Margaret NESTIBO

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NESTIBO: Margaret Matz. September 25 1925 – March 24, 2014. Our Mother, Margaret, peacefully passed away at Bren Del Win Lodge in Deloraine, Manitoba on March 24th. Mom was born in Lampman, Saskatchewan to Ralph and Magdalena Matz, and grew up in a large family of ten siblings. She worked in Winnipeg and while visiting her sister Catherine, at Goodlands, met Theodore (Ted) Nestibo, whom she married in Deloraine in 1945. They farmed and raised their four children, on the farm south of Goodlands for thirty years, before retiring to Deloraine in 1976. Mom possessed both an outer and inner beauty. She was a generous person, a gracious hostess and a good friend. She was always ready for a cup of coffee. No one made a tastier pie or prepared a full meal faster than Mom. She was very artistic and enjoyed painting and needlework. Mom, along with Dad enjoyed traveling; seeing different countries and meeting new people. Most importantly, Mom had a quiet strength of character, a steadfast faith in God, and was a wonderful loving wife, mother and grandmother. When Dad’s health deteriorated due to Alzheimer’s disease, she was a compassionate caregiver and advocate for his well-being. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Ted, in 1998, her three brothers and five sisters. She will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by her family: Calvin (Julie), Darlene (Graham Cameron), Pamela (Bob Radcliffe), and Blake (Teresa). Grandchildren: Ryan, Calla (Paul Oxley), Trina Nestibo; Stacey (Darryn Wilson), Colin (Carmen) Cameron; Mason (Kimberly), Lindsay (Ryan Ginter), Holly Radcliffe; Teagan, Kristian, Nolan, and Juliana Nestibo. Great grandchildren: Pierce, Wade, and Guy Oxley; Brayden and Cameron Wilson; Rhys and Drew Cameron; Ethan, Bennett and Dylan Radcliffe, Julia and Callie Ginter. Margaret is also survived by her sisters Catherine Nestibo and Lena Klein; sisters-in-law Evelyn Cavers, Bernice Thompson, Frances (Howard) Edwards, Ann (Roy) Matz and many nieces, nephews and friends. During Mom’s last years, vascular dementia stole her mind, but not her spirit. Mom’s memory often faltered but we want to thank many people who did not forget her. We would like to express our appreciation to the staff at the Bren Del Win Lodge for their tender, respectful care and support that they provided to Mom on a daily basis. She loved and was loved. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Bren Del Win Lodge, the Goodlands Cemetery Fund, Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice. A family graveside service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at a later date.Messages of condolence may be made online at www.wheatlandfs.com.Smith Funeral Home(204) 747-2088 www.wheatlandfs.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 05, 2014