September 3, 1953 ~ May 11, 2022
It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts we announce Donna’s passing on Wednesday, May 11, with her family at her side in the Beausejour Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Charlie; sons Tyler (Sherry) and Ryan; mother Eleanor Gmiterek; brothers Paul (Lori) and Patrick; sister Teresa (Greg); her grand cats Tiger & Tigger; brother-in-laws Bill (Olga) and Eugene (Eleanor); and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her father Casmir, brother Peter, in-laws Clement and Violet, sister-in-law Patricia Stefaniuk, and nephew Curtis.
She was actively involved as a lay reader in the Anglican Church when it was open and now in the Baptist Church.
She volunteered at Togs & Treasures in Beausejour for many years.
She offered lots of support for her husband in the building of the South End Swimming Pool and the Playground.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Beausejour Hospital or Cancer Care.
We will celebrate Donna’s life on Monday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, with lunch to follow at the Beausejour Room in the Brokenhead River Community Hall; 300 Veterans Lane, Beausejour, MB. All are welcome to attend the service in the chapel or you may listen to the service in your vehicles of the Sobering Funeral Chapel parking lot, and tuning your radio station to 98.1 FM.
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Michelle Szajewski and Anita Reimer
Deepest sympathies to Charlie, Tyler (Sherry) and Ryan. May Donna’s beautiful soul Rest in Peace.
Michelle and Anita
Teresa gmiterek
louie and i are very sorry for your loss. may you find comfort at this difficult time. REST IN PEACE DONNA.
Connie and Paul krawchuk
Dear Charlie, Tyler, (sherry) Ryan and families.
With sadness we send our condolences. Donna’s smile and sense of humour will be missed. Every Tuesday at Togs & Treasures i looked forward to a happy afternoon of fun and laughter.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Valdine Bush
Donna was the most kind, loving person. She was devoted to her family and loved her sons with all her heart. Her daughter in law Sherry was very special to her and was so pleased to have her in Tyler’s life. I know you will miss her dearly but she will always be in your heart and watching over you. Take care, we have all lost a very special person who brought joy to all our lives. Rest In Peace Donna. Your friends Clarence and Valdine Bush
Patrick and Louise Lachance
So sorry to hear of Donna ‘s passing. May she Rest In Peace
Marlene Cyncora
Deepest sympathy to Charlie, Tyler & Ryan. Donna so kind, friendly and upbeat . She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very trying time.
Virginia Kubish
Sincere Condolences to Charlie and Family upon the loss a very dear wife and mother. Donna was always very friendly and always a smile on her pretty face. Treasure all the wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace.
Gail Kotowich
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. I knew her sons when I lived in Beausejour . My prayers are with you all. I drove cab for Beau’s Taxi years ago.
Ron and Val Jackson
We are so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Charlie, Tyler, Ryan and family. We will miss our friendly neighbour.
Gary and Beverley Solotki
Deepest sympathy to you Charlie and Family from Beverley and Gary. Rest In Peace Donna
Sheila Mckinnon
I’m so very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Sheila.
Helen & Rick Leclair
We are so sorry for your loss Charlie and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Donna will be missed by the volunteers at Togs ‘N’ Treasures.
Dean and Donna Couvier
To the Gmiterek and Relf Families,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Donna was a wonderful friend and neighbour when we lived in Beausejour. Always smiling and laughing.
Cherish your memories.
Sincerely,
Dean and Donna Couvier
Ken Kilbrei
It is with utmost sadness I am hearing of Donna’s passing. Sincerest condolences Charlie, to you and your family. I met Donna only a few times, but found her very friendly with a glistening smile! May you find peace in the number of precious moments you were able to share together.
Rest in peace Donna. Charlie, my prayers and thots are with you and your family.
Marcus Rempel
Dear Charlie, Tyler and Sherri and Ryan,
I will always remember the sincerity and depth of faith with which Donna lifted up the Prayers of the People at St. James Anglican. She was a pillar of the parish. Our gratitude for her life of service and our prayers for you, her beloved family, are with you in this time of loss.
“For they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.” (Luke 20:36)
Dave Donahue
Sincere condolences to Charlie and family on the loss of Donna. She was quite possibly one of the nicest, friendliest and most upbeat person I have known. I will treasure the memories of the many trips our group took to Mexico. Donna will be greatly missed by many. R.I.P. dear friend.
Cindy Fosty
My condolences to Charlie and family. My prayers are with you all.
