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KATHY ANNE HNATIW (WANAMAKER) -
Born: Feb 15, 1962
Date of Passing: May 14, 2016
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KATHY ANNE HNATIW (WANAMAKER) 1962 - 2016 Kathy Anne Hnatiw (Wanamaker), 54, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with lung cancer; surrounded by the ones she loved. Kathy was born on February 15, 1962 in Flin Flon, Manitoba, to Helen Wanamaker (nee Weiten) and the late Robert Wanamaker, as the youngest of four sisters. She graduated from Hapnot Collegiate in 1980, and shortly after moved to Winnipeg. In 1986, Kathy married Bastiaan (Bob) Nieuwkerk, of Selkirk, Manitoba and the two would welcome their daughter Alexis Dawn Nieuwkerk, in 1989. Kathy loved to attend her daughter's softball games, dance recitals and was a devoted stay-at-home mother. Kathy joined Y-Neighbours in the early 1990s; a group where stay-at-home mom's could meet and socialize; she would meet some of her closest friends through this community. Kathy and Bob would divorce, but continued to maintain a close friendship until her passing. On July 22, 2005, Kathy married Kirk Jerry Hnatiw, and through the next years they would build a home that Kathy was very proud of. Kathy and Kirk, along with her daughter, would share many amazing memories of trips, holidays, birthdays and summer barbeques. As the baby of the family, Kathy enjoyed a close relationship with her mother Helen, whom she visited regularly in Victoria, BC. Kathy was known for her sense of humour and her love of making others laugh, as well as her compassion and care for everyone she met. She was a brilliant woman who had a great passion for her career as a Corporate Risk Officer for Assiniboine Credit Union. She loved to decorate and shop, and had a knack for home design. Kathy was also an avid sports fan, and some of her favourite times were spent at home on football Sundays with her daughter and husband. Kathy is survived by her husband Kirk Hnatiw; daughter Alexis Nieuwkerk; mother Helen Wanamaker; sisters, Barbara Isaac (Barb), Eldeen Blair and Lori Wanamaker (Silvia); nieces, Andrea Babson and Courtney Johnson (Jamaal), as well as three great-nieces. Kathy's caring nature, sense of humour and friendship will also be greatly missed by her best friends, Michelle Hnatiw, Holly Carpick, Tammie Bradbury and Susan Thompson. "We'll be friends forever, won't we buddy? Even longer, love buddy." - Michelle Hnatiw "We will love you forever." - Kirk Hnatiw and Alexis Nieuwkerk A special thank you, from Kathy's family to the nurses and caregivers of Palliative Care Manitoba and the Palliative Care Unit in St. Boniface Hospital. The care and compassion you showed for Kathy went above and beyond anything we could have expected. We will always think of you all as Kathy's angels. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either Crohn's and Colitis Canada, P.O. BOX 20009, 3310 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2E5 or CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2016
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Kathy was one of the first people I became friends with in our Merger with Assiniboine. She was the nicest, kindest person I have met. Always a smile and kind words. She was funny and always lending a hand when needed. I will truly miss you my friend. I send my sympathies and condolences to the family Love Val - Posted by: valerie (friend) on: Jun 02, 2016
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So sorry that you have lost your dear Kathy. I remember her as a sunny, happy little girl with her blonde hair. She grew into a lovely woman, wife and mother. Such a loss to all of you...to Kirk, her much loved husband, Alexis, who has lost her mother far too soon, and to Helen, her mother, who should not have to bear such sorrow, her sisters who have also lost a dear friend . My heart aches for all of you. - Posted by: Elaine Samborski (Cousin to Kathy) on: May 25, 2016
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Our condolences to Kirk & his family on the loss of your wife Kathy. - Posted by: David & Pat Bayn () on: May 25, 2016
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I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Lori McIntosh-Poirier (Friend of Eldeen) on: May 25, 2016
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Kirk and Alexis........words will never be enough when people that love and care about you, want to let you know how SORRY they are! Just know, please know......that there are so many people out there that love, care and are devastated for your loss. Kirk....a lifetime ........I never ever dreamt this sorrow for you after everything you already had to endure.....Just know, you are an amazing person and you were obviously loved by an AMAZING woman!!! Take care of yourself and take care of Alexis. I'm truly sorry and my heart , love and prayers are with you xoxoxo - Posted by: Denise (Schau) Jackson (Kirk's childhood friend) on: May 22, 2016
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Our condolences to Kirk and his family on the loss of his dear wife Kathy - Posted by: Dennis Grant (Coworker of Kirk) on: May 21, 2016
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Kathy was an amazing women. I was only able to have met her a few times based on where we lived, but it was like we had known each other forever. Like my own mother. The kindest and funniest lady I have ever met. The world is at a huge loss without you Kathy and I send all my love and condolences to the family. I love you Kathy and you are greatly missed. Love Erin. - Posted by: Erin Turner (My best friends mother. ) on: May 21, 2016
