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LINDA KOLOMAYA The bright light that once shone down over us has become a little dimmer now. And the fire that once burned so bright is now only a fading ember. The warmth it leaves behind still burns within our hearts. Sadly on May 14, 2016, and in the still of the night, we lost our bright light as our dear Mom, Granny and Great-Granny, Linda Kolomaya, aged 86, passed out of this life and went to be reunited with the one true love of her life, our Dad Tony. When our Dad passed away, Mom said that she had had a wonderful life and wouldn't have changed it for anything. Left to cherish Mom's memory are her children, Randy (Helga), Bev (Rob), Russell, Sherry (Leo); grandchildren, Heather (Dana), Jenna (Chad), Julienne (Tyler), Jared (Kristin), Nico (Jered), Autumn (Keith), Cole (Shareen) and stepgrandson Dave; great-grandchildren, Danika, Deah, Ryden, Deakyn and stepgreat-granddaughter Leah; sisters, Laura (Al) Layfield, Hilda Zaiser, Paulette "Tootsie" (Dave) Shoemaker; brothers, Norbert and Gerald Zaiser; sister-in-law Marian (Lloyd) Bonwick, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends who played an important role in our Mom's life. Mom was predeceased by her husband Tony, her parents, Carl and Hulda Zaiser, twin sister Dagmar and son-in-law Bob Hare. She was also predeceased by her Kolomaya family in-laws, George (Pauline) Kolomaya, John (Emily) Kolomaya, Christina (Harry) Pincura, Mary (Doug) Smith, Sam Kolomaya and Jeannette (Peter) Ewasiuk. Mom and her twin sister Dagmar were born in Edenland, Saskatchewan on April 6, 1930, the eldest of a family of seven children. Sadly, Dagmar passed away at the age of six weeks and Mom never got to know her. Mom grew up in Kipling, Saskatchewan, moved to Winnipeg at the age of 17 and worked in a sewing factory. She later moved to Vancouver with her sister Laura, where she worked as a housekeeper. Mom returned to Winnipeg where she started working at the King George and Princess Elizabeth Municipal Hospitals. She boarded at a rooming house on River Avenue, where she met our Dad. They married in July, 1954 and lived in St. Martin, where they raised their family. To Mom, her home was her palace. She was happiest when she was busy in her kitchen and couldn't wait for everyone to clear out and leave her in peace to work on her many projects. Whether it was needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting or embroidering, she loved them with a passion. Every one of her children, grandchildren and many friends have one of her special projects to remember her by. She was well known for her pie making and baking, there were always fresh treats on her baking counter whenever you walked into her house. She also was an avid gardener. Her house was always surrounded with beautiful flowers which showed off Mom's green thumb. Our Mom loved to read and seemed to have a book to find the answers to all our questions (who needed Google). In her spare time, Mom loved to do word searches, tinker on the organ, research the Royal Family or relax with family and friends, enjoying a wine spritzer in her sun room. Mom liked her house neat and tidy, and everyone knew this especially her grandchildren who knew never to move her clocks. They will always remember Granny for her famous sayings; Oh fiddlesticks', Faster than you can say Jack Robinson', Hells bells', JIMINY', If I gotta get up (the wooden spoon)', Oh murder', Jeepers', Gall darn it', "You got NO business' and Tony stop it'. Mom was very proud of all her children and grandchildren and all of their many accomplishments. Mom is loved dearly and will be forever in our hearts. Our lives will not be the same without her. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Selkirk Hospital Surgery Ward for their care and compassion of Mom and our family. Also thank you to the staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital, Ashern, Helen Webster and the Home Care workers for the care they provided. Many thanks to Gwen and Agnar Thorlacius, Eileen Meisner, Angie Meisner and Nancy Tindall for helping out Mom when in need. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the St. Martin Hall, with Tom Rawluk officiating. Interment to be held in the Gypsumville Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow in the hall. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Jared Kolomaya, Cole Busch, Scott Kolomaya, Eugene Stadnyk, Perry Ewasiuk and Alan Kolomaya. Honorary pallbearer will be Troy Shoemaker. Donations may be made in Mom's memory to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 18, 2016
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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So sorry to Hear that your mom had passed away. She will be with your dad, and the rest of the St. Martin Crew up there, and forever in your hearts. She was a good woman. Condolences to yous. - Posted by: Tammy Kernested (friend of family) on: May 27, 2016
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Sending my deepest condolences to my Canadian family from California. I hold tight to some of the greatest memories of my visits to St Martin with my grandma. Many good laughs had with all of you. My grandma was really the happiest surrouded by her brothers and sisters and all the extended family. Sending lots of love to you all! - Posted by: Michelle Mulligan (California family (grand daughter of Mary Smith)) on: May 24, 2016
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To Linda's family. We offer our deepest condolences on your mother's passing.Both of your parents were very easy people to visit with. Her life's story was very well written. We normally do not laugh when we read an obituary but parts of it were very entertaining. Your mother was a very interesting person,she has left you with many good memories.May God give you strength in this very difficult time. Dwight and Ruth Cook. Strathmore , Alberta. - Posted by: Dwight and Ruth Cook (Friend) on: May 18, 2016
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So sad to hear of the passing of your dear Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. She was a dear, sweet lady and her memory will always stay with us. Linda and Tony were always thought of when there was happy or sad occasions in which to share in by Ervin & Marie Decker. They had no greater friends, and their lives were so enriched for knowing them and spending time together. Please accept our deepest sincere sympathy. And may your family find peace in knowing Linda & Tony are together once again. - Posted by: Marie & Ervin Decker, Evelyn, Charlie & Family (Friends) on: May 18, 2016