It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother Vera Cardinal on July 3, 2019.
She is survived by her husband Derrick, daughter Marla Warnick and daughter-in-law Alana Warnick and her Grandson Baby Smith. She is also survived by her sister Annelore (Ed) on Vancouver Island.
Vera was born in Iserlohn, Germany October 22, 1955 and came to Canada at an early age, only to experience the Winnipeg snowstorm of 1966. During Vera’s years in Canada she served in law enforcement in Ontario and Manitoba. Upon meeting Derrick, she dabbled in crafts and made many exquisite decorations for her home and others. On June 24, 1995 Vera and Derrick were married and went on to build a new home in Winnipeg. After four years they decided to relocate and build in cottage country. They built and moved into a new home in the Lee River area, outside Lac du Bonnet in March of 2003. Five years later she ran and was elected to the RM of Lac du Bonnet Municipal Council.
In the new home, Vera spent summertime soaking in her pool, sitting on the back deck watching the hummingbirds for hours and the occasional ride on the pontoon boat. She also enjoyed the odd game of golf and taking the dogs for car rides to get an ice cream. Vera was very fortunate to have been able to travel just about every year that her and Derrick were together and she always made sure the golf clubs were packed in the back of the vehicle. In the early years, tropical vacation and cruises were the escape from the snow. Although she was very fortunate to go on many warm vacations, her favourite vacations were the road trips they took down south through Florida, Texas and Arizona; with Lake Havasu, Arizona becoming her favourite place to be in December and January. She loved walking the Bridgewater Channel, Rotary Park and Grand Island where over the years she was accompanied by her precious dogs (Elmo, Bozlee and Gracie) who now she is going to join once again. Of all things though to do in Lake Havasu, she could not wait for the Hot Air Balloon Festival every January. The “whoosh” of the fire inflating the balloons above her head would put the biggest of biggest smiles on her face.
One of her biggest wishes was filled when Marla met Alana and they were married on September 9, 2016 and seeing the birth of her Grandson Smith on May 10, 2019.
We would like to thank Dr. Bruneau and all the staff at Pinawa Hospital/CancerCare, Manitoba CancerCare and all our friends who have reached out and supported us through this journey.
As per Vera’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Chapel in Lac du Bonnet, 90-4th Street, Lac du Bonnet with Pastor James Schwab officiating.
Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to Abundant Life Chapel in Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa Hospital, Manitoba CancerCare or Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter.
You are now pain free. Until we meet again.
Love you always and forever.
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Geraldine Beuckx
My dear friend Vera….you are with the Angel’s now….till we meet again….my condolances to family and all her friends
Joanne Rimmer
My dear friend, it was a short friendship but one I will never forget. One day Thelma lol we will have our beer. I will miss you lots
Joanne. Rest in piece
Gaetanne Farley
Derrick , Marla, Alana, & Smith,
May you take comfort knowing that Vera’s spirit lives on in the hearts of all her loved ones.
Please , accept our condolences .
Love and Light….
Gaétanne & Brian Farley
Larry & Bev Jaculak
Derrick and Marla
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Take care.
karin patterson
I can’t reach you no more but perhaps one day on the other side of the rainbow you and I will repend and hug. I tried so often to get to you but never came the call. So Vera, rest in peace. I do think of you often. Your oldest sister, Karin
Julie Veilleux
Our sincere condolences to Derrick,Marla, Alana and Smith. She was your world and you all were hers. She was an incredible woman, loving, kind, stubborn and determined!! A great sense of humor thru good and bad times. May your memories warm your thoughts and hearts. Until you meet again. Mike and Julie Veilleux
Chris Darker
Sorry it to here our condolences to the family.
Chris Darker/Sherry/Betty Darker
You backin to your love ones And how your tears did flow but you know You tried but you cannot hide how it Hurt to see them go But now you know she left this world and went to a better place And One day you to will see her face to face.
Patricia and Lorne Nadiger
Derrick, sorry to learn of your loss.
You are in our Prayers,
Cindy Kellendonk
Knowing Vera was a joy and life moved in the fast lane whenever I was around her. I miss her energy, laughter, and friendship. No matter what life threw at her, she was determined to face it head on. Vera left her imprint on many of us that will be carried on.
Thinking of you Derrick, Marla, Alanna and Smith!
Cindy, Tom and Carly
LaVern Dueck
Derrick, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I have been thinking about you many times over the past year during Vera’s illness.
Please accept our condolences.
Sincerely, LaVern
Richard Decka
Derrick, Marla and Alana,
We are sorry to hear about Vera’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Richard & Debra Decka
Michele Roux
Derrick & Marla
So sorry for your loss.
Vera was a thoughtful caring lady and I so enjoyed our talks.
Please , accept our condolences.
Gary & Michele
Marla Warnick
It’s been almost two months since you left us and we miss you. I talk to you everyday. I say good morning every morning and goodnight every night. I miss you so much. I love you, Mom.
Derrick Cardinal
My sweetness. It is three months today you lost your battle. Everyday I miss you more and more. Every night a light a candle for you, hoping to see you walk through our door.
I now know what you meant when you said ” aren’t you scared. ” When I do something around the house and ask for your approval, I always say I am doing the best I can.
Miss you until the end of time.
Love you always and forever ❤️
Val Regelous
Derrick
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Val & Josh Regelous
Derrick Cardinal
Vera, today is six months since you left us. I miss you more and more everyday. You would be very proud of Marla, the Mother she has become. Your little Grandson Smith is almost eight months old and this week he has learned to crawl forward with great pace. My heart is broken and I don’t think it will ever mend. You were my life and I so looked forward to retirement with you, one year from tomorrow. Plans and journeys are gone. I try to hold my head high, but there is not an hour that passes that I am not thinking of you.
Miss you until the end of time.
Love you always and forever ❤️