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IRENE SITARIK
Born: Dec 15, 1940
Date of Passing: Aug 17, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryIRENE SITARIK December 15, 1940 - August 17, 2013 After a lengthy battle with cancer, Irene passed away on August 17, 2013 at the Grace Hospice. She is survived by her sons David (Paula), and Dale; granddaughters Reed and Bryn of Winnipeg; sister Evelyn (Allen) Danelley of Nipigon; friend Ed Williamson of Thunder Bay; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. She was predeceased by her husband Bill, parents Eino and Selma Rantatalo and nephew Terry Danelley. Irene was born in Geraldton, Ontario and raised in Thunder Bay where she met and married Bill. They moved to Winnipeg with their young family in 1971. Irene worked in the home raising the boys and was very involved in many activities while they were growing up. She spent many years teaching Aqua fitness at the Kimberly YMCA and was honoured as a long service volunteer. Irene loved music, and she was one of the original members of the Sisters of the Holy Rock, she enjoyed performing and participating in all the "sister" activities. She was also involved in the CWL at St. Bernadette's, along with many other women's groups. Irene and Bill bowled together in a league for many years and enjoyed dancing regularly at Club La Verendrye. She was a longtime member of the Glenbriar curling league at St. Vital Curling Club. Irene and Bill enjoyed travelling throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. Recently she spent two months in Arizona where she made many new friends. Irene's joy was her granddaughters. She loved spending time with them on their many adventures and shopping trips. We would like to thank CCMB Gyne Oncology Group, Radiation Therapy Group, staff on Women's RS5 - St. Boniface Palliative Care and Grace Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospice, 260 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3R5 or St. Boniface Palliative Care, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. A Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. Bernadette's at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fred Olds officiating. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C OX4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2013
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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I was saddened to read this. We were neighbors at 10 Nipigon Road. My mom and dad Evelyne and George Reese were good friends to the Sitariks. I ran into a comic collector and thought of David. Hope everyone is otherwise well. Mom is 83 now and lives with daughter Marilyne in Ontario. - Posted by: Carol Anne Reese Parrott () on: Dec 15, 2015
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We were so sorry to hear of Irene's passing and send condolences to her family and friends. We will miss her too. Lynda and all the Jewels Crown Jewels of Canada Society - Posted by: Lynda Millard (friend) on: Aug 31, 2013
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We met Irene and Bill when they moved to Winnipeg on Nipigon Rd and have been friends for many years. We will remember Irene's happy and positive outlook, a gracious lady and good friend, We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with David and his family and Dale. Thank you to Ed for your support and friendship for Irene. - Posted by: Diane and Ken Hamernick (Former Neighbors) on: Aug 26, 2013
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We will miss you Irene at the club. bless your family. - Posted by: Darryl Eyssens (Curled at glen briar) on: Aug 23, 2013
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Irene. We shared some wonderful times together while performing with the senior choir at St. Bernadette's church. We will forever cherish the wonderful memories. She was a very special lady. - Posted by: Mai & Tim Gosselin (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2013
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I knew Irene since I was 5 years old, when my brother married her aunt. She and her sister Evelyn and I called each other cousins. As children they spent time on our farm and I used to go into the big city of Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) to experience life "in town". As we grew older I watched Irene in awe through her teen years and was a bridesmaid at her wedding. She moved to Winnipeg a year after I moved to Vancouver with my family, so we missed the opportunity to see each other regularly. But she still looked after my daughters one week when I had to go to Ottawa on business and lacked child care, and as a result my daughters remember her fondly. Over the years, as we travelled from Vancouver back to Thunder Bay we would drop in for a day or longer. We were always welcome and were treated like family. We kept in touch to the best extent possible while raising our families and in retirement, through emails and calls on our birthdays and other occasions. My last visit with her was in mid-June. We chatted and said our good-byes. I had a chance to tell her how much she meant to me. In subsequent phone calls she would ask me to take care of myself. I will try. But it will be a little more difficult without her in my life. I will miss her dearly. I send my deepest sympathy to her family, to her sister and her family, to her extended family and to her friends. I will remember her as a special person. - Posted by: Ethel Luhtanen ("Cousin") on: Aug 21, 2013
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We miss the almost daily get-togethers, walks and coffees and, especially, the companionship. We offer our sincerest sympathies to her family and especially to Irene's special friend, Ed Williamson who was a great source of comfort to her in her final hours. - Posted by: Marina and Ron Proteau (friends) on: Aug 21, 2013
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We will miss our wonderful friend Irene. We have enjoyed our week day walks and coffees with her for many years. I enjoyed our activities with Crown Jewels and the time we spent in Mesa Arizona when she visited and stayed at our RV park. - Posted by: Brenda & Don Boucher (Friends ) on: Aug 20, 2013
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Enjoyed her old fashion aquacise classes. Also loved her performance in The Sisters of the Holy Rock. - Posted by: Barbara Tisdale (Aquacise participant at Kimberley YMCA) on: Aug 20, 2013
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May the memories you hold help you through this very sad time. Wishing you comfort and peace. Love, Uncle Murray & Auntie Viv - Posted by: Murray & Viv Cook () on: Aug 20, 2013
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I am so saddened by the passing of your Mom, Irene. I knew her through St. Vital Ladies' Curling League, and St. Bernadette's Church. She was a beautiful soul, and I know she will be missed by all who loved her. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies. Marie Norton - Posted by: Marie Norton (Friend) on: Aug 20, 2013
