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MARVELLE MCPHERSON
Born: Dec 16, 1936
Date of Passing: Jun 04, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARVELLE MCPHERSON
It is with great sadness that Marvelle McPherson (nee Nichols) passed away on Thursday June 4, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre with her family at her side.
Marvelle is survived by her husband Barrie, daughters Terry-Lynne, son-in-law Ken Hause, daughter Tammy, and granddaughter Whitney Welling, one sister Ina Adams. Also, special niece Kathy Singer and her husband Ron, their family and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Reg and Irene Nichols, her sisters, Marjorie Janzen and Laverne Banman.
She was born in Carman Manitoba on December 16, 1936. After graduation from Elm Creek, she went into nursing at St. Boniface Hospital graduating in 1957 as a registered nurse. She later completed from the University of Manitoba a Bachelor of Nursing in 1967.
Marvelle’s volunteer work was extensive. She has been truly committed to St. Boniface General Hospital serving on boards, (Hospital, Foundation and Catholic Health Corporations), variety of committees and a leader in the Heart Care Community. Marvelle has been dedicated to North Kildonan United Church since 1970, serving as Sunday School Superintendent for several years, providing fund raising support, stewardship and Pastoral Care. Her support and volunteerism extends to many other organizations throughout Winnipeg, including United Way, Meals on Wheels, Pan Am Games, Westview Dance Club and several political organizations and local events. She received the Order of Canada for volunteerism in 1994.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 18 at North Kildonan Mennonite Church 1315 Gateway Road Winnipeg MB at 10:30 a.m.
A livestream of the service can be found with the following link: www.youtube.com/live/ADvIsPKKXjU
If you so wish donations may be made to North Kildonan United Church General Fund, 174 Pentland Street Winnipeg MB R2G 3S2 or etransfer treasurer.nkuc@mymts.net, or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 13, 2026
