Obituaries

ELEANOR VANESSA CHOMIAK
      With great sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Eleanor Vanessa Chomiak, on Friday, August 11, 2017, at the age of 56 years.   Remaining to cherish Eleanor’s memory are her only son Jai (Monica); grandchildren Carlee and Katelynn; sisters Bonnie, Janet and brother David. Along with her immediate family, she will also be greatly missed by her partner Dwight Moulden; best friends, Cheryl and Dick Bon and Dunstan and Krystyna Briggs as well as numerous friends and colleagues. She was predeceased by her father William and mother Connie.   Eleanor worked as a Registered Nurse for 31 years and took great pride in her chosen profession. She was an integral part of the health care team at Selkirk Regional Health Centre. Eleanor had recently been promoted to Clinical Resource Nurse on the Medical Ward. She was a dedicated nurse and advocate for her patients and co-workers. Eleanor gave her time and herself to those in need. She embraced life and was passionate in all her endeavors.   Eleanor loved traveling, boating, fine dining and time spent with loved ones and friends. Her pride and joy were her two grandchildren. She was also very proud of her son and the home he built for her on River Road.   On Friday, August 18, 2017, Eleanor’s Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. For those who wish, viewing will be held prior to the Service. Interment will follow in Little Britain United Church Cemetery, 5879 Provincial Trunk Highway 9, Lockport, Manitoba.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Eleanor to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com