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MARY BRELIS
Born: Sep 30, 1926
Date of Passing: Mar 17, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY BRELIS Peacefully, comfortably, and with family by her side, Mary passed away on March 17, 2016 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Mary was born September 30, 1926 to Peter and Katherine Thiessen in Kleefeld, Manitoba. She lived her childhood in Steinbach, moving to Winnipeg in the late 1940s with her sister Betty. Mary met Mike Brelis during the great flood of 1950 and so began her amazing life. Together they raised seven children, and now have 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. In addition, she embraced many others as her own and was known as "Mom" and "Grandma" to countless others. Mary was an original working mother. Over the years she was employed in various positions, helping to provide an enjoyable life to her family. Mary was continually involved in her children's activities, the church, legion, Women's Institute, and other organizations, holding various positions and appointments. Mary was predeceased by her parents and four of her siblings. Mary's family wishes to thank the Paramedics, the staff at the St. Boniface Cardiac Care Ward and the Intensive Cardiac Care Unit for their care and compassion shown to her. An additional thank you to Catherine Place for the support and care given to Dad during this time and everyone who visited Mom in the hospital. The Celebration of Life will be held at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m., reception to follow with interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Friends Funeral Service, 204-339-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 22, 2016
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to Uncle Mike, all of the cousins, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, my other uncles and their families as well. Aunt Mary was always an inspiration and her ability to smile while all of us cousins were loud and rambunctious on our visits was a guide to good mothering. I recently adopted my oldest son's two young children.It is a great Thiessen trait to know anything is possiblle, and Aunt Mary was a great example. You will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Marlene Thiessen (Niece) on: Apr 01, 2016
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My sympathies to Uncle Mike and to all Aunt Mary's family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to her remaining brothers and their wives. May God hold you all in his arms tomorrow as you pay tribute and say your formal farewell. Aunt Mary was so beautiful and loving. There will always be a place in my heart for this gracious women who included me in family long before I married into the family.Love Margurite. - Posted by: Margurite Thiessen (niece) on: Mar 23, 2016
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I always enjoyed chatting with Mary after church. She and Mike were both interested in Scott and supported his trip to Ukraine several years ago. R.I.P. Mary you led a full and rewarding life. - Posted by: Sheila Johnston and Scott Wannan (church friend) on: Mar 23, 2016
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Mike We are Very sorry to hear of Mary's passing, Mary will always be one of my favorite people with such a warm smile and great hugs. Mary will be very sadly misses in Domain at church and the legion Auxillary and just about any function that was held in the Domain Hall. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy, I'm sure God is glad to have another loving angle. - Posted by: Wendy and Rick Manness (Friends) on: Mar 22, 2016