It is with great sadness that we the family announces the untimely passing of Janice Carrie Packulak in the early hours of December 9th, 2020 at the age of 51 yrs.
Janice will be greatly missed by her loving daughter Hayley, her mother and step dad, Heather and Jules Burnell, brother and sister Michael and Lori(Shawn) Smalby Step brothers Cooper (Tara), Jason(Joni) Burnell. Uncles Tom(Sylvia) Craig(Natalie) Winzinowich. Her uncle on her fathers side Lloyd (Dana) Foster, Aunt Sonja Caston, cousins Shirley, Holly, Andrew Foster. Hayleys half brother Michael Holmes/Packulak., And her fathers partner, Ingrid Boehnlein…As well as extended family, friends, and co workers. Janice was predeceased by her Father Kell Smalby in 2019.
Janice was born on August 7th 1969 at St.Boniface hospital. While she was growing up the family lived in different areas of Winnipeg as well as Cooks Creek then a move to Saskatoon then back to Oakbank and Winnipeg. Janice met many life long cherished friends from the areas she lived in.
For a brief time Janice worked for C.N.R. then for the City of Winnipeg . She was proud that she got the city job all on her own. She went back to school to get her GED diploma, she was proud of that also. Janice worked very hard all her life.
Janice was so very happy getting married but sadly it did not work out, the one thing that did work out was her biggest accomplishment, and that was having her most cherished and loved daughter, Hayley. Janices’ home was filled with everything Hayley.
Little children were special to Janice, they knew it and loved her.
Janice loved animals especially her border Collie, Lady and also Hayley’s cat, Tyger…
Fishing was one of Janice pastimes when her schedules allowed. She had many Master Angler Achievement Awards.
Janice liked all sports but Hockey (Boston) and Football (Bombers) were her favorites. She would have loved to own a Harley Davidson.
Janice had a talent for art, unfortunately something she never perused.
Janice had a wonderful gifted spirit, she was loving and kind hearted, she had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh.
Janice had a good heart she cared and wanted always to be loved. When she was angry or hurt she couldn’t contain herself. Janice wore her heart on her sleeve. If she knew someone needed help if possible she would help them.
Janice is at peace now, she can rest with assurance of herself.
Return to me for I have redeemed you Isaiah 44:22
We would like to thank the first responders for everything they did trying to save Janice. Her wonderful caring and considerate doctor, Dr. Nadeem, to All family and friends for caring prayers, thoughts, cards and phone calls.
To Seasons Funeral Chapel for their help, compassion and dedication in what they do.
Please share your thoughts and memories of Janice so in years to come her daughter Hayley and family can reflect.
Because of Covid-19 restrictions there will be a celebrate of life at a later date and this date will appear in the Free Press.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Janice Packulak Smalby Wednesday December 9th 2020..
Décès pour la Ville: Oakbank, Province: Manitoba