It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister and friend, Sylvia (age 68) on December 30, 2023 at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Sylvia was born on September 30, 1955 in Dauphin, Manitoba.
Sylvia was pre-deceased by her parents, Fredrick and Anna Wasyliuk, sister, Betty Heykoop and brother, Tony Wasyliuk. She is survived by her siblings Mary Urbanowski of Kelowna, BC, Celia (Mike) Goyek of Dauphin, Nellie (Larry) Anderson of Portland, Oregon, Vicky (Keith) Bradshaw of Chilliwack, BC, Wally (Audrey) Wasyliuk of Concorde, ON, Olga Wasyliuk of Winnipeg, Ted Wasyliuk of Shuswap, BC, Ernie (Ann) Wasyliuk of Armstrong, BC, Jeanette Dutka of Chilliwack, BC and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Sylvia was the last of 12 children born to Fred and Anna. She lived in Pine River, Manitoba and attended Favor School from Kindergarten to Grade 6. When that one room school closed, she went to Pine River School for Grades 7 and 8. Her parents then sold the farm and moved to Winnipeg. Sylvia attended the SDA Academy for Grades 9 and 10. Grades 11 and 12 were completed at the Portage Collegiate Institute where she lived with Olga.
After graduation in June of 1973, she started her Medical Radiation Technology/Laboratory Assistance training in July, 1973. During this training, she worked part-time at Park Manor Personal Care home in the dietary department. Upon completion, she began her career at the Beausejour District Hospital on November 5, 1975. After a couple of years, she was promoted to Charge Technologist and retained that position until she retired in January, 2011.
Sylvia enjoyed curling, golfing, fishing, camping, travelling and spending time with her life-long friends, Chris and Ardith Tomasson and family. She has travelled to many destinations including Hawaii, England, Scotland, Fiji, and Ukraine to name a few. Above all, Sylvia cherished her time spent at her cottage in Gull Lake.
The family would like to thank all the Medical staff at the Women’s Hospital and the Health Science Centre for keeping Sylvia comfortable and for their care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
If so inclined, donations in her memory may be made to the Beausejour Hospital TV fund, Box 1614, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.
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Gerald Graves
My deepest condolence to Sylvia’s family and her many friends. She was a great lady, we enjoyed her so much. Gerald
Jan & Brian Halowaty
Our sincere condolences to Sylvia’s family and friends especially Chris & Ardith & family. I’ll remember fondly all our good times & the laughs we enjoyed.
Shirley Cherrey
Sylvia was such a wonderful lady and friend to so many in Beausejour. I have many fond memories of Sylvia from earlier years at various bonspiels and time at her cottage. Sincere condolences to her family, including the Tomasson family and her many friends.
Tracy Mastaler
Our Ashton Avenue community grieves the loss of our wonderful neighbour and friend, Sylvia. May she rest in peace.
Susan Kaatz
Sincere condolences to all of Sylvia’s family and to her dear friends Chris and Ardith and family and all of the others that Sylvia knew. Sylvia was a genuine kind person, I was a former coworker of hers in a different area in the hospital. She took pride in her position. I am deeply saddened and still shocked at her passing. She will be missed. Rest in Peace Sylvia.
Clarence and Valdine Bush
Our deepest sympathies to Sylvia’s family and dear friends Ardith and Chris and their family. May she rest in peace.
Donna Borkowsky
So very sad, my deepest condolences to Sylvia’s family and Chris and Ardith. Shared many good times, laughs and shenanigans with Sylvia through the years. RIP my friend.
Susan Borkowsky
Deep condolences to Shirley’s family. She was such a lovely person and always had a smile or a nod for me when our paths crossed. RIP Shirley.
Marge and Mursel Kluke
Our deepest condolence to Ollie, Janet and the rest of Sylvia’s family, and especially to Chris and Ardith.There are no words that describe the years we shared working together,laughing,and sharing each other’s woes and happiness. She was a dedicated and talented xray technician who was widely respected by every radiologist who read her films. Beausejour Hospital was rewarded by her efforts of teaching each member of diagnostics to do their very best in the work day . I am very proud to have been her friend and will miss her. May your soul find peace.
Dolores & Craig Sigurgeirson
We were so very sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends.
Brenda Lesiuk
Condolences to Wasyliuk family and Sylvia’s friends. Will always remember her beautiful smile and kind personality.
Cathy L O'Coin
Sending our sincere condolences to Sylvia’s family and her dear friends Ardith and Chris and their family. Shared many good times with that crew over the years Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…Rest in Peace Sylvia ❤️
Beverley Solotki
Deepest condolences to Sylvia’s family and many close friends. I have fond memories of working at the Beausejour Hospital for many years while Sylvia was also. Will miss our little chat whenever we met uptown. Rest in peace!
Elsie Magnusson
Deepest condolences to Sylvia’s Family & to her good Friends Chris & Ardith Tomasson.
She will be sadly missed by many.
Rest in Peace Sylvia.
Cheryl Shaw
Deepest sympathies to all of Sylvia’s family and friends on the loss of your treasured sister and friend. I worked at the Beausejour Hospital as a health care aide for many many years when Sylvia was there. I often found myself in the xray room, assisting with in- and out-patients to have their x-rays. I can still clearly hear, in my head, Sylvia’s voice and the cadence of her instructions, for our many patients. She was a special lady, professional and well respected in our community. I will miss waving at her as she was out for her walks. Rest in peace Sylvia.
Gail Kotowich
So sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with her family , friends and especially Chris and Ardith. May she Rest In Peace. Respectfully Gail (formerly Taxi Gail-from Beau’s’ Taxi)
Dave Donahue
Sincere condolences to Sylvia’s family and the Tomasson family. Sylvia was my friend for 48 years during which we enjoyed curling, Mexico, Las Vegas and many BBQs. She was a kind and loyal friend who will be missed by many. RIP Sylvia
Dave Jacobson
I’ll miss her infectious laugh. A fun lady to be with… always happy a joy to be around…RIP my dear friend.
Dawna Baker
I came to know Sylvia when I worked part time at the Howland many many years ago and she was always very nice person to talk with and I knew when I saw her that Chris and Ardith weren’t far behind and those 3 together always gave me lots of laughs during my shift, very sad to hear of her passing, to her network of friends and family hold dear the beautiful memories of a unique lady!
Barry McNish
So very sorry for your loss. She will be missed terribly by many friends and family
Sincerely
Barry and GailMcNish