Wojcik's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium

02/11/2026

Gerald Allen McDonald Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully February 8th, 2026 at the age of 87 at St. Pierre Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Gerald Allen McD

02/11/2026

TERANCE ROBERT JAMES MONDOR On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Terry passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen (nee McDonald); children Trevor, Laurie –

02/10/2026

ALFRED LEONARD POSALUKO It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad, Alfred Leonard Posaluko on February 8, 2026, at the wise age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be held at

02/10/2026

Robert (Bob) Wayne Timlick It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Robert (Bob) Wayne Timlick. Bob passed away at the age of 84 years on the 4th of February, 2026, at the Grace Hospita

02/10/2026

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Advisory and Warning
Online Third-Party Platforms are Creating Fake Obituaries!

We presently face a challenge from outside parties who are misrepresenting the families we serve. The obituaries which we place on our website are being ‘scraped’ and this information is being posted on the pages of an outside website. Sometimes vital details are omitted or changed. If seeking accurate information it is recommended to only go onto our website: https://www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com/ or our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069963158265. Here you will find correct up to date service and death notice details.

In addition, these third-party platforms are profiting from the unauthorized use of our obituaries. Internet links include items for sale such as flowers, memorial trees and virtual candles. Be advised, that the proceeds from these sales are funnelled away from our local community.

Ensuring safety:
If you are on an obit and something doesn’t seem right, listen to your instincts. If solicited to make a purchase, check with family or friends as to the legitimacy of the page. If you need verification, call our funeral home. A simple phone call can set you in the right direction to view our obituary notices, and hence you will be viewing accurate information. Once on our official website or page, you can click the link to view the death notice of a loved one. This link can also be shared with family and friends, allowing them the same level of safety as you.

Our office administrator, Laval Palendat, was recently interviewed on both CTV and Global where she shared information about this issue. She is aware of one family who purchased 100 memorial trees from a third-party platform. At Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, we provide a step-by-step form to families, providing info so that they can have an unauthorized obit removed.

It’s very disappointing that some individuals choose to prey on others at a time of vulnerability. This issue has been discussed at Funeral Association of Canada (FSAC) meetings and committee work continues to work with legislators to help protect consumer interests.

If you need further information, please contact us.

Louise Penny
General Manager and Owner

Inset Photo: Laval Palendat, our office administrator.

02/09/2026

Selecting an Urn

Below are some considerations when you are purchasing an urn.

• Personalize the urn. Choose an urn with a theme which in some way reflects the life of the deceased. What did they enjoy doing? Did they dance? Did they fish? An urn is usually the main focal point of a memorial service, displayed with photographs and surrounded by floral arrangements.

• Materials which the urn is made of. Where will the final resting place for the urn be? If the urn is placed in a columbarium or niche (above ground inurnment), then the urn can be made from any material. If the urn is to be interred in the ground, materials which are unaffected by a variety of soil conditions are recommended. Wooden urns will deteriorate over time if placed in the ground.

• Size. What is the maximum size of an urn that can be chosen? When an urn is interred in the ground, size is less of a factor; those opening the grave can easily increase the size of the opening. When placing an urn in a niche however, the dimensions of the location are fixed and as such, dictate the final size of any urns that are placed within it.

• Pricing. We have a large selection of urns with choices for every budget.

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02/07/2026

SAMANTHA CATHERINE ZIMMERMAN It is with heavy hearts that the parents of Samantha Zimmerman announce the sudden passing of their beloved daughter on January 27th, 2026 in Winnipeg Beach MB. Samant

02/06/2026

DOUGLAS ARTHUR FORSYTH It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Douglas Arthur Forsyth on January 25, 2026 at his home in Winnipeg at the age of 73. Doug was born on June 20, 1

02/06/2026

How old are Funerals?

Evidence has been gathered which points to dates approximately 65,000 years ago to the time of Neanderthal man. Honoring their dead included rituals where the deceased was placed on a bed of flowers.

Source: Cambridge Archaeological Journal: The Shanidar IV "Flower Burial" A Re-evaluation of Neanderthal Burial Ritual

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02/04/2026

CZESLAWA KIELSKA 3 MAY 1943 - 2 FEBRUARY 2026 On February 2, 2026, Czeslawa passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 82. Mom will be deeply missed by her daughters, Marzenna (Ja

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

WALTER (WALLY) NAKONESHNY After a long, full life, Walter (Wally) Nakoneshny passed away at the age of 93 at Golden West Centennial Lodge in Winnipeg. He is survived by his wife, Lucille (née Bazin)