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MARINA MINEKO CRAM
Born: Nov 22, 1955
Date of Passing: Jan 29, 2024
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Marina Mineko Cram of Brandon, Manitoba passed away peacefully on Monday January 29, 2024, at the Assiniboine Center. Marina was born November 22, 1955, in Winnipeg to Tom and Betty Marumoto. She moved with her parents and two sisters to Brandon in 1967, attending Vincent Massey High School where she excelled academically and as an athlete, competing in Provincials in both the 60 and 100 yard events.
Marina went on to the University of Manitoba where she met her husband Jack and graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1977. She then returned to Brandon where she accepted a position as a pharmacist with Super Thrifty Pharmacy. Marina and Jack were married on September 23, 1978.
She was actively involved at Trinity United church, serving as both a Sunday School teacher and a member of the UCW. Her athletic pursuits included Women’s Senior Soccer, curling, and golf. She also loved her walks for as long as she was able. Throughout her time in Brandon, Marina belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, where she served on the executive right up to the time of her death.
She always put her children and family first, participating at their schools at Waverly Park and Vincent Massey as both a volunteer and chaperone on field trips as well as attending all of their games and events.
Marina continued her career as a pharmacist at the Clinic Pharmacy, followed by a term at Pharmasave before retiring in 2014.
She is survived by her husband Jack, sisters Naomi (Wo) Yuen and Cheryl (Lee Ferrell) Marumoto, and children Jason (Nadia), Riley (Brena), Benjamin, and Kelly.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday February 10, 2024, at Trinity United Church, 1515 6th St in Brandon, Manitoba, at 11:00 a.m. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Cancer Care, BGH Outpatient, and the Assiniboine Center.
Publish Date: Feb 3, 2024
MARINA MINEKO CRAM
Marina Cram, loving wife of Jack and mother to Jason, Riley, Benjamin and Kelly, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.
A Celebration of Marina’s Life will be held at Trinity United Church, 1515 6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
A complete obituary to follow.
Donations in memory of Marina, may be made to Brandon Regional Health Foundation, Western Manitoba Cancer Centre, 150 McTavish Avenue East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3.
Publish Date: Feb 1, 2024
As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 01, 2024, Feb 01, 2024, Feb 03, 2024
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Our condolences to Jack and his family on the loss of Marina. Darlene & John Van Mulligen - Posted by: Darlene & John Van Mulligen (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2024
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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed working with Marina. What a kind and caring soul ❤️. - Posted by: Allison Witvoet (Couling) (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2024
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Condolences to Jack and family. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Sheldon and Irene Lanchbery (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2024
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Jack and all family — I was saddened to just read that Marina passed. Even though I have been in Winnipeg for many years. I often reflect on the many fun times we had as young people playing slow pitch in Brandon. Great memories. I send my deepest condolences to you. Colleen Olafson. - Posted by: Colleen Olafson (Friend) on: Feb 07, 2024
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We are so sorry to hear of Marina’s passing. We will miss seeing her every summer bringing her thoughtfulness and gentleness. Our condolences to the family. - Posted by: Julie and Daryl Kines (Friends) on: Feb 06, 2024
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Heartfelt sympathy to all of you as you mourn Marina's passing. May you find comfort & strength in family love. My youngest son, Shawn Dagg, has memories of a wonderful lady when he worked at the pharmacy as a teenager. He sends his sincere condolences. May special memories of Marina replace the sadness you feel at this time. Friendly thoughts, Donna Vrooman - Posted by: Donna Vrooman (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2024
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Words cannot adequately express our deep sympathy to you, Jack, and to your family. Garry and Colleen Miller - Posted by: Garry and Colleen Miller (former partner to Jack Cram) on: Feb 02, 2024
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So sorry to hear about Marina. Please accept our deepest condolences. Ed and Deb Skryp. - Posted by: ed Skryp (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2024
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So sorry to hear of Marina’s passing. Our condolences to Jack & Family. Carl & Lois Burch - Posted by: Carl & Lois Burch (Friends) on: Feb 01, 2024