ADELA (ADELINE) HOCALUK

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ADELA (ADELINE) HOCALUK March 22, 1930 - January 15, 2012 After a lengthy illness, peacefully in her sleep, Adeline passed away with her family at her side on January 15, 2012. Adeline is survived by her children Randy (Audrey), Joanne (Kirby) Gerstmar, Trevor (Dianna Mae); grandchildren Amanda (Steven) Fernandes, Justin (Nikki), Kyle and Gavin Gerstmar, Tyler, Caitlin, Cody, and beautiful great-grandchildren Isis, Valencia, Andrew, Kayden and Shawn; sister Mary Manitowich; brother Carl (Peggy) Jablonsky; sisters-in-law Gladys Hocaluk and Grace Drobot. Adeline will also be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Peter, parents Albert and Nellie Jablonski, her brother Edward, and brother-in-law Peter Manitowich. Born March 22, 1930 in Poplar Park, MB Adeline later met the love of her life Peter and married in 1948. They raised a family and lived together for 59 years. Adeline loved celebrating with her family, music, sewing, knitting, gardening, puzzles, good food, socializing, baking for her grandchildren, and enjoyed going on whist drives with her friends. Adeline had a smile that could light up a room and it will be dearly missed. The family wishes to express their gratitude to HomeCare and the staff at the Selkirk General Hospital for their care and compassion in her final days. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., at Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk with Fr. Dado Parrenas officiating. Interment of ashes will follow at St. Clements Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2012