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VIRGINIA DORIS DRIALICH

Date of Passing: Jun 15, 2017

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VIRGINIA DORIS DRIALICH (MA) Peacefully, on June 15, 2017, at the Selkirk General Hospital, after a short courageous battle with cancer, Virginia passed away with her family by her side. Virginia leaves to mourn her passing husband of 56 years, Lawrence, sons, Rick and Allan (Marisa), daughter Debbie (Wayne), grandchildren, Terri (Troy), Wayne, Jessica, Megan and Harley, and great-grandchildren, Celina and Tristan. She is also survived by sisters, Pat, Sharon (Brian) and Marion (Michael), nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by father Dmytro Marko and mother Eugenie Marko. Virginia was born in Poplar Park in 1942. She married Lawrence in 1961; together they started a family and business LAD Enterprises in East Selkirk, MB. At the time of her passing they were in the 44th year of business. Over the years they had achieved many milestones including District Dealer of the Year for MB and SK, Regional Dealer of the Year for MB, SK, AB, BC and the Yukon. As well as Canadian Dealer of the Year for the year of 1997, all three were a first for Ski-doo snowmobiles. Virginia (Ma) was instrumental in starting snowmobile racing at the Festival on the Red. Also she was one of the founding members of the MSDRA Racing Association and was there until the end. She was heavily responsible in 1991 for bringing the World Series of Drag Racing to Selkirk, first time ever out of the USA. Virginia had a definite passion for gardening, she loved her flowers. Her dill pickles were famous to many people as her granddaughter asked her for more pickles that made her eyes wiggle. We would like to thank the staff at the Selkirk General Emergency for their care and compassion at our time of need. Also we would like to thank the "Taco Girls" at the McPhillips Station Casino valet parking for their humour and companionship they gave Virginia. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. both being held at Gilbart Funeral Home in Selkirk. Interment will be held at the Poplar Park Ukrainian Orthodox Churchyard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 20, 2017

 

VIRGINIA DORIS DRIALICH (MA) Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at the Selkirk General Hospital, Virginia Doris Drialich (Ma), aged 74 years, of East Selkirk, MB, beloved wife of Lawrence, passed away. Full obituary to follow in Tuesday's edition of the Free Press. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2017

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • I will truly miss her. She was always there for me after I lost my husband. She was the only person who had a cell phone that you couldn't text on so I always got to talk to her on the phone which meant the world to me. Rest in Peace Ginny. - Posted by: Pat Gushta (sister) on: Jun 27, 2017

  • My deepest condolences on the loss of Virginia... I remember fondly my time working with Grant and Lawrence on the committees for the Festival on the Red and the snowmobile drag races. Virginia had a good sense of humor and a very level head on all issues. Most enjoyable memories. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Thea Haut Ostermann (friend) on: Jun 20, 2017

  • Virginia will be missed by so many. She always had a smile for everyone. My heart goes out to her family at this sorrowful time. Know that many are thinking of you and sending strength. Deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Sabrina Taylor (Friend) on: Jun 20, 2017

  • Great Lady Will always remember her wit and great laugh See you later girl see you later - Posted by: Daryl Rondeau () on: Jun 20, 2017

  • So sorry to hear about virginia"s passing. "Ma" had the greatest heart ❤️, the guys at the races always had the best respect for her. She was so layed back and she liked a good laugh . I worked with her at IGA when I was 16-17 and she was just the coolest . Robert practically lived there when hanging around with rick when they were both single . I'm sure she seen it all with all the craziness around her. She was a sweetie and I will miss our weekly visits at the grocery store. Love to you all - Posted by: Robert and tracy ullmann (Friends) on: Jun 19, 2017

  • aunt ginny, friendly, warm, full of life, will always remember her for her laugh and smile, she would always give you a hug whenever you met up with her,she would always joke and have a ready come back for you,she left everyone too soon , judy and I will miss her, rest in peace aunt ginny, we know you will brighten up heaven with your laugh and smile, judy and al. - Posted by: al laing (aunt in law) on: Jun 19, 2017

  • Our very sincere condolences to the Drialich Family. Everyone knows how great and nice Virginia was! We had the pleasure of knowing the family for years. Angela, John, Johnathan and Alex Vandenberg - Posted by: JOHN VANDENBERG (FRIEND) on: Jun 17, 2017

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