizza. Gladys had a very full life and many good times. - Posted by: John and Willie penner (Nephew) on: Jan 14, 2018