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ELSIE HOLLAND (BORKOWKSI)
Date of Passing: May 09, 2019
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ELSIE HOLLAND
(BORKOWKSI)
She was raised on the farm at Mink Creek, Manitoba, one of eight siblings, four girls, four boys. She became a rural school teacher Grades 1 to 12. Then later met and married our dad Fred, and became a great homemaker, cook and baker. There were always fresh baked goodies for us after school. Mom taught us to be kind, courteous and hardworking as she was. Mom, never complained. She loved Bingo, dancing, her beautiful flower gardens and trips to the U.S.A and Europe with Dad, friends and relatives. She loved watching the Blue Bombers and Jets on TV and when working for University of Manitoba, Food Services. She was thrilled when she got to serve the Bombers when they practiced there. At her last seniors home on Hudson Street, she loved watching the birds, bunnies and even deer that made their way to her patio.
We will miss you Mom. Love your children, Ronald (Leigh), Shirley (Edward), Suzanne (Gary) and Francine (Cam) plus seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
As per her wishes, there will be no funeral. Her children will celebrate her life at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2019
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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I know you are at peace now mama, with your loved ones and daddy but you left my heart shattered, broken, I miss you so much. You left such a deep void I cannot fill, our evening talks, your smile when I would come visit you, your hugs but most of all the loss of feeling your love, you were such a loving mama, the best, thank you for all the love and wonderful memories❤️ - Posted by: Francine Holland (Youngest Daughter) on: Jun 21, 2019
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We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Elsie's passing. Love and hugs go out to you, our cousins, as you deal with this loss. We always enjoyed our visits with your Mom and Dad around the holiday season and of course the family luncheons that we used to hold. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! - Posted by: Coralyn (Holland) Seburn (Family) on: May 29, 2019
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To Ron, Shirley, Suzanne, Francine and families. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Auntie Elsie was a very special lady, always full of joy and laughter. Frank and I feel blessed to have been able to spend quality time with Auntie Elsie these past few months including our last visit on May 8th. She loved to tease us and we would tease right back. Our parents (Cordie, Mel, Elsie and Fred) took some wonderful trips together, including Arizona and San Francisco. I'm sure you all have great memories of your Mom, Keep them close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tracy and Frank - Posted by: Tracy and Frank Nelson (Niece) on: May 23, 2019
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Hi sweet Mama, oh my gosh, where do I begin ? How does one go on without their Mother ? You were my best friend, someone who was always there for me, who loved me for me. I miss your cute smile, your laughter, our nightly conversations, your hugs, your kisses. The last 5 months have been so hard on your 93 year old body, you went through so much, you kept on going , until God needed another Angel in Heaven. Nothing can heal the hole in my heart the day you left. I hold on to my memories, i touch pictures of you, hold you in my heart. I am so proud of you Mama, everyone who met you, loves you !! You were so sweet, friendly, funny, loving, caring and so much more. Such a special lady, and, we were so blessed to have you as our Mom. I love you , and will see you again one day. Hugs and kisses, Sue - Posted by: Suzanne Palehitski (Holland) (Daughter) on: May 23, 2019
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Sorry for you loss Holland family. I was your neighbor down Patricia Avenue back in the 60's. I was cousins to the Pickard's and a distant relative to both Benoit families on Patricia. Francine was a playmate of mine. Ghislaine Lambert, nee:Gigi Lavallee - Posted by: Ghislaine Lambert (Gigi Lavallee) (Neighbor) on: May 23, 2019
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We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother! ❤🌹⚘ - Posted by: Vera Moore (Family) on: May 19, 2019
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We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We’re thinking of all of you. Aunty Elsie was such a wonderful lady and provided us all with so many good memories which I hope will comfort you all going forward. Love Darlene, Randy and family - Posted by: Darlene (moore) Siver (Great niece) on: May 19, 2019
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Mom, I’m going to miss those Sunday morning breakfasts with you in the morning. We never knew what to get, and we were getting tired of Egg McMuffins. I’m going to miss those phone calls from you asking if the Jets or Bombers were playing. Then always that back up call with you saying,”I forgot to ask what time and what channel.” I’m going to miss you saying, “Hi Sweetie,” whenever I came to see you. I will miss our talks about you telling me about your early life on the farm. I will miss your funny stories, like the one when dad was courting you and he showed you his bank account and it looked pretty good, until you found out it was actually his brothers bank account. I’ll miss your laughter. Most of all, I will miss you mom, I love you so much. Say hi to Dad for me me. Your loving son, Ron - Posted by: Ron Hoolland (Son) on: May 18, 2019
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I am so sad and sorry to hear of Elsie’s passing. We lovingly called her the “President & CEO of ‘Cartertown’” as she introduced my husband and I to each other back in 2002 - she lived in the house between us on Carter Avenue. We moved in 2007 but have always had her in our hearts. Very fond memories of her, she kept such a lovely home and worked hard at her beautiful garden daily, even at her older age. We all (my husband Hank, and including our daughter, who we named Carter) send our most sincere condolences, love and hugs to all of her children who we had the privilege of knowing those years. We ran into her here and there and she was always happy to greet us with a hug. Rest peacefully Elsie. Hugs to all of you, her children, and family. - Posted by: Karen Wesa (Former neighbour) on: May 18, 2019
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Hey, Cousins, We are so sorry for your loss. Auntie Elsie was such a sweetheart, always brightening up our day! She will be missed! - Posted by: Lori (Cousin) on: May 18, 2019
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I was truely saddened by Miss Elsie's passing, she always had a great story to tell in her own little way. Always blinged out and her hair coiffed, along with her great smile. She will truly be missed by all. - Posted by: DENISE (ROTARY NEIGHBOUR) on: May 18, 2019
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Our deepest condolences during this difficult time! - Posted by: Lindsay & Jeannette O'Neill (friend) on: May 18, 2019