Obituaries

KERRY LEE SUMKA

04/16/1968 – 01/03/2023

Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, we deeply regret to announce the death of Kerry Sumka. On January 3rd, 2023 Kerry was surrounded by love from her life partner at Riverview Health Center when she passed.

Kerry was born April 16th, 1968 in Winnipeg, MB and grew up in East Selkirk, MB. She is survived by her only child Ashley Goshulak (Kevin); parents Elizabeth Morowski and James Sumka (Cora); siblings Darrell Sumka, Michelle Sumka (Al), and Tiffany Hawthorne (Tyler); niece Brooke Sumka; long-time friend Randy Goshulak; long-time partner Mike Peckham; Mike’s family Bill, Anne, and Elisha Peckham, Linda and Ken Vandenakker.

Most of her career was spent working for Jostens/Lifetouch, however the last 2 years she made a career change to follow a passion for helping others. She went back to school to get her Health Care Aide training and was able to work for Riverridge, Middlechurch PCH, and Selkirk Hospital.

Kerry enjoyed being outdoors, living an active life, and spending plenty of time with family and friends. Some of Kerry’s most fond memories were going to the park with family to listen to live bands and driving all over Winnipeg to see the beautiful Christmas lights while listening to festive music. Kerry will be remembered for being caring and selfless. She will be deeply missed by all, loved forever, and thought about always.

Family would like to thank Riverview for all their care in her last moments. The memorial service will be held April 16th, 2023 1:00 pm at Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel 1020 Main Street Winnipeg, with reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kerry’s memory may be made to CancerCare MB.