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BARBARA C. FILUK (HOLLAND)
Born: Apr 07, 1939
Date of Passing: Sep 16, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBARBARA C. FILUK (HOLLAND) April 7, 1939 - September 16, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Barbara (Barb) Filuk. Barb was born in Winnipeg and was predeceased by her parents, William Emrys and Margaret Holland. Mom/Nana will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her adoring children, Blair (Karli Whittam), Shauna (Tim Scott) and Alison (James MacKay), their father, Robert Filuk and her six cherished grandchildren, Elise, Brett, Simon, Adam, Samantha and Jack. Barb was also a loving sister to Marilyn (Dale), an aunt to Christine and Erik, a special niece to Aunt Mimi and Uncle Bill, and a close cousin to their children, Gary (Wendy) and Grant (Kelle) along with their families. Barb will be best remembered by those who knew and loved her for her beautiful smile, infectious laugh, kind heart and her positive outlook on life. These are just a few of her memorable traits that Barb's friends will miss and remember fondly. Barb's friends hail from all over the globe. To name just a few there are the "Beavers", the Steel Magnolias, the Brown Jug gang, the Pain Clinic, her co-workers at the Health Services Centre, the WWC coffee crew, the Nursing Class of 1960 and Barb's longtime childhood friend, Heather Ireland. Barb's lifelong dedication and work as a compassionate Registered Nurse earned her the respect of the medical community and of her patients at the Health Sciences Centre. Her caring nature and personal touch provided her patients with much comfort. Barb was also known for her "lead by example" mentorship to many medical students learning intravenous pre-operative procedures. Throughout her life Barb devoted countless volunteer hours to organizations that she felt most passionate about: the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Virtuosi, Westminster United Church and the Junior League. She was also a founding member of the new "Recovery Nurses United", an association for nurses recovering from addiction. Barb enjoyed travelling the world. It all started with many camping trips to Detroit Lakes and skiing holidays with her family, and then visiting her son Blair and his family in the USA, friends in Vancouver, Toronto and New York and led to far away destinations such as Egypt, China, South Africa, Australia and South America to name a few. Nothing gave Barb more pleasure than hosting her family and dear friends to her home for fabulous dinner parties and memorable Christmas Eve celebrations. Much to the delight of her guests, Barb took advantage of these events to show off her extensive collection of fashionable shoes, belts and handbags! A celebration of Barb's life will take place on Friday, October 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barb's honour to any of Winnipeg's vibrant and exciting music and art organizations that she so dearly loved. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Mom, you will be forever in our hearts!
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2018
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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We will always remember your laughter. You did like to party. Rest In Peace. Our thoughts go out to Blair, Shauna, & Alison & their families. Judy, Reg, Janet & David. - Posted by: Judy & Reg Low (Friends) on: Oct 25, 2018
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Memories go back to high school, with more frequent contact in the last few years. We offer condolences to Shauna and the family. - Posted by: Keith and Helen Black (Friend) on: Oct 05, 2018
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On behalf of the WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni we extend our sincerest condolences to Barb's family and friends - Posted by: Marian Ulyatt (WGH/HSC Nursing Alumni Friendship Convenor) on: Sep 30, 2018
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Piano duet partners as young children, high school, nursing and maintained our friendship throughout our adulthood. So many many fond memories. Visits to Winnipeg will be forever changed. My sincerest condolences - Posted by: Pat Donahue nee Fraser (Long time friend) on: Sep 26, 2018
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Barb and I were good friends and close neighbours since the 1960s, sharing holidays, walks, biking, movies, lunches to each other's place and visits to my cottage. She was always fun, upbeat and so easy to be with. I will miss her company terribly. Rest in peace, Dorothy Knowles, friend forever. - Posted by: Dorothy Knowles (Friend) on: Sep 25, 2018
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So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I have fond memories of our growing up in the West End of Winnipeg in the 1950s. She was such fun at our high school parties and choir. Above all, I will miss her infectious laugh which was like no other. My sincere condolences to her family. We have lost someone so special. - Posted by: Dennis Eyjolfsson (Friend) on: Sep 25, 2018
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We will miss you. The way you were had such a positive effect on us that we won't forget!! - Posted by: Marilyn and Gaylen Armstrong (close friends) on: Sep 24, 2018
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I remember Barb for her infectious laugh, kind heart, doer attitude and positive outlook when I travelled in her social circle some 62 years ago. We were fortunate to keep in touch over the years by exchanging Christmas cards. My condolences to her family. - Posted by: Cy & Carolann Johnson (Friend) on: Sep 23, 2018
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Dear Barb, You were always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Such a kind and caring person. A traveler who wanted to see as much as possible in the time she was given. If she wasn’t tearing around in her little red bug she was off to Africa. I could barely keep up. Life was a symphony sprinkled with a measure of pain but most importantly you touched a lot of peoples lives Barb. You made a difference. Be at peace dear friend. Be at peace. - Posted by: Lesley-Ann O’Hara (Friend) on: Sep 22, 2018
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😥😥So sad to hear this. So hard to process! Barb you lived life to the fullest! I’ll miss our monthly lunches with you - it was always so great getting together! I wish you love and light always. Soar my friend. ❤️ Sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: Carol Dupuis (Friend and former colleague ) on: Sep 22, 2018
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I will always remember Barb's cheering and clapping at early badminton games. She was always lovely to us and I know how she will be missed. Such a kind person. Our sincerest condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Kae & Perry Edwards (Friends) on: Sep 22, 2018
