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VIOLET KOWALEWICH (VI) (DENISIUK)
Born: Jan 24, 1952
Date of Passing: Aug 23, 2020
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VIOLET KOWALEWICH
(DENISIUK)
January 24, 1952 - August 23, 2020
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Violet Kowalewich in the early hours of Sunday, August 23 at St. Boniface Hospital. After a weekend with her family, Violet's wish to be at peace with her Lord was finally granted.
Violet will be sadly missed by Don, her husband of 47 years, her son Brent (Tania), daughter Laura (Jeremy), grandboys, Daniel, Joshua and Luke, mother-in-law Anne Kowalewich, brother Curt Denisiuk, sister Maryann Bodnarus, nieces, nephews and many friends. Violet was predeceased by her parents, John and Alexandra Denisiuk and older sister Nina Iwaniuk.
Violet, the youngest of four children, was born on January 24, 1952, in Ethelbert, MB, to parents, John and Alexandra Denisiuk (Sayewich), who immigrated from Wisniowa, Poland to farm at Rhodes, in the Ethelbert District. She attended Grades 1 to 8 at the one-room Rhodes country school, walking one and a half miles each day with her siblings. Upon completing her Grade 12 at the Ethelbert Collegiate in 1970, she moved to Winnipeg to start her working career with Wawanesa Insurance. There she devoted herself as a Clerk and Auto Insurance Underwriter until she retired in 2012.
Violet met her husband, Don, in Winnipeg, dating for a year before getting married in 1973. Vi and her husband then lived in Winnipeg for 15 years before moving to East St. Paul, MB in 1988. It was there that they raised their two children, Brent and Laura. Vi was very proud of her children and grandboys, always attending their school functions, hockey and sports games, Ukrainian dance and band concerts. She was incredibly helpful with driving them to their practices and other functions. Violet also loved cooking and baking (especially with her grandboys) and enjoyed hosting dinners for family and friends at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and everyone's birthdays. We know that her love for her family was rivalled only by her dedication to them. Having the grandboys for overnight sleepovers and baking cookies with them was her best joy.
Winter travel vacations were taken to Hawaii, Mexico and Cuba with family and friends. Time was also spent on many trips to Harlingen, Texas and later to Phoenix, Arizona to avoid part of the cold winters.
Vi enjoyed many RV trips with friends and family to Black Hills, Yellowstone, Vancouver, Victoria, to the Maritimes, Yukon and Alaska.
Camping and fishing were some of Vi's passions, spending many summers at Blue Lakes in the Duck Mountains, Lake Wanipigow, and Nopiming Park, enjoying the camping experiences with her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Vi also enjoyed attending all Country Fests with family and friends, be it at Craven, SK, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, but mostly at Dauphin.
Violet was a devoted Christian who loved her Orthodox faith passionately, from which she found direction and strength in life. She attended church services and bible studies faithfully and loved to volunteer at all church functions with her church family.
