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TERESA (TEKLA) DZWONEK
Date of Passing: Jan 25, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTERESA (TEKLA) DZWONEK June 4, 1940 - January 25, 2013 Teresa Dzwonek passed peacefully at Grace Hospice on Friday, January 25, 2013 with her best friend and daughter Sonia by her side. Teresa came to Canada from Australia to start her adventure. She was a mother at heart and had her three prides and joys Lawrence, Tony and Sonia. She then went on to nursing school and had a very fulfilling career with many years spent at Concordia Hospital. This is where she met and kept her very close group of friends. She later went on to give her caring hand as a nurse in the community. Every patient she took care of was lucky to feel her tender touch and she treated each and every one with dignity and love. Teresa was beyond an amazing person; she had a magnetic personality and was always full of life. She had a unique way of making everyone she met feel special. Because much of her family lived far away, her friends became like family to her. She loved you all so much and cherished the times you shared. Although far away, she was close to and deeply loved by her family abroad. Always near to her heart were her dearest brother Peter, her sisters Helena, Katarina and Vera and all other family members. Teresa's true calling was being Nana. Nothing made her happier than her beautiful granddaughters, Rylan and Brooklyn. She loved them with all her heart and couldn't be more proud of them at every moment. They were the lights of her life and the time they spent with each other were precious. A huge thank you to Grace Hospice. All the staff helped create such happiness for her in her last days. She came to love the staff and them to love her. The family can't thank you enough for the outstanding care and love you showed mom. She will be deeply missed and always remembered by her children, Lawrence, Tony and Sonia (Darren). Her granddaughters Rylan and Brooklyn, her siblings, Peter (Dale), Helena, Katarina and Vera, all her family abroad, her very special friends and everyone who knew her. Teresa would not want us to be sad but rather remember the good times we were able to share with her. She would want us to not remember her sick but energetic and full of life. A beautiful saying that helped her in her last days... The most wasted of all days, is one without laughter . Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler at Henderson Highway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation. If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Then place them in my mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Publish Date: Jan 29, 2013
TERESA (TEKLA) DZWONEK With sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Teresa (Tekla) Dzwonek on Friday, January 25, 2013, at the Grace Hospice at 72 years of age. Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 31 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler at Henderson Hwy. A longer obituary will follow in Tuesday's edition.
Publish Date: Jan 26, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2013
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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You are missed Teresa. Thank you for the book. I will cherish it always. RIP my dear friend Teresa. Always remembered. Never forgotten - Posted by: Marko Malusic (Friend) on: Nov 26, 2013
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I've only met my aunty Teresa a small handful of times but I loved spending those special times with her. Our family has always spoken so highly of her too. It's so wonderful to read that she touched so many people. Lots of love to Laurence, Tony and Sonia- you are always welcome if you are ever in Australia. Renai & Clay x - Posted by: Renai (Aunty) on: Jan 31, 2013
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Your Mom & I had such fun at your wedding Sonia & Darren, I will always remember her smile and how much she loved Rylan & Brooklyn. Teresa will be missed by so many. You have been an amazing daughter & best friend to your Mom Sonia, how beautiful for you both to have what you both did. God bless you all & give you courage, comfort and strength. Love, Cathy Watkins - Posted by: Cathy Watkins (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013
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So I met Teresa when I was about 5 years old. Teresa and her family lived a couple houses down from us on Adamdell cres. My mom and her became really good friends and so did Sonia and I. I have so many great memories of Teresa. She was like a second mom to me growing up. I loved her very much even tho through the years I didn't see her much. Her and Sonia mean so much to me. Teresa was such a kind loving person. And anybody that got to know her would know that. She will be missed dearly, but now she is no longer in any pain. She has left a mark in my heart and I thank her for that. Love you!! Amy xxoo - Posted by: Amy Friederici (Kostynuik) (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013
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Love you so much Auntie. Your infectious smile will be missed. Sonia, you are one of the strongest people I know. I am so proud of you and your mom would be too. love you always xoxo - Posted by: Tammy Oneschuk (great neice) on: Jan 29, 2013
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Everything that was said about Teresa in her obituary is true. She was one of the kindness and nicest ladies that you could ever meet. Although our relationship with Teresa was too short, we will miss her dearly. With our shared love of both Rylan and Brooklyn, we promise keep them in our hearts, just as Teresa would. - Posted by: Mal and Sandy Woligrocki (In-laws) on: Jan 29, 2013
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My heart goes out to you and your family Sonia. I know it is not easy losing your mom but I found comfort after losing my mom in knowing that she was no longer suffering and could be at peace. Your mom will always be with you everyday and I know she'll be watching over all of you. - Posted by: Sadie (friend) on: Jan 29, 2013
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You will be missed Teresa! We were so blessed to have met you. You were so sweet and kind. - Posted by: Meagan & Lambert Wiebe (Family friends ) on: Jan 29, 2013
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Lawrence, Tony & Sonia...I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a truly amazing Woman. Such a kind, gentle & caring soul in every way & such a positive spirit. Although I had not seen her in the past few years, she was always in my thoughts. A family member of mine always said that I was lucky...because "I" had the Best God Mother...and she was right. You will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Lucy Wojciechowski-Hart (God Daughter) on: Jan 29, 2013
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I never knew your mom Sonia, but you look so much like her, and what a beautiful obituary, and the last part about picking flowers and giving them to her....beautiful...you have made your mom proud not only in life but in memory. Love Susan and Ann Tuckett - Posted by: Susan () on: Jan 29, 2013
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I met Tekla while she was at the "Riverview Health Centre" and was instantly drawn into her beautiful personality. We had many wonderful times together. May you as family find the strength you need to journey through this time. - Posted by: Amos Fehr (Chaplain) on: Jan 29, 2013
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Just think of her free from suffering and pain. Your memories will always be with you. - Posted by: Alice Parisien (co-worker) on: Jan 29, 2013
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I met Tekla (Teresa) when she was staying at her daughter's home so she could be close to her grandchildren. She had become quite weak and required assistance to climb the stairs, and other activities of daily living. I spent 8 hours a day with her and we talked about her life and mine. She had a great ability to take out of a story the things I left out. Some days I was not sure if it was me taking care of her or her taking care of me, in a sense. She always held her head high and tried not to admit her pain, but as I grew to care for her I could see it. She said I should have been a nurse and I told her I was too old to start, but that I would become a health care aid. I went with her and her daughter when she was taken to Riverview, I had helped her pack and talked with her about her reservations of leaving her grandchildren and needed to see her through to where I knew they could care for her in a manner she deserved. I want her to know that I did take my health care aid certificate and I did it in 2 1/2 months and now work in the community as she did and think of her often. I am also on a waiting list to start nursing. Thank you for being a mentor to me and giving me strength to be the best I can be. Go with God and have peace from your pain Teresa. You are sadly missed! <3 - Posted by: Holly Anne Fox Ellis (Care giver and friend) on: Jan 29, 2013
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Miss You Mom xoxo - Posted by: Darren Rogalski (Son) on: Jan 29, 2013
