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VIRGINIA RENTZ
Born: Aug 04, 1926
Date of Passing: Dec 17, 2020
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VIRGINIA RENTZ
August 4, 1926 - December 17, 2020
Virginia Woiniak was born on August 4, 1926 in Poland. She immigrated to Canada with her parents at the age of three. They arrived in Canada, first settling in Saskatchewan before moving to Winnipeg. Once in Winnipeg, Virginia's only sister Millie was born. She spent her early years living on Burrows Avenue, moving to Transcona where she spent the rest of her life.
Virginia met Elmer Rentz at a dance, and they were married on August 11, 1951. Together, they raised five children.
Throughout her life, Virginia worked at many jobs including at Eaton's, Premier Printing, Dal's and The Bay (Paddlewheel).
Family was always most important to Virginia. They always came first, often above her own needs. She loved family gatherings especially Christmas and birthdays.
Virginia was a truly kind and friendly person. She made friends wherever she went, even as she got older and moved into Park Manor Care Home five years ago. She had many hobbies and interests, like gardening. She could save any plant and make it grow. She passed her love of gardening onto her children and loved sitting outside and visiting their gardens. She also loved animals - especially dogs, which she cared for many of over the years. She loved to cook and was known to bring her famous cabbage rolls and coleslaw to every gathering. She loved to play bingo and spent a lot of time socializing at the Transcona Legion with Elmer. She loved to take day trips and drives with her family, visiting parks and going out for lunch after.
Virginia was predeceased by her husband Elmer; parents, Karl and Kataryna Woiniak; mother and father-in-law, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richard (Sue), Randy (Peggy), Ron (Cindy), Gerry (Judy); daughter Sandra (Rick); grandchildren, Carla (Sean), Tannis (Ken), Neil (Emilie), Adriana, Austin and Troy; her beloved sister Millie Borkowski, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Park Manor Care Home for their care and support during this time.
Mom, covid may have kept us apart,
but it couldn't stop our love for you.
You will always and forever be in our hearts.
Rest in Peace.
A celebration of her life will take place via a live broadcast on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m. CST.
This obituary may also be viewed at
www.cropo.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 22, 2020
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Sorry for your loss, your mom was a lovely lady. Virginia and my mom became very close friends we would all sit together when I visited my mom.The two of them would get into mischief and loved to hold hands. My mom passed on Jan.9/21 and the park manor staff shared many stories of the two. Rest In Peace Virginia - Posted by: Cheryl and Bill Porter (Friends) on: Jan 15, 2021
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My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. We moved next door to the Rentzs in 1968. Virginia and Elmer were the absolute best neighbours ever. Virginia even babysat our first son Rick when we both were at work. She was just the most kind and wonderful person possible. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ken Meissner - Posted by: Ken Meissner (Friend & old neighbour) on: Dec 23, 2020
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Our deepest condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Alvin and Patty Bruyere (Friends of Ron and Cindy) on: Dec 22, 2020
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Although I was not fortunate enough to have met this woman, knowing she raised a wonderful son Richard, is all I need to know. Richard please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you and Susie find comfort with each other during this troubling time. ~Melissa - Posted by: Melissa Fontaine (Previous co-worker of Richard) on: Dec 22, 2020
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Randy, Peggy and family So so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know our hearts are with you now and will be thinking about you through this season. We wish so much that we could see you, take care Randy and Peggy, Cathy and Gary - Posted by: Cathy and Gary Mendrun (Friends ) on: Dec 22, 2020
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We would like to extend our deepest Condolences to all of the family in the loss of your mother. I can still remember her when I (Jack) was growing up and living a few houses away on Melrose Street. She was a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss at this time. Jack & Jacqueline Puranen - Posted by: Jack and Jacquie Puranen (Neighbours) on: Dec 22, 2020
