Obituary for Simone Blanche Marie "nee Rodrigue" Konowalchuck
Simone Blanche Marie Konowalchuk
(nee Rodrigue)
October 17, 1942 ? September 27, 2013
Simone Konowalchuk (nee Rodrigue) passed in peace at Victoria General Hospital, with her son David and other family members supporting her during her final journey.
She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law David and Belinda, grandson Derek and granddaughter Robyn Konowalchuk (Andrew Cederholm) all of Penticton BC. She is also survived by her sister Josette Duprat, and brother Gerard (Maureen) Rodrigue of Winnipeg, and brother Bernard (Louise) Rodrigue of Brandon. She also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.
Simone, the eldest of four children of the late Joseph and Leona Rodrigue was born and raised in St. Boniface. She lived in Winnipeg all her life and worked the majority of her career in the Chaplain?s Office at Air Command Centre in the Department of Defence before retirement in 2007.
Simone believed that one of the best things that ever happened to her in her life was the birth of her son David. When he was fairly young, she became a single parent and though there were some hard times and the occasional misadventure, her pride in, and love for David, daughter-in-law Belinda, and grandchildren Derek and Robyn was boundless and defined who she was. She took delight in the activities and successes of her immediate and extended family but would also assume the burden of their losses or failures. Simone cherished all the family gatherings that provided her the opportunity to interact with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She never forgot the birthday or anniversary of any family member. Family meant everything to Simone.
Simone?s faith was an essential part of who she was and in Simone we lost a rare soul. She left us way too early and will be dearly missed.
A family service at the Parish of St. Timothy in St. Vital has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of one?s choice would be appreciated.
The Coutu family in care of arrangements:
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.com
Simone Blanche Marie Konowalchuk
(nee Rodrigue)
October 17, 1942 ? September 27, 2013
Simone Konowalchuk (nee Rodrigue) passed in peace at Victoria General Hospital, with her son David and other family members supporting her during her final journey.
She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law David and Belinda, grandson Derek and granddaughter Robyn Konowalchuk (Andrew Cederholm) all of Penticton BC. She is also survived by her sister Josette Duprat, and brother Gerard (Maureen) Rodrigue of Winnipeg, and brother Bernard (Louise) Rodrigue of Brandon. She also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.
Simone, the eldest of four children of the late Joseph and Leona Rodrigue was born and raised in St. Boniface. She lived in Winnipeg all her life and worked the majority of her career in the Chaplain?s Office at Air Command Centre in the Department of Defence before retirement in 2007.
Simone believed that one of the best things that ever happened to her in her life was the birth of her son David. When he was fairly young, she became a single parent and though there were some hard times and the occasional misadventure, her pride in, and love for David, daughter-in-law Belinda, and grandchildren Derek and Robyn was boundless and defined who she was. She took delight in the activities and successes of her immediate and extended family but would also assume the burden of their losses or failures. Simone cherished all the family gatherings that provided her the opportunity to interact with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She never forgot the birthday or anniversary of any family member. Family meant everything to Simone.
Simone?s faith was an essential part of who she was and in Simone we lost a rare soul. She left us way too early and will be dearly missed.
A family service at the Parish of St. Timothy in St. Vital has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of one?s choice would be appreciated.
The Coutu family in care of arrangements:
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.com
(nee Rodrigue)
October 17, 1942 ? September 27, 2013
Simone Konowalchuk (nee Rodrigue) passed in peace at Victoria General Hospital, with her son David and other family members supporting her during her final journey.
She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law David and Belinda, grandson Derek and granddaughter Robyn Konowalchuk (Andrew Cederholm) all of Penticton BC. She is also survived by her sister Josette Duprat, and brother Gerard (Maureen) Rodrigue of Winnipeg, and brother Bernard (Louise) Rodrigue of Brandon. She also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.
Simone, the eldest of four children of the late Joseph and Leona Rodrigue was born and raised in St. Boniface. She lived in Winnipeg all her life and worked the majority of her career in the Chaplain?s Office at Air Command Centre in the Department of Defence before retirement in 2007.
Simone believed that one of the best things that ever happened to her in her life was the birth of her son David. When he was fairly young, she became a single parent and though there were some hard times and the occasional misadventure, her pride in, and love for David, daughter-in-law Belinda, and grandchildren Derek and Robyn was boundless and defined who she was. She took delight in the activities and successes of her immediate and extended family but would also assume the burden of their losses or failures. Simone cherished all the family gatherings that provided her the opportunity to interact with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She never forgot the birthday or anniversary of any family member. Family meant everything to Simone.
Simone?s faith was an essential part of who she was and in Simone we lost a rare soul. She left us way too early and will be dearly missed.
A family service at the Parish of St. Timothy in St. Vital has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of one?s choice would be appreciated.
The Coutu family in care of arrangements:
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.com
Simone Blanche Marie Konowalchuk
(nee Rodrigue)
October 17, 1942 ? September 27, 2013
Simone Konowalchuk (nee Rodrigue) passed in peace at Victoria General Hospital, with her son David and other family members supporting her during her final journey.
She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law David and Belinda, grandson Derek and granddaughter Robyn Konowalchuk (Andrew Cederholm) all of Penticton BC. She is also survived by her sister Josette Duprat, and brother Gerard (Maureen) Rodrigue of Winnipeg, and brother Bernard (Louise) Rodrigue of Brandon. She also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews, 16 great nieces and nephews, and many extended family and friends.
Simone, the eldest of four children of the late Joseph and Leona Rodrigue was born and raised in St. Boniface. She lived in Winnipeg all her life and worked the majority of her career in the Chaplain?s Office at Air Command Centre in the Department of Defence before retirement in 2007.
Simone believed that one of the best things that ever happened to her in her life was the birth of her son David. When he was fairly young, she became a single parent and though there were some hard times and the occasional misadventure, her pride in, and love for David, daughter-in-law Belinda, and grandchildren Derek and Robyn was boundless and defined who she was. She took delight in the activities and successes of her immediate and extended family but would also assume the burden of their losses or failures. Simone cherished all the family gatherings that provided her the opportunity to interact with grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She never forgot the birthday or anniversary of any family member. Family meant everything to Simone.
Simone?s faith was an essential part of who she was and in Simone we lost a rare soul. She left us way too early and will be dearly missed.
A family service at the Parish of St. Timothy in St. Vital has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of one?s choice would be appreciated.
The Coutu family in care of arrangements:
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
680 Archibald Street
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.com