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IONA MAY VAREY
Date of Passing: Mar 14, 2015
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IONA MAY VAREY (nee HENDERSON) 1924 - 2015 With sad hearts and wonderful memories, Iona's family announces the news of her passing. Iona left us peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Seven Oaks Hospital. Left to mourn Iona's passing are her daughters, Carolyn Pullano (Richard) and Marlene Kroeker (Eldon); grandchildren, Clint Filteau (Connie), Ryan Filteau (Vedrana), Melanie MacIver (Dave), Donovan Kroeker (Shannon), Aaron Kroeker and Rachael Kroeker (Dan Fisher); her five great-grandchildren, Zoe and Finley Kroeker, Chloe and Ari MacIver and Jack Filteau; as well as her brother-in-law Cal Varey (Evelyn). She was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill) in 2011. Iona and Bill's marriage and life together was an inspiration to all who knew them. Mom and Dad lived in St. Vital all their lives and were both longtime members of Regents Park Church (now St. Mary's Road Church). After Dad's passing, Mom joined Meadowood United Church. "Onie" loved to sing, and was an active member in several different choirs, the last as a resident at Dakota House. Never one to turn down an opportunity to sing, she would regularly lead everyone in a song at family birthdays and weddings. She spoke fondly of her working years at The Bay downtown and the Tribune, and enjoyed all of her years spent outdoors in the yard, at Booster Lake, or at Bill's family farm near Dominion City. Mom loved being active and was an avid walker, card player, and fast-friend to many up to the end of her life. A Celebration of Life for Iona will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Meadowood United Church, 1111 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her family thanks Gail Will for her faithful Sunday visits to Mom; Iona's "two angels" for their compassionate nursing care; and thanks to the wonderful staff on Five at Seven Oaks Hospital. Special thanks to the Palliative Care team for their support and knowledge. Donations in Iona's memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 0R3, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6, will be gratefully appreciated. Iona's family will greatly miss her fast wit, wonderful smile, and endless love and support. Iona requested that the following message be passed on after her, to all of her family and friends: Good bye my family My life has past I loved you to the very last Weep not for me But courage take Love each other for my sake For those who love you Don't go away They walk beside you every day Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 1020 Main St., Winnipeg, 204-586-8668, in care of arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to hear about Iona. Love from the Goresky Family - Posted by: BonnieBrennan (Family Cousin) on: Apr 03, 2015
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IONA and Bill were very special people to us. We met them at Regent Park United Church. We were members of A&O, and enjoyed being with them on Friday afternoons. They were a very loving couple and a pleasure to be with. We enjoyed meeting the family at their Anniversary Party and Iona sang for us all. She was a Great Lady and her and Bill were a wonderful couple. RIP. Doug & Judy Walton - Posted by: Judith Walton (friend) on: Mar 19, 2015
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I am so sorry for your loss Marlene. Your mom and dad were a beautiful couple and an example to all of love in action. May you and your family be comforted by her presence in your lives. She is with her spiritual family now, her husband and others. God bless. - Posted by: Sharon LaBine (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2015
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Marlene and family so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and grandmother and great-grandmother. My prayer is that you will feel God's nearness and reach out for HIS comfort in this time of grief. This is not the end, our hope is in Jesus and seeing our loved ones in Heaven some day. My prayers are with you. - Posted by: Carolynn Puhach` (Niece to Marlene Kroeker) on: Mar 18, 2015
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