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MARIAN (ADELE) YAKIMISCHAK (KEILBACK)
Born: Sep 27, 1929
Date of Passing: Mar 10, 2020
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MARIAN (ADELE) YAKIMISCHAK
(nee KEILBACK)
Adele was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Mary Ann Keilback; husband Orest; brother, Jack Keilback; and sisters-in-law Paula and Pat Keilback. She is survived by her brother, Jim, of Regina; nephews, Curt (Linda), Brian (Lana), Drew (Dawn), Reid, Jay; and nieces, Lois, Janet (Chris), Ginny, Andrea (Mike), and Brenda (Kevin).
Adele was born in Cloverleaf, Manitoba on September 27, 1929, the younger sister to Jack and Jim, and a proud descendant of the Selkirk Settlers. At age 13, the family moved to Winnipeg, where Adele completed her schooling and got her first job as a typist at Radio Oil. Later, an exciting career opportunity with the federal government drew her to Ottawa for several years. Upon returning to Winnipeg, she worked for the Research Branch of Fisheries and Oceans, retiring in 1989. In October, 1974, she married Orest Yakimischak.
Family and friends were very important to Adele. From the beginning, she was surrounded by cousins, aunts and uncles, and the close connections that developed culminated in several family reunions that Adele helped to organize. Friendships from her schooldays continued into adulthood. Always very active in the community, she and Orest were longtime volunteers with the Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association's bowling league. Both worked tirelessly to obtain heritage designation for the site of the Manitoba Glassworks that was founded in Beausejour by her paternal grandfather. Adele served in the Women's Reserve Navy (WRENS), and was a member of Windsor Park United Church. She was an avid Blue Bomber fan, and along with her husband, helped out at many Bomber Alumnae functions.
Our warm, young-at-heart aunt travelled extensively, loved to ski, curl, dance and visit. She excelled at knitting, and enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, but her real passion was her furry friends - the dogs and cats in her life.
Adele's family thanks the staff at Actionmarguerite for the outstanding care and compassion shown to our dear aunt and sister.
A funeral service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to donate to the Winnipeg Humane Society, or the charity of their choice.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 14, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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To cousin Adele's family we send our love and deepest sympathies. She was such a wonderful lady to know. - Posted by: Margurite Thiessen (Cousin on Keilback side) on: Mar 27, 2020
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Adele was a wonderful friend. I met her when we were both in the Wrens. Lots of get together with friends. We lost touch but met up again when we were both living in Windsor Park. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: A. Chapman (friend) on: Mar 21, 2020
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When I think of the words to best describe my amazing Aunt, God's creation of the perfect image comes to mind. Her soft spoken, gentle nature, beautiful smile, great sense of humor along with the biggrst heart of gold EVER is the way I will always remember her. She gave to her nieces and nephews the most wonderful childhood through adulthood memories one can only imagine. She sure was all about family and about giving of her time to those in need, she absolutey loved life. I will never understand why this perfect soul had to live out her golden Yeats in such an imperfect state of mind. I keep searching for someone or something to blame but not God. Love you so much Aunt Adele but I never told you, I regret that and I can only hope you felt it. Until we meet again, with all my love, Andrea - Posted by: Andrea Schoenecker (Niece) on: Mar 15, 2020
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What can I add about my beloved Aunt Adele? She was kind, soft spoken, compassionate, selfless and loving. Her love for our family met no bounds. She took such wonderful care of “Bubba” our grandfather. One of my favourite childhood memories is opening her eyelids on Christmas morning. She never got angry with us.. she would just giggle. I will always love and miss you Aunt Adele. Big hugs to our family who are now welcoming you. See you again soon. - Posted by: Ginny (niece) on: Mar 14, 2020