Obituaries

MARLENE LARISA KOMUS
   Tragically on Sunday, October 30, 2016, Marlene passed away at the age of 26 years.   She is survived by her parents, Scott and Sheelagh Komus; brother Chris Komus; sister Heather Komus; niece Nilaya Komus; grandmothers, Margaret Runtz and Gwen Komus; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Norman Runtz and Art Komus.   Marlene was born on November 5, 1989  in Winnipeg, the youngest of three children. She attended Linwood School, George Waters Middle School, St. James Collegiate, and Westwood Collegiate. She then attended the Academy of Broadcasting in Winnipeg and worked for a year as news director at 610 CHTM radio in Thompson in 2010. Marlene preferred big city life, and moved to Vancouver in 2011 where she worked in marketing for Vancouver Fashion Week. She moved to Montreal in 2013, where she held various positions. Marlene always had a soft spot for Winnipeg and moved back in December 2015 to be closer to family and friends. She had started work as an account executive for Canstar Community News just two weeks prior to her passing.   Marlene was like a bright star, always kind, helpful and loving. Her family was very important to her. She was very close to her parents, grandparents, brother, sister and niece. She enjoyed family gatherings, weekly Sunday suppers, and getting together at the family cottage. Marlene was lively, vibrant, quick witted and uninhibited. She had strong opinions and did not hesitate to voice them. She was involved in a variety of activities ranging from volunteering at a local cat shelter to taking ballet lessons. Marlene enjoyed travelling, and had been to Europe, Costa Rica, Los Angeles, and her favourite city, New York. She was learning Russian so she could travel to Eastern Europe. Marlene loved music, comedy, and reading. She was proud of the house she had recently purchased and enjoyed buying antique furniture, displaying her photographs, and doing crafts. She had so many plans for the future.   Marlene’s Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in Immanuel Pentecostal Church, 955 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, with Pastor Joe Welty of Broadway First Baptist Church, presider.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Marlene’s name may be made to Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0P1 or Craig Street Cats, 1421 St James Street  #16, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y9.   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com