Obituaries

ALISON PODWYSOCKI (nee VEITCH) Peacefully at home with her family by her side, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer; it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alison Podwysocki on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the age of 54 years. Left to cherish Alison’s memory are her beloved family: husband of 30 years, Jeff; son Kurtis; daughter Kelsi; and her loyal dog Chase; mother Audrey Veitch; sister Kim Taylor; sister Karen Veitch (Brian); brother Duane Veitch; sister Heather McDonald (Greg); sister Laureen Say (Charles); brother Kyle Veitch; brother Lance Veitch (Laura); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and close friends. She was predeceased by her father David Veitch, and brother David. Growing up at Winnipeg Beach, Alison moved to Winnipeg at the age of 14. She attended Churchill High School and upon graduating went to work as a clerk at Riverview Health Centre formerly known as The Municipal Hospitals with over 30 years service. Alison was involved in many sports including baseball and soccer and made many friends in everything she did. Alison loved going for walks with her special friends and kept it up until her health would no longer allow her to. All of her friends were very special to her. Best known for her love of shopping, Alison never found a mall too large, or store too small for her to enjoy. She has passed this love on to both of her children. Alison’s greatest love was for her family. She had such a close bond with her husband and children that even though cancer took her away, that bond will never be broken. Her love is never ending and she will always be in our thoughts, our hearts, and our dreams. On Sunday, March 17, 2013 Alison’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Avenue. Special thanks to all of Alison’s friends that visited, sent messages, and called on the phone. Her spirits would always be lifted just by knowing you were thinking of her and that your love and care was always there for her. The family would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at CancerCare, and the wonderful staff at W.R.H.A. Palliative Care for everything that they have done. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba Challenge for Life under Laureen Say, Heart of Safeway Team in memory of Alison Podwysocki. Richard Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, 204-897-4665, www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com. Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away! Love you!   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 13, 2013