Obituary Overview
Maria Theresa Minsky
MARIA THERESA MINSKY
(nee SMYK)
September
25, 1945 – June 3, 2018
Peacefully, with her family by her side, Maria passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Maria is survived by her loving husband Paul of 53 years, her sons Russell (Wendy), Kerry (Kristel), her daughters Angelina (Alvin) Hirsch, Delilah (Wally) Strylytski, 10 grandchildren, Kailyn (Kyle), Taylor, Celine, Tori, Alicia, Michael, Jennifer, Victoria, Wyatt, Christina and her great-grandson Jace.
She was predeceased by her daughter Melody June, parents Anthony Smyk and Stephania Bin, her brother John Smyk and nephew Kevin Smyk. Maria was born in Pirmasens,
Germany on September 25, 1945. Shortly after her birth, her parents settled in Brazil to start a new life. When she was 10 years old, her family came to Canada and, after a short time, settled in Winnipeg. Maria and Paul married on
July 17, 1965. It wasn’t long before they had a house full of kids. Maria enjoyed her many spring and summers at the cabin. She loved putting food out for the hummingbirds and took great joy in watching them. She enjoyed
travelling south for the winter. Over the years, she welcomed many visitors that came to spend time with them. Maria was diagnosed with cancer in February of 2012 and battled the disease bravely till the end. She is now with our loving Father in heaven.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Altman, his team, nurses and staff at Cancer Care for everything they have done. Thank you to all the friends and family who came to the hospital to express their love for Maria.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Peace Lutheran Church, 350 Gilmore Ave in Winnipeg. Viewing begins at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m. with a lunch to follow. Committal is to take place a Glen Eden Cemetery, 4477 Main Street after lunch.
Pallbearers are; Taylor Minsky, Tori Strylytski, Alicia Strylytski, Michael
Hirsch, Kailyn Hildebrandt, Kyle Hildebrandt, Bradley Minsky and Johnny Minski.
Honorary Pallbearers are Lawrence and Lorna Senkiw.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or Peace Lutheran Church.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Maria Theresa Minsky 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: West St Paul, Province: Manitoba
