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MAUREEN MARCELLA GIMPELJ
Born: Oct 04, 1942
Date of Passing: Nov 09, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMAUREEN MARCELLA GIMPELJ
With great sadness we announce the passing of Maureen on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at aged 83.
Left to mourn her passing, her loving husband of 60 years Janez, known as John; three children Catherine (Conrad) and their children Caitlin, Curtis (Denée), Michael, Stephanie; Michael; Daniel (Karen); her sisters Evelyn (late Raymond), Bernice (Albert), Isabelle (Raymond); brothers-in-law Joze (late Marjeta), Mirko; sisters-in-law Elizabeth (late Frank), Marija (late Alojz); also, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Maureen was predeceased by her parents Victor and Anna; brothers George (Mary), Lorne (Gail) and Jerry.
She was born in Swan Lake, Manitoba, the youngest child of 7. After her schooling, she became a nurse. During that time, she married her life’s love, John and they started their family. Her focus shifted to being a homemaker. She became involved in the North Kildonan and Slovenian Communities. As her children grew older, she volunteered her time on various committees. At the same time with John and business partner, they created Capital Auto Repair where she worked in an administrative role.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 95 MacDonald Ave., Winnipeg, MB, with viewing at 9:00 a.m., Mass at 10:00 a.m. and a Celebration of Life afterward followed by interment at Green Acres.
In Maureen’s memory, donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Auxiliary.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Our deepest condolences on the loss of Maureen. I remember her coming to Swan Lake and visiting Grandma Nellie Bertouille. Grandma often talked about her nieces and the fun they had. Remember her talking about the Van Achte girls with a smile on her face. Our sympathies to your family. - Posted by: Dale and Rhonda Evans(De Blonde) (Cousin) on: Nov 18, 2025
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Our condolences to John and the entire family on their losing a wonderful lady. Maureen has been our neighbour for nearly 40 years and we have been captivated by her wit, knowledge and cooking skills. She is also a loss for us, constantly seeing her busy in the yard and garden and enjoying a backyard bonfire or trying to get John’s attention to come to the phone or for dinner. We will miss her fruit roll ups but mostly we will miss her. Those in heaven will now have a turn at enjoying Maureen. - Posted by: Jerry & Annette Monastyrski (Neighbour) on: Nov 17, 2025
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So sorry to read that John lost his wife and Dan lost his mother, may God bless both of you and your families in this very difficult time. - Posted by: Ian and Susie Hailstone (business associate) on: Nov 15, 2025
