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VICTORIA LAKUSTA (KRELATY)
Born: Feb 19, 1928
Date of Passing: Apr 02, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVICTORIA LAKUSTA (nee KRELATY) February 19, 1928 - April 2, 2013 We are all very saddened by the very sudden yet peaceful passing of a very gentle soul, Victoria Lakusta, at her home, just as in life, with her husband and cat by her side. Victoria (Baba) is survived by her husband Maurice (Meroslaw), sister Olga Makodanski (Mike), daughter Shirley, and her pride and joy, granddaughters Vicky and Robyn, along with her very special furry companion, Albert. She also leaves behind many wonderful neighbourhood friends. Victoria was predeceased by her parents, Anne and Wasyl Krelaty, her inlaws, Annie and George Lakusta, siblings Mary, Anne, Joe, Fred, Sidney and Nick, her son-in-law Robert B. Coffey, and most recently her very close friend Doreen Kolikowski. Victoria's life started with very humble beginnings in Gardenton, MB, where she grew up as one of eight children. She eventually went on to teach for several years until she met and married her knight in shining armour (he was actually in a baseball uniform the first time they met - thanks to his brother and her best friend who were secretly meeting at her home). Once they were married in 1951, they lived in Gardenton for a few years and then Gonor, MB, until they moved to Winnipeg in 1956, and finally in 1960, when they became parents, to the place they called home to this day in the North End. Unfortunately, Victoria did suffer from some medical issues which often restricted her from an active social life, but thank goodness for her friends/neighbours whom she loved to chat and LAUGH with on most evenings in the summer and fall. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of the members of our little community for their show of support, including staff at Robertson School. We would also like to thank all of the attending fire and paramedic personnel, Rachel and Jan of the Winnipeg Police Service and Barb from the medical examiner's officer for their sincere compassion and complete professionalism in this matter. With respect to Victoria's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street, with Reverend Doug Martindale officiating, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., with interment to take place at a later date. A light lunch will follow the proceedings. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate that any donations wanting to be made in Victoria's name should be passed on to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111
Publish Date: Apr 6, 2013
VICTORIA LAKUSTA (nee KRELATY) February 19, 1928 April 2, 2013 We are all very saddened by the very sudden yet peaceful passing of a very gentle soul, Victoria Lakusta, at her home, just as in life, with her husband and cat by her side. Longer obituary to appear in Saturday's edition. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111
Publish Date: Apr 5, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2013
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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our deepest sympathy to LAKUSTA family. we are so sorry for your loss....... - Posted by: florin topala (relatives) on: Oct 25, 2013
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I am the niece of Victoria Krelaty. I am the daughter of Sidney Krelaty - a loving and wonderful father and definitely a gentle soul - The brother of aunt Victoria. We use to visit you in Winnipeg after we visited Baba and GIGO in Gardenton. Shirley not sure if you remember Virginia and me but we stayed with you. Anyway sorry we all lost contact - not really sure what happened but I'm sure dad will be happy to see you again. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Caroline Krelaty Werle (Niece) on: Apr 20, 2013
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Thinking of you with much Love, Shirley; may God forever bless your Mom, and hold her in the palm of His hand! We love you very, very much... Always in our hearts, Craig and Teresa Plysiuk, Mackenzie and Connor. - Posted by: Teresa Plysiuk (Friend) on: Apr 20, 2013
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Shirley, my sympathies to you and your family on the recent loss of your mother. - Posted by: Katherine Ewatski (classmate of Shirley) on: Apr 09, 2013
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So saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Mrs. Lakusta. The heart of your community is with your family at this time. - Posted by: Larry Ades (friend) on: Apr 09, 2013
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Maurice, our hearts are with you at this difficult time and we hope that your daughter and grand-daughters bring you comfort as you see Victoria in them. - Posted by: Ernest & Cindy Drul (Friends) on: Apr 08, 2013
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Lakusta, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Ruth Vandette (Former student of Mr Lakusta) on: Apr 08, 2013
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sorry for your loss Uncle Maurice, Shirley , Vicky and Robin. We will miss Aunty Victoria greatly. - Posted by: Jodie lakusta () on: Apr 07, 2013
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Our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. Janice and John Clarke - Posted by: Janice & John Clarke (Former student acquaintance of Maurice) on: Apr 06, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to you Mr.Lakusta and your family. Sorry I am unable to make the memorial service but you will be in my thoughts. Take care. - Posted by: Diane McKay (Struc) (Former student of Mr. Lakusta) on: Apr 06, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy, to Maurice, Shirley, Vicky and Robyn. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with all of you. - Posted by: The Gomercic Family (friend) on: Apr 05, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to Maurice, Shirley and children. You have truly been family and friends for a long long time. Victoria was a very special lady and our family know just how much she meant to you all. God Bless you all. Eleanor Mushumanski - Posted by: Victoria Lakusta (Friend) on: Apr 05, 2013
