Obituary
Josie Chemerika
Josie passed away unexpectedly at home on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 89. Josie leaves behind the love of her life, her husband Willie of 68 years, her children; Jan (Leo), predeceased by son Rick (Anne), Laurie (Chuck), Wendell, Madelene (Ken), and Michelle. Loving Grandma to eleven grandchildren; Shayla (Jeff), Michael (Morggan), Jennifer (Terry), Eric (Melissa), Cody, Nicole (Travis), Katrina (Logan), Rachel, Tanner, Alyssa (Brendan), and Alexis. Wonderful Great-Grandma to Gemma, Kiera, Eastyn, Lincoln, Isla and Charlotte. She will be missed by her family; Richard (Virginia), Lorraine, Verla, Walter (Lucienne), Nestor and many nieces, nephews and friends. Josie was predeceased by her parents Nick & Pearl Baraniuk, and siblings Eddie (Charlotte), Eugene, Ronnie (Venetta), Cecile (Mike) and Phyllis.
Josie was born February 26th, 1933 and was raised in Mountain Road. Looking for a new adventure she moved to Winnipeg, but it wasn’t long after when Willie, with his sparkling blue eyes, persuaded her back to Mountain Road. Together they farmed for many years before retiring to Neepawa. Gardening was her passion and she spent many hours working with her flowers to have the best-looking yard. There was always a hand-picked bouquet of fresh cut flowers on the table. In the fall and winter, you could find her at the bowling alley trying to work on her game, but she truly enjoyed the conversations and laughter shared with friends. When curling started on TV, she and Willie would faithfully watch the games and banter back and forth about how the teams were playing. The church was an important part of her life and she loved singing in the choir, both in English and Ukrainian, as well as being part of the Executive committee.
She was a kind and loving woman and even during challenging times, you would hear her singing and see her smiling. She lived life to the fullest and always had an open door for whomever came for a visit.
Though our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Josie, we take great comfort in the gifts she gave us with her warm, loving, caring and strong selflessness. Her love will never leave us and will be with us forever. Josie always said “hold everything you cherish close to your hearts” and we will continue to take her advice.
We will love you forever and miss you always. As Josie would say “Never Say Goodbye.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Josie Chemerika February 26 1933 August 4 2022 (age 89)..
Death notice for the town of: Neepawa, Province: Manitoba