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MARVELLE MCPHERSON
Born: Dec 16, 1936
Date of Passing: Jun 04, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARVELLE MCPHERSON
It is with great sadness that Marvelle McPherson (nee Nichols) passed away on Thursday June 4, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre with her family at her side.
Marvelle is survived by her husband Barrie, daughters Terry-Lynne, son-in-law Ken Hause, daughter Tammy, and granddaughter Whitney Welling, one sister Ina Adams. Also, special niece Kathy Singer and her husband Ron, their family and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Reg and Irene Nichols, her sisters, Marjorie Janzen and Laverne Banman.
She was born in Carman Manitoba on December 16, 1936. After graduation from Elm Creek, she went into nursing at St. Boniface Hospital graduating in 1957 as a registered nurse. She later completed from the University of Manitoba a Bachelor of Nursing in 1967.
Marvelle’s volunteer work was extensive. She has been truly committed to St. Boniface General Hospital serving on boards, (Hospital, Foundation and Catholic Health Corporations), variety of committees and a leader in the Heart Care Community. Marvelle has been dedicated to North Kildonan United Church since 1970, serving as Sunday School Superintendent for several years, providing fund raising support, stewardship and Pastoral Care. Her support and volunteerism extends to many other organizations throughout Winnipeg, including United Way, Meals on Wheels, Pan Am Games, Westview Dance Club and several political organizations and local events. She received the Order of Canada for volunteerism in 1994.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 18 at North Kildonan Mennonite Church 1315 Gateway Road Winnipeg MB at 10:30 a.m.
A livestream of the service can be found with the following link: www.youtube.com/live/ADvIsPKKXjU
If you so wish donations may be made to North Kildonan United Church General Fund, 174 Pentland Street Winnipeg MB R2G 3S2 or etransfer treasurer.nkuc@mymts.net, or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We were so very saddened to hear of Marvel's passing; she and Barrie were such mentors to us at Westview Dance Club when we were new members. We enjoyed meeting in Florida to go dancing whenever schedules permitted; sincere condolences to Barrie and all the McPherson & Nichols families. - Posted by: Phil & Cyndi Brown (Friends) on: Jun 13, 2026
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Marvelle was my Head nurse on Pediatrics when I graduated at St. Boniface Hospital in 1967. Though she soon climbed the ladder. I have never forgotten her. When I started to attend the Alumni Dinners, I would always look for her. I thought she never changed. I was sorry not to see her the last couple of years at the dinner.,she was truly an unforgettable person. . Sincere condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all and Marvelle will be in my prayers. - Posted by: Linda Homenick needs to Dagdick (Co worker) on: Jun 13, 2026
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My deepest condolences to Barrie, Terry-Lynn (Ken), Tammy, Whitney and family. My husband and I first met Marvelle & Barry while working as volunteers for a political campaign back in the 1980's. When we stepped into North Kildonan United Church in the early 1990's, it was Marvelle and Barrie who welcomed us with open arms and we knew we had found our church family. Marvelle will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart as I truly considered both she and Barrie my 'second parents.' Marvelle was a kind, caring person whose concern for everyone around her was second to none. May you fly high with the angels! Love Heather S. - Posted by: Heather Schaub (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2026
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I have fond memories of working with Marvelle at St Boniface Hospital. Condolences to her family. - Posted by: Rosemary Law (Former colleague) on: Jun 13, 2026
