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EUGENIE ELAINE JOHNSTON
Date of Passing: Aug 21, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEUGENIE ELAINE JOHNSTON
After a long life, Eugenie "Genie" Johnston passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 94 years at Kin Place Personal Care Home, Oakbank, MB.
Genie was born in 1930, in the rural area of Morris, MB, the seventh of Anna and Ernest Hoffman’s 10 children. She married Tom Johnston in 1952 and lived in Manitoba all her life.
Genie is survived by two daughters: Marilyn Ruta (Marc) of Seven Sisters Falls, MB and Christine Johnston of Beausejour, MB. Also left to cherish Genie’s memory are three grandchildren, Kelli Gavaga (Jordan), Jodi Ruta (Clinton Orr) and Paul Ruta; and two great-grandchildren, Holden and Callum Gavaga. She was predeceased by her son Allan; daughter-in-law Lynda and grandson Dale in 1989. Also predeceasing her were her parents; sisters, Ethel, Esther, Mickey and Adeline; brothers, Ervin, David, Elvin, Earle and Manny.
A private family interment will take place at the Lac du Bonnet Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Genie’s memory to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2024, Aug 24, 2024
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I was very sorry to learn of Genie’s passing. I remember her kindness and that great laugh! Our family thought the world of Genie and send our sincerest condolences to all of her loved ones during this difficult time. She will be missed. - Posted by: Nicole Guay (Heroux) (Family friend) on: Aug 26, 2024
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My condolences to the family. Genie was a wonderful lady, I enjoyed our many visits together at BP Park. Her great inner strength was something I really admired. - Posted by: Jean Heroux (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2024
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Our sympathy to all the family. Genie was a bright spot in the greater Elias family friendships, from Morris to the Whiteshell. Rest in peace dear friend. - Posted by: Joyce & John Elias (friends) on: Aug 26, 2024
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I always treasured our time together and she will be missed. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Holly (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2024
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I have many fond memories of Genie, the mother to my sister-in-law, Marilyn. My heart goes out to the families. I remember her laugh and her smile. Take care in this most difficult time. Love Diane - Posted by: Diane M Bourbonnais (Sister-in-law to Marilyn Ruta) on: Aug 24, 2024