Sylvia Turkula
February 7, 1947 - November 7, 2017
SYLVIA TURKULA
February 7, 1947 – November 7, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Turkula (nee Olearnek) on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Sylvia is survived by her husband Archie, three sons; Robert (Rosa), Jason (Mary Anne) and Jeff (Katrina & daughter Faith). She is also survived by her granddaughter Charity (Greg), grandson Chandler, sisters Judy Robb (Garwood) and Patty Windsor, sister-in-law Mary Rempel (George) and many other family members. Sylvia was predeceased by her parents, Peter (1999) and Helen (1974); brother Ernie (1976) and brother-in-law, Brian Kalichak (1997). On February 7, 1947. Sylvia was the first born to Peter and Helen (Sklepowich) Olearnek. A brother and two sisters came later. Sylvia helped on the family farm while attending school in Gilbert Plains. After completing Grade 12, she moved to Dauphin to attend Little’s Business College. She married Archie Turkula on May 2, 1967 and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last May. Sylvia and Archie have three sons; Robert (1967), Jason (1969) and Jeff (1972). The family moved to Winnipeg in 1972 and have resided there since. Sylvia worked for over 25 years with CIBC and then for over a decade with WRHA Home Care. Sylvia’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street at Manitoba Avenue. The family would like to thank Concordia Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital for the wonderful care Sylvia received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either St. Boniface Hospital/Bergen Cardiac Care Centre or Heart and Stroke Foundation Manitoba. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 1020 Main Street, 204.586.8668 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“Sylvia is Now at Peace in God’s Garden.”