Linda Gmiterek
I am so sorry Charlie, Tyler & Sherri and Ryan for your loss. Donna was a beautiful person inside and outside. RIP Donna
Leona Weidman
I am so very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My sympathies Charlie, Tyler and Sherrie and Ryan and the rest of her family. She was a very loving and thoughtful person with a strong Faith in God. May the Lord give you all His Comfort and His Peace No more sickness, Donna, Rest In Peace
Barry and Linda (Skiba) Riench
To Charlie & family; and to all of Donna’s family and many friends:
Our sincere condolences go out to each of you. We are so sorry for your loss. Treasure the many wonderful and special memories of Donna. We remember her being a very close and good friend to our sister Arlene (McCrindle/ Rebaric) who treasured Donna’s friendship very much. We pray that God comforts you and gives you His strength during this time if pain and sorrow. Sending hugs.
Charlotte Wall
Very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. My condolences to Charlie and family.
Lydia Ewasko
Our condolences to Charlie, Tyler, Sherrie and Ryan on the passing of Donna; May she Rest In Peace.
Sincerely Lydia Ewasko and family.
Otto & Lorraie Best
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Charlie and family on the loss of Donna. She was always smiling and very optimistic. May the Good Lord comfort you at this very sad time.
Barb and Harlon
To Charlie and family,
I have known Donna since my family moved to Beausejour in 1962. She was the most friendliest person with the biggest smile. She was beautiful inside and out and never said a bad word about or to anyone. Her personality shone through her smile. May God grant you all peace as you navigate this hard time and hold all your memories close.
Sincerely,
Barb and Harlon Kintop
Ralph and Carolyn Lee
All members of Donna’s family,
We are very sorry to learn of Donna’s passing. She will be missed terribly by all who she came in touch with. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bauschke Garry
Hi Charlie. Can’t believe how suddenly your love of your life has left you. My deepest condolences to you and your boys. May god give you strength through this difficult time.
Carol McLellan
Charlie, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your wife and mother of your sons. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I never met Donna, but she must have been a nice lady to have chosen to share her life with a good man like you. Take care my friend. Carol McLellan (Stelmack)
Fred Muth and Lynn Robert
To Charlie, Tyler, Ryan, and family
Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Donna. Donna was a wonderfully upbeat person bringing sunshine and joy to everyone she met. She is at peace now and no pain.
Fred Muth and Lynn
Val Ranseth
Charlie, Ryan, Tyler & Sherry,
May the many treasured memories created over the years with Donna help you all through this difficult time. Donna was a very special person who will be held close in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched.
Chris & Ardith Tomasson
Our deepest sympathy to Charlie and family at this difficult time. Donna was a beautiful person with a personality that was loved by everyone who knew her. Will cherish our memories of our Mexico trip. RIP Donna
Brenda and Chester Neduzak
We’re so very sorry upon hearing the sad news of Donna’s passing. Our sincere condolences to the entire family
Gerald
My deepest condolences Charlie, Ryan, Tyler and Sherry. We will miss Donna, she was such a good neighbor, and great parson. Gerry
Beverley Doerr & family
Sincere condolences to the Relf & Gmiterek families upon hearing the sad new of Donna’s passing.
Today & always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort & strength.
RIP Donna from all the Ontario/Alberta/Yukon cousins.
Ron & Maria Obodzinski
To all of Donna’s family. We are so saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. We remember our family visits and BBQ’s with the Gmiterek family when we were growing up. Donna always had a infectious laugh and great sense of humour. Rest In Peace.
Ron & Maria Obodzinski
Lorna Smith
I first met Donna years ago through my sister and brother-in-law, Val and Clarence Bush. I will always remember her ready smile and her joyful laughter. She was a dear person who was so proud of her sons. She was a beautiful, loving, caring, and resilient soul. My heart goes out to her family.
Valerie and Tony Kent (formerly Stankewich)
To ALL of Donna’s beloved family, friends and acquaintances who had the pleasure of knowing her. Treasure ALL the memories you have made over the years. Know that she is another Angel in God’s Heavenly Kingdom who will look down on you with LOVE knowing that one day you will ALL reunite. Donna is FREE of pain and may it comfort you to know: “She is not gone, she is just away”. Please accept our sincerest condolences as you endure this difficult time.
Karen Hintz
Our sincere sympathy to each of you,
Charlie, Tyler, Sherry and Ryan, as well as the Gmiterek and Relf families .May all of the wonderful memories you each shared throughout the years help to always keep Donna close to your hearts.
In remembrance of Donna ,
former neighbor,
Karen Hintz
and family,
The Sylvesters
The Pedersons
Fred P. Rumak
Charlie, my sincere sympathies!