Obituaries

BEVERLEY IRENE FRITSCHY

 (nee WIEBE)

1956­–2018

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear mother, sister, aunt and friend, Beverley Irene Fritschy, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the age of 61, with her family by her side.

Bev will be profoundly missed by her son and daughter, Palmer and Paige; her sister, Linda (John), brothers Tom (Gail) and Barry (June); nephews Neil (Patti), Warren (Misty) and Tyler and niece, Lauren (Michael); sisters-in-law Tina and Teresa; cousin Corinne; best friend Barb; and many dear friends, colleagues and extended family members. She was predeceased by her father, Neil, and her mother, Berthe.

Our mother was born in Winnipeg on August 22, 1956, living her entire life and raising her family in St. Vital, a community in which she formed deep ties. She graduated from Dakota Collegiate where she excelled in academics, athletics (volleyball and basketball) and cultivated many friendships that remained strong throughout her life. Directly out of high school, she excelled in the insurance industry, leading a very successful and rewarding career for 43 years.

Bev lived life with passion and commitment. She loved singing, whether in choirs or on karaoke stages, and playing the piano that once belonged to her great-grandmother and that she lovingly restored. She treasured playing music with sister, Linda, and brother-in-law, John, in and around Winnipeg as part of their band. When brother Tom moved to BC, she enjoyed her visits with him in Oliver. Bev took great pleasure in reading, solving crossword puzzles, baking and in later years, practicing hot yoga. She travelled widely but found her greatest peace at home with loved ones. The highlight of her week was her spirited cribbage games with family and, in 2015, she was elated to be the one to achieve the elusive perfect hand of 29.

Above all, our mom loved her family. She was devoted to her mother and was unconditionally committed to the happiness and well-being of her children, putting us ahead of all else. Mom was fiercely independent and an exceptional provider, although she took great pride in her notorious frugality. She created a warm, loving home for us, taking enormous pleasure in watching her children grow and thrive. She loved hearing the belly-laughs rising up when Palmer and his friends gathered in the basement, missing that and more when he moved to Toronto. She cherished her bond with Paige, spending many hours with her on trips and outings and also finding quiet joy with her in the simple activities of daily life. Her kids, in turn, were enriched by the closeness of long conversations with Mom. She filled our lives with her wonderful sense of humour, her boisterous nature and outspoken directness.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 135 John Forsyth Road in Winnipeg with Rev. Fr. Chrys Obinna Agu presiding.

Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com