OLIVE RUSSELL
May 13, 2014
OLIVE WINNIE RUSSELL On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Olive Winnie Russell (nee Tomick) passed away at Oakview Place in Winnipeg. Winnie, as she preferred being called, was 73 years of age. Winnie is survived by her daughter Sandra and grandchildren Aarik and Olivia; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Marcia; and son Curtis. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Annie Tomick; and sister Olga. After an early career as a registered nurse, Winnie dedicated herself to the care of raising her family. She enjoyed many hours in her beloved flower garden and delighted in playing the organ for her family and friends. A Graveside Service will be held in the Morris Cemetery and will be announced at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Gordon Griggs, Ellen Hancox, Rose Penner, and Michelle Rogers for their many years of friendship. Thank you also to all of the great staff at Oakview Place for their care and compassion. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Extendicare Oakview Place, 2395 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1A5. Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, Wojcik’s is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2014