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DEANNE SOKE
Born: Aug 10, 1937
Date of Passing: Feb 22, 2023
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DEANNE SOKE
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after a brief illness, Deanne Soke, loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 85.
Gloria Deanne Park was born August 10, 1937, in Rainy River, ON. She moved to Winnipeg to attend college, where she met, and then married, John Arthur Soke on June 15, 1957. Together they raised four daughters: Jodie, Kathy, Sandra, and Donna in Selkirk, MB.
An affectionate matriarch, Deanne's perpetual tenderness for her family made her home a busy and constant destination for her children, grandchildren, their partners, and great-grandchildren. Deanne will be remembered for her many creative passions including quilting, knitting, and sewing, but especially for her kindness, generosity, selflessness, and deep friendships. Deanne enjoyed the many years she and John spent in Selkirk including time with cherished neighbours and friends at the Selkirk Volunteer Firefighters Association, Selkirk Eastern Star, and the quilting group at the Seniors Centre.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Gordon Howard Senior Centre (gordonhoward.ca). The family thanks the palliative care staff at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
Deanne was preceded in death by her father and mother, Clinton and Doris Park. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years John Soke, her sister Carolee (Park) Hogue, brother-in-law Rene Hogue, brother Ken Park, her sisters-in-law Sylvia Ewacka and Elva Soke. Her family cherishes her love, memories, and funny stories: Jodie, Merv, Tammy, Corey, Chayse, JC, Bryce, Emily, Brody, Oliver, Dayna, Alex, Arizona, Matilda, Kathy, Kym, Stacey, Sandra, Allyssa, Cole, Latitia, Aaron, Kaiya, Jonny, Willow, Donna, Ben, Seth, Milo, and her many adored nephews and nieces.
Family and friends are invited to visit Deanne's memorial page at www.interlakecremation.ca, where memories and condolences may be shared.
Arrangements entrusted to Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 25, 2023
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My deepest condolences, The many memories growing up in Selkirk on Nelson Avenue with the Soke family are too many to list. Deanne and John Soke always opened their homes and hearts to us, the wild children of Nelson Avenue and John always invited us in to his garage / workshop to teach and let us admire his many projects. How can I forget their dog, Rebel, the big black German Shepard ruled the street and was feed by almost everybody on the street. The street was never the same once the family moved on. So many of my great childhood memories Deanne and her family were part of. Thank you and your family for your many cherished contributions to my time growing up in Selkirk. - Posted by: Gregory Manahan (Corrector) (Old neighbour) on: Feb 28, 2023
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My deepest condolences, The many memories growing up in Selkirk on Nelson Avenue with the Soke family are too many to list. Deanne and John Soke always opened their homes and hearts to us, the wild children of Nelson Avenue and John always invited us in to his garage / workshop to teach and let us admire his many projects. How can I forget their dog, Sarge, the big black german Shepard ruled the street and was feed by almost everybody on the street. The street was never the same once the family moved on. So many of my great childhood memories Deanne and her family were part of. Thank you and your family for your many cherished contributions to my time growing up in Selkirk. - Posted by: Gregory Manahan (Old neighbour (Nelson Avenue) ) on: Feb 26, 2023