1944-2023
It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Elaine Smith on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Walter of 56 years, her son Jeff and his wife Norma, grandsons Matthew and Zachary Smith and Jamie (Leigh-Ann) Derksen, and great grandson Vance. She is also survived by her twin sister Diane, in-laws Marge Smith and Lily Smith. She was predeceased by her dad Albert Lachowski, mother Marguerite Lachowski, step-mom Josephine Lachowski, sister Adele, brother Allan and numerous in-laws.
Elaine was a hard worker and worked over 30 years as a homecare worker. She enjoyed farming, gardening and loved animals. She loved spending time with family and friends and being part of the community.
Many thanks to Dr. Bruneau, NP Hessie Sookermany-Loeppky and the staff at Pinawa Hospital for all the care and compassion shown to Elaine and our family.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with interment to follow in Beausejour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.
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lynda wallis
Dear wally jeff norma and family i’m so very sad to hear of elaine’s passing she was such a kind friend to me may she rest in peace and fond memories help you through ,sincerely lynda wallis
Debbie and Larry Okolita
Sorry to learn of Elaine’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Ron and Sharon Martin
My condolences to the family
Virginia Kibish
Sincere Condolences,Wally, and Jeff and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you with all of you. Elaine will be missed and lovingly remembered. May she Rest In Peace.
Debbie Rattai
Oh my goodness, I am so deeply sorry to learn that Elaine has passed. To Wally, Jeff, Norma and family, our sincere condolences. She was such a sweet soul, always ever so kind and friendly. A gem of a lady. May the memories of your dear wife and mom help give you some solace during this very difficult time.
Debbie Rattai & Rick Stefansson & family
Kim Wenzoski
Sincere condolences on hearing of Elaine’s passing. We always looked forward to her visits and will truly miss her company. Alma, Jackie and Kim Wenzoski
Teresa gmiterek
condolences to wally and family. i to worked with elaine in homecare. you couldn’t ask for a nicer person to work with. she loved her job and the many clients she had. rest in peace my dear friend.
Gord and Marie Goritz
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family
Sylvia Mroz
Wally,Jeff and family.I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Elaine.She was a very kind, friendly and hard working lady.She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League and always sold so many tickets for our raffles for our annual teas.She helped whenever she was able. She was a home care worker and was very caring and concerned about her clients. May she Rest In Peace with her loved ones. Sylvia and Roger Mroz
Marlene Cyncora
Deepest sympathy to the family on Elain’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Mary Kryschuk
To; Wally & Family; Diane & Family; Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of losing someone so close to your hearts. We know how much it hurts and everyone has fond memories of Elaine. She was a special person and good friend . Mary Kryschuk & Family
Georgina Klassen
To: Wally & Family; Diane & Family;
Our condolences on your great loss, as well as that of the community. May your fond memories of Elaine, together with those of so many others, comfort you always & bring you peace.
John & Georgina (Schiller) Klassen
Alys Burden
My deepest sympathy to the Wally, Jeff, Norma, Matthew, Zach & Ryder (dog) for your loss. I will miss Elaine! She had a heart of gold. In the last few years she would phone often just to chat, tell me some bit of news, ask ‘what you doin today). If I was looking after Ryder she would phone to see what he was doing. She was a good friend. Rest in peace & comfort now Elaine. You are in God’s hands.
Margurite Thiessen
Our deepest sympathies Uncle Wally, Jeff, Norma, Matthew, Zachary, Jamie and family. It is still hard to fathom that she is gone. I just saw her a few days prior and when I got home there was a letter waiting for us, one of her regular chats and updates on all that was happening in your lives. Norma who would have thought the picture we took on June 17th would be so meaningful.
all our love, Margurite, Reg and Kelsey Thiessen
Joanne Schreyer
Sorry to hear about Elaine ! Thoughts and prayer to you Wally and your family .
Lori Stelmaschuk (Beger)
Deepest Sympathies to Wally and family. Elaine was a very cheerfuel person and I had many great conversations with her when she did homecare for my dad. May she rest in piece.
James & Britta Tittlemier
So sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Our
deepest condolences to you Uncle Wally and
family. Hoping all her good memories will
comfort you during this difficult time.
Pamela and Gerald Hawranik
What a great person she was. Always remembered the names of those who she delivered care to. She was one of a kind. She will be missed by all who knew her. A selfless soul. May God Bless and Comfort all her family. Our prayers are with you all.
Sandy & Neill Barrie
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of a warm and wonderful woman. We will miss her warm and welcoming hugs. Beausejour will never be the same – she was kind hearted.
Bertha Mikoluff
To Diane and Family,
My condolences on your loss. I unfortunately will not be able to attend the funeral but know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryanne and Andrew Dolenuk
Our Condolences to Wally and family and her sister Diane. Elaine always took time to say hi when we would met. She helped my Mom, Mary Steffes quite a bit. You will be missed. May you rest in Peace.