Wojcik's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium

11/14/2025

Places to donate personal effects

Many charities accept clothing, linen and furniture, which are lightly used, and distribute them to the needy. Often, they can schedule a pick up at your residence. The following are specialty items which can be donated to specific organizations:

• Used computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones are accepted by a wide variety of charities.
• The Lions Club collects and sends eyeglasses to third world countries.
• Many libraries accept cds and dvds.
• Electronic repair shops recycle used audio and video equipment.
• The Canadian Hearing Society will refurbish and donate hearing aids to those in need.
• Food as we all know is accepted by local food banks and missions.

Donating personal effects creates positive outcomes for others.

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11/13/2025

Susan Ellen Oleschuk October 14, 1968 – November 1st, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Susan Oleschuk. On Saturday November 1st surrounded by family Susan le

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day Observance

We remember your bravery and sacrifice. We observe and commemorate your contribution to ensure personal freedoms and human rights. Our sincere respect and gratitude to all who have served. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families.

11/07/2025

HERMANN JOSEF HANSEN It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Opa, and great grandfather Hermann Josef Hansen who died peacefully at the age of 95 on N

11/07/2025

Marilyn Jane Klapprat Peacefully, with family by her side, Marilyn Jane Klapprat passed away on November 4, 2025 at East Gate Lodge in Beausejour, MB. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Reinhold

11/07/2025

Canadian Memorials
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In the spring of 2000, the Unknown Soldier was repatriated to Canada and entombed on May 28, at the foot of the National War Memorial. The ceremony took place with a 45-person guard, pallbearers and a chaplain and the service was televised nationally. Before the laying to rest of the Unknown Soldier the body lay in state for three days in the Centre Block of Parliament Hill. The funeral was attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Canada.

More than 116,000 Canadians have died protecting our nation’s way of life. The Unknown Soldier, though nameless, genderless and rank-less, represents all our fallen soldiers from the past, present and future in our army, navy, merchant marines and air force. This Soldier is one of the 6,846 unidentified First World War dead. It is known that they were originally interred at a cemetery near Vimy Ridge.

The Unknown Soldier also has a special meaning to families who never learned the fate of their loved one. Marking the passing of a loved one with a funeral, and having a permanent place to visit are important parts of the grieving process. Families from across our nation have taken solace at the grave of the Unknown Soldier for many years now.

Since the interment of the Unknown Soldier, every year, at Remembrance Day ceremonies, thousands of Canadians lay a poppy in remembrance at their tomb.

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11/07/2025

CHRISTENA (TENA) BOYD Christena (Tena) Boyd passed away peacefully, after a battle with cancer, at the age of 89 on Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home in Winnipeg, surrounded by family. Tena wa

11/07/2025

ELAINE DIANA MAY PARENT (NEE DOWNEY) Elaine Diana May Parent, age 72, of Winnipeg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. She was born June 6th, 1953, in Whitehorse, Yukon, to Nor

11/06/2025

RICHARD WAYNE BALL 1958 - 2025 The family of Richard Ball are saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home, in the presence of his loving family

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

IOANNIS (John) DAMIANAKOS With profound sadness, the family announces that John passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 87 years, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The family is comforted by the be

11/05/2025

The Grace Hospital Foundation

With a goal to enhance patient care at the Grace Hospital, the foundation undertakes a number of initiatives through the year, raising funds to help purchase vital equipment and establish programs to benefit our city’s residents.

Last week we attended their annual gala. Events such as these, have many local organizations and businesses participating, helping our community in many ways.

This year’s recipient of the Pearl McGonigal Award was Dr. Ramin Hamedani, someone who has been a friend to the Grace Hospital Foundation for many years in countless ways. Congratulation Dr. Hamedani!

Louise Penny
General Manager and Owner

Inset Photos (L-R):
Rachel Wojcik & Louise Penny
Dr. Hamedani & Rachel Wojcik

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