ELIZABETH (LIL) PANTELUK

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ELIZABETH (LIL) PANTELUK February 23, 1925 - November 23, 2012 On November 23, 2012 the angels came to take another angel home. It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth (Lil) Panteluk, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family, at the Arborg Personal Care Home. She was predeceased by her loving husband John (1996), son Steve (2007), and grandson Larry Sumka (1975); her parents Mathias and Elizabeth Reichert, and siblings, Carrie, Margaret, Katie, John, Tony, Joseph, Chris, Adam, Martin, Ann, Carrie, Mary and Jackie. Many fond memories of Lil will be cherished by her children and grandchildren, Carol and Martin Keller, Dwayne (Rhonda), Keith, Roger, Tanis (Chris); Shirley and Ted Sumka, Brenda (Curtis), Bev (Brian), Brad; Linda and Arnie Appell, Sheldon (Penny), Shaun (Christine), Sheresa; Rochelle Panteluk, Ben and Marc; Pat and Les Trakalo, Brent; Wayne and Sharon Panteluk, Danny and Amanda, and great-grandchildren, Laurel, Cameron, Brittany, Harmony, Cody, Taylor, Amber, Brooke and Carley. She also leaves to mourn, her two sisters-in-law Rose (Tony) and Rose (Chris) Reichert and the Panteluk family, along with many nieces and nephews. Lil was born February 23, 1925 to Mathias and Elizabeth Reichert in Berlo, MB at home. She was the second youngest of 14 children. She attended Berlo School until the age of 16. After school she was employed at the summer camp for the needy in Camp Morton, MB. She then moved to Winnipeg and worked as a housekeeper on Dorchester Avenue from 1942 to 1944. For a short period she returned to the family farm and resided with her parents. On October 31, 1944 she married John Panteluk and they purchased their first farm and started raising their family. In 1962, they purchased the Panteluk family homestead where they raised their six children. Lil was a hardworking devoted farmer's wife. Her strong sense of family and values were evident right till the very end. Lil's happiest moments were when she was surrounded by her family and friends. Lil had many interests that included cooking, visiting with neighbours, playing cards, gardening and of course BINGO. She had a great sense of Community and always welcomed you into her home, no one ever left her house hungry, some of the family favourites were her perogies, krumba perogies, air and cinnamon buns and brownies. She was a faithful Catholic and attended Camp Morton Catholic Church where she was involved in and enjoyed many functions. Lil stayed on the farm for 10 years after John's passing. Lil found it very lonely on the farm, at which point Steve decided it was time for a new puppy. Cuddles provided her with great comfort and companionship for many years. She then moved to the New Harbour in Gimli for three years, and then resided at Arborg Personal Care Home for the last three and one half years. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at the Arborg Personal Care Home for their compassion and extraordinary care that they provided to Mom. The pallbearers to lay her to rest will be her grandsons, Dwayne, Roger, Brad, Ben, Brent and Danny. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli, MB. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Gimli, MB. Interment to follow at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Berlo, MB. Donations may be made to St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, c/o Box 70, Meleb, MB R0C 2C0. Rest in Peace Mom Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2012