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GERTRUDE BECENKO (KOWALCHUK)
Born: Nov 11, 1929
Date of Passing: Nov 03, 2020
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GERTRUDE BECENKO
(KOWALCHUK)
Gertrude will be sadly missed by her son Gordon (Susan), and daughter Cynthia.
Grandchildren, Kent (Amanda), Ryan Becenko, Frankie (Jennifer), Johnny Faschauner, Amy (Joe) Estabrooks, Timmy, Jeffrey Faschauner.
Great-grandchildren, Madyson, Shayla, Frankie, Alexia, Precious, Gorgeous, Glamourous, Janelle, Aaliyah, Angelica. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters, Adolph, Isabelle, Edmund, Julia, Bernard, Anton, Josephine, Arthur and Chester, along with their spouses and children.
Gertrude was predeceased by her parents, Julian and Karolina Kowalchuk; her husband John; sister Magdalen; and brothers, Emil, August, Lawrence.
Gertrude was born on November 11, 1929, in Tiny, Saskatchewan, near Canora. She helped raise many of her brothers and sisters while also helping on the family farm. In 1951 she married her husband John. Gertrude and John welcomed many family members to come and stay with them in Winnipeg. It has been said that she was a Good Hostess and Cook; many still use her recipes. Gertrude worked at Palm Dairy, several Garment Manufacturers in Winnipeg, as well as selling Avon Products. Gertrude enjoyed visits with her family throughout Canada, and vacations in Arizona and California, which all helped to enhance her Spoon Collection. Gertrude was a member of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church where she was involved with the Catholic Women's League. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards with family, and many friends at the seniors clubs.
A private family interment will be held at a later date at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens.
We would like to thank all the staff and volunteers at the Maples Personal Care Home, for their help in providing aid and comfort in these trying times.
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 Nov 07, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Gordon & Susan, Cindy & Families Thinking of all of you with sympathy & thankful to have known your Mom(Grandma). She was very special to all of us & her love & devotion to her family was so obvious in the way her eyes would light up when she talked about her grandchildren & great-grandchildren. - Posted by: Sandra Nordin (Niece ) on: Nov 12, 2020
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Gertie was a friendly neighbour. I enjoyed my neighbourly chats with her, whenever I saw her outside. My deepest sympathies go out to all of her family. - Posted by: Dianne Kennedy (neighbour) on: Nov 07, 2020
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Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace! - Posted by: Cordelia Ciesielski (Niece) on: Nov 07, 2020