Violet was always strong, as she fought off illness, but was still always kind, caring and generous.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 29, 2020 at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1500 Day Street, Winnipeg, with the interment to follow at Transcona Cemetery. Due to gathering restrictions, attendance will be by invitation only.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2020
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I just found out about Vi's passing and wanted to send my condolences to the family. I will always remember Vi as a lovely, fun and active person with a beautiful smile. For exercise we would sometimes walk the neighbourhood together. She always spoke so fondly and admirably about her family. I"m grateful to have met her. - Posted by: Deb Schwartz (Friend and neighbour) on: Jul 27, 2022
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DON, families and friends of Violet - Sincere condolences. May she rest peacefully, Violet and I attended the same high school, a beautiful lady. Sincerely Sonya Gingras (Hrechka) - Posted by: Sonya Gingras (School friend) on: Aug 30, 2020
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I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: David Rozyk (Friend) on: Aug 29, 2020
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Dear Don, Brent and Laura and family, sending prayers and comforting hugs, we met at the Sunstrum's, block parties.. wonderful family. Jan, Harve, Ryan and Melissa & family. Vichnaya Pam'yat - Posted by: JAN & HARVE ROCHELLE (acquintance) on: Aug 29, 2020
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Don, my sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Ron Pidskalny (Ethelbert School classmate) on: Aug 28, 2020
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Dear Don & family, We were profoundly saddened to learn of Violet’s death and of your great loss. Violet was such a gentle, gracious and charming lady and she will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. We send our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family and know that you are I n our thoughts and prayers. May you draw strength & courage from your loving memories of Violet & from the many friends who care about you. May Violet rest in peace and may her memory be eternal. Wally & Joan Tostowaryk - Posted by: Wally & Joan TOSTOWARY (Church community) on: Aug 28, 2020
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We met Don and Violet in Tyndall Park in the early 1980s. My wife Penny looked after the their children after school as our kids were about the same ages. We hit it off and next thing we knew we were camping, fishing and having great times with many of their family and friends. The fish fries we had were awesome and nobody left hungry from Don and Violets camp site. I still remember her cooking the rainbow trout our son caught. It didn't look that big, Violet said don't worry there would be lots as she stuffed with her special ingredients and her love and care. The get together were always great, no one ever left thirsty or hungry and there was always a little take me home package as we left. As time went on we took turns visiting Don and Violet's home, and it was never a quick visit. She had food to feed an army. And you couldn't help but not eat it. The cookies and dainties she made were delicious. She made the best dill pickles I have ever eaten, which I will truly miss. When thy came to visit us she would always bring soup and her famous strawberry jam which used gingerly, so we could make it last. Violet was a beautiful person, always giving and never expecting anything back in return. Her heart was big and we will think of her often and never forget the wonderful memories she left in our hearts. We loved you a lot and know you have gone through some very trying times, that we can't imagine. We will always remember the great times we had when we were in your company...God bless. - Posted by: Chester and Penny Wawrzyniak (Close friends of the family.) on: Aug 28, 2020
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Don & family Sincere condolences. Hellar Nakonechny - Posted by: Hellar Nakonechny (Friend) on: Aug 28, 2020
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I am so sorry to hear the news of Vi's passing. Brent and I spent ample time together growing up and his family was always very kind and welcoming. Sending you my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Brad Sarna (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2020
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Don and family......Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Alex and Diane (Pidskalny) Hrychuk (friend) on: Aug 27, 2020
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I had the pleasure of working with Vi at Wawanesa for many years. We had many laughs during our coffee break walks. Vi was always so kind and generous. She will be greatly missed Bonnie Dyson - Posted by: Bonnie Dyson (co-worker) on: Aug 27, 2020
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So deeply saddened and heartbroken in hearing of Vi’s sudden passing. Don, Brent, Laura, Johnny, MaryAnn and families...There are no words to express my sorrow and I acknowledge some anger due to the unfairness of such a beautiful lady being taken too soon. Our friendship goes back to the family farm....we’d simply pick up where we left off in our conversations thru the years. Always a loyal friend, a genuine heart and pure soul who deeply loved her family and friends. Such an enormous void will be left in so many hearts, especially yours. Violet left her mark in all of us; it was an honor to be her friend. Cherish every memory - it will give strength in the many difficult days and months ahead. My blessings and much love to all as we grieve her earthly departure into God’s loving arms. Love you, my dearest friend! ❤️ We have all been blessed with an Angel. - Posted by: Betty Jane Frykas (Lifelong friend) on: Aug 27, 2020
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My sincere condolences, Don, Brent Laura, Mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. R.I .P. God Be with you All. God Bless! - Posted by: Betty Lewicki (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2020
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My condolences Don, Brent and Laura and family. Our hearts are burdened for you all, blessings of peace, strength and comfort. Love and hugs Darlene, Matt, Andrea and family. - Posted by: Darlene Sunstrum (Neighbour ) on: Aug 27, 2020
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Heaven has added another angel; Violet was such a beautiful person both inside and out. I will miss our Sunday morning chats while we washed dishes side-by-side at church. You and your family are in our mind and prayers. God bless you and your family and watch over you during this difficult time. Demi Kuzyk-Bernier - Posted by: Demi Kuzyk-Bernier (Church family) on: Aug 27, 2020
