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BONNIE HACKING-SCHMIDT
Born: Sep 09, 1963
Date of Passing: Oct 15, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBONNIE HACKING-SCHMIDT September 9, 1963 - October 15, 2015 Suddenly but peacefully, in the late evening of October 15, 2015, Bonnie passed away at her home at the age of 52. Bonnie leaves to mourn her husband of 25 years Neil; son Travis; daughter Miranda (Brayden); step daughters Tanis and Cindy; grandchildren Deven, Thomas, Kessa and Alexis; her mother, Leona; siblings Doug (Lori), George (Darlene), Lorie and Frances (Randy); brother-in-law Leslie (Peggy), and sister-in-law Leah. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her father Douglas and her mother-in-law Hazel. Bonnie was born and raised in Petersfield. She committed her life to her family, friends, and the New Democratic Party. Bonnie was a life long advocate for the poor, under privileged and the average person. She believed that every one deserved a good life regardless of their means. Bonnie had a wide range of interests. She was a competitive curler, and played in many provincial championships. Music was also one of Bonnie's greatest passions whether it be singing, playing the guitar, enjoying live music, writing her own pieces, or blasting her favourite songs at every opportunity. Bonnie's passion for politics was so prevalent in her life. She was a life long New Democratic and worked all over the country managing campaigns. Her love of American politics was a huge interest to her. Bonnie volunteered for many community events and with her organizational skills, any event she was a part of was sure to be a great success. Viewing will take place in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. A service celebrating Bonnie's life will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. also in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel with the Ven. Godfrey Mawejje officiating. Final resting place will be in St. George's Wakefield Churchyard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Garry Dola, Norman Pruden, Peter Bjornson, Luke Fiddler, Randy McKenzie, and Brayden Kinney. In lieu of flowers please donate to two causes that Bonnie held so close to her heart, Palliative Care and St. George's Wakefield church. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Bonnie was a terrific person, she was always trying to help and comfort her friends. We will miss her sadly - Posted by: Fred & Phyllis Ronge (Friend) on: Oct 22, 2015
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My condolences to Bonnie's family. Her energy and commitment to the greater good and her advocacy for those in need through democratic political processes will be greatly missed both by those she advocated for and those with whom she shared those goals. - Posted by: Susan Hart-Kulbaba (friend) on: Oct 22, 2015
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Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Norm and Diane Ostermann (acquaintance) on: Oct 22, 2015
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I worked with Bonnie on a number of campaigns. She was a tenacious, and a fierce advocate for the NDP and the candidates she worked with. Once, in a Concordia campaign, Bonnie saw a non-NDP sign on Talbot Ave. She was deeply offended. After all, Concordia was NDP to the core, she said. She immediately went out with a bunch of signs and came back having put up 25 of them down Talbot, including one at the original offending house, where she persuaded the homeowner to switch to Gary Doer and the NDP. Such was Bonnie's nature. I will miss her loyalty, sense of humour and deep commitment to social justice. My condolences to Bonnie's family. - Posted by: Darlene Dziewit (Friend) on: Oct 21, 2015
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My deepest condolences are extended to all of Bonnie's Family. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Bonnie for many years to pursue some common goals. She will be deeply and sadly missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Edward R. Arndt (Political Colleague) on: Oct 21, 2015
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Dear Neil & family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Bonnie's passing. Our thoughts are with all of you as well as the Hacking & Schmidt families. RIP Bonnie. - Posted by: Guy & Sharon Bissonnette (Friends) on: Oct 21, 2015