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WENDY DARLENE REGER
Born: Apr 21, 1952
Date of Passing: Jan 01, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryWENDY DARLENE REGER 1952 2018 Wendy was born on April 21, 1952, in Winnipeg. She lived her childhood in a home in St. Vital shared by her mom Nettie, her adored Uncle John Dyck, sister Lorie and brother Jim. Her father Frank died before she was born, but she knew from family stories that he would have loved her dearly with his gentle nature. From an early age, she displayed her lifelong love of animals, nature and artistic creativity. A highlight of her life at age 13 was dressing up for Lorie's wedding to John Baker, her movie buddy. Soon after high school graduation, she enrolled in a two year advertising art course at Red River College. She made friends easily and kept many of them in her life until she died. Only her disabilities kept her from spending time with them during the past few years. Wendy lived and worked in Winnipeg, Toronto and Florida for a time, coming back to Winnipeg in August 1992. She again found employment in creative work, sewing, graphic arts and later as an insurance agent for a pet insurance company. Her last few years were lived in a home in Point Douglas where she could enjoy gardening and spoiling an assorted crew of her much-loved canines. She trained the neighbours passing by the front gate to feed a few doggie treats from the mailbox to them as they passed by. She will be fondly remembered for her lively spirit in better days by her sister Lorie Baker, nephew Dan Baker-Moor (wife Julia) of Winnipeg, James Baker (wife Stacey Noyes), nieces Noah and Sasha of Vancouver, brother Jim Reger (wife Joan), niece Natasha (partner Rick) and nephew Brayden of Victoria. Wendy died on the morning of January 1, 2018, at Riverview Health Centre, free from pain at last, with Lorie at her side. The family is grateful for the kindness of some very special neighbours in recent days. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 (204) 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I am saddened to learn of Wendy's passing even though we lost touch decades ago. Wendy and I were childhood friends, growing up in St.Vital, she was 5 weeks older than me. We attended school together, played with similar friends and in grade 6, at St. George school we were both entered in a Shrine Circus poster contest by our teacher and we tied and both won art lessons for a year at the former archives building at the corner of St.Mary Ave. and Memorial Blvd. I remember those days so fondly, my dad would pick Wendy up those mornings and drive us to our lessons. We'd pack lunches and eat them together. We'd take the bus home...every day was an adventure with "my Wendy"! My mom told me years back that that's what I called Wendy. After school we attended RRCC together, she carried on with her art and I went into pre-engineering/architecture and having retired now, I spent my career in technology. I still have some of the sketches I made when we took our art lessons. Every time I looked at them over the years, I thought of "my Wendy" and wondered where she was and what she was doing. I am sad to know we will not connect now, at least not in this lifetime. Goodbye Wendy. - Posted by: John Mainer (Childhood friend) on: Jan 11, 2018
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So sorry for the family and friends of Wendy you will be missed. I ran into Wendy just outside of her home purely by accident a few months ago and we had a nice talk but it was not long enough. My regret was not getting her phone number. I had not seen her for a few years but it was just like talking to her just the day before. Wendy had the gift of making you feel comfortable talking to her she had a warm heart. - Posted by: Michelle Fischer (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2018
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My sincere condolences to Wendy’s family on her passing. Wendy had many obstacles in her life, but somehow she always had the courage and strength to overcome them. She had great spirit and her love for her furry friends was unsurpassed. She will be missed. - Posted by: Dr. Henriette Groenewald (Family physician) on: Jan 07, 2018
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I'd just like to start by offering my sincerest condolences to Wendy's family, friends, and neighboors as I know that Wendy was a kind, yet protective woman of Everyone who crossed her path. I met Wendy over the phone in May 2017 to view one of the rooms she had available for rent, and I moved into Wendy's home in June. Wendy knew I was a busy lady who traveled a lot, and she was more than accomodating to me while I was back and forth between Winnipeg, and the Sundance trail I travel on every year. She supported me more than my own family while I lived in her home, and she was always there to offer a listening ear, a friendly chat, and a good laugh (among other things she's done to make my life comfortable while living there) She was a total God send, and she was there for me when noone else was. Wendy was my friend, and I'll miss her, and carry her memory with me... Always 💕 - Posted by: Marlene DeLaronde (Previous roommate) on: Jan 07, 2018
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I was surprised and saddened to read about Wendy's passing in the paper today. I'm sorry for your loss. Wendy painted a picture of your Grandmother's house for Esther a few years ago. It is hanging in my living room and reminds of both your Grandmother and Wendy. My prayers are with you at this time. - Posted by: Doris Loewen (Friend) on: Jan 06, 2018
