IRENE EMMS

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IRENE EMMS (PODIUK) October 15, 1939 - February 2, 2017 "To the world you may be one person, to one person you are the world." Surrounded by love, Irene Emms (Podiuk) left us February 2, 2017 at the age of 77. She will be forever missed by her girls, Gerrey (Kelvin), Genni (Perry) and Carol. Her boys, Ken (Elaine), Karl (Gail) and Gary Hubbard. Her treasures, her grandchildren, Codey (Kendra), Morgan (Morgan), Keely, Kylee, Kirsten (Andrew), Keith, Kristy (Patrick), Dan (Wanda), Gillian (Reg), Kelvin (Carlene), Tara, Marlene (Rick). Her great-grandchildren, Emilee, Dez, Enna, Bryson, Carter, Eric, Sage, Danaka, Cassidy, Josh, Hailee and Oksana. She was preceded by her parents, Antonina and Dmytro Podiuk and her older sisters, Severene and Doris. Mom's life was her children and grandchildren. She was a Grandma and Nan to many, not only her own. She worked hard on the farm and later seeked employment at Promo Wear, King Buck Inn and retired from Riverdale Place Homes. She raised her children on her parents' homestead in Poplarfield, creating many lifetime friendships and memories. In her later years, she continued to form close relationships in Arborg. The coffee pot was always on and the fridge was always full in her sunflower kitchen. Her Ukrainian heritage and traditions were very important to her. She was actively involved in the Youth Ukrainian Choir in both Poplarfield and Arborg. She passed this love of culture down to her children and grandchildren. You could see the pride on her face when they would sing and dance in Ukrainian. Your greatest gift to us was your unconditional love. The only thing you did not teach us was how to live without you. "We love you so much, you're the best in the whole world!" Thank you to everyone who helped to care for Mom in the last year. Pastor Gary Schenk officiating. Mackenzie Funeral Home in care of arrangements. A private family service was held on February 10, 2017. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Vivhnaya Pamyat. God bless you. MacKenzie Funeral Home Arborg 1-800-467-0024 info@mackenziefh.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 11, 2017