March 5, 1927 ~ January 16, 2018
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Baba, and Grandma Sunshine Eva Opyc surrounded by her loving family, at age 90.
Momma will be sadly missed by her children John (Barb), Mary (Tim) and Greg (Lori), Daughter-in-Laws Tammy and Margaret; thirteen grandchildren: Paul Jr, Colleen, Terrie, Kathryn, Jolen, Lexine, Michael, Stephany, Daphne, Steven, Chad, Cory and Stacey; and nine great grandchildren: Avery, Noah, Brianna, Jaden, Eli, Wynn, Olivia, Logan and Dana-Lee. Sister Kay and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, sons Ronald and Clifford and daughter Gloria, six brothers and five sisters.
Momma was born and raised in Green Oak, Manitoba. From a young age she had a love for children. She was very proud of her six kids. She was a very hard worker and a wonderful hostess. Farming with Dad, she milked cows, hauled bails, harvest, big garden, flower beds, cut grass and an amazing cook, canning, sausage making.
Momma loved to dance, polkas and Ukrainian music, playing cards (canasta, crib, durak and bugger your partner). She loved birds, flowers and watching her favorite Toronto Blue Jays baseball on TV.
Celebration of Life will be held on Friday January 19th 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sobering Funeral Chapel, in Beausejour, Manitoba. A private interment will be held by the immediate family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, 120 Easton Drive, Selkirk Manitoba or Lions Lodge Residence, c/o Lyle Schwark, 418 First Street N, Beausejour Manitoba.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Selkirk Hospital staff and Dr. Ray for their care and compassion; Rose Singbeil for her many years of friendship and care; and cousin Eleanor for her love and care over the last many years.
“Don’t think of her as gone away –
Her journey has just begun.
Think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched,
For nothing loved is ever lost – and she was loved so much”.
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Kerry, Fran, Ian & Tyson Mickey
To Greg, Lori and Opyc Families,
May our thoughts and prayers be with you all at this sad time in the loss of your loved one. Cherish the memories forever in your hearts always. Peace be with you all now and forever.
Cheryl and Wayne Heino
So sorry for your loss. Sounds like she was a wonderful lady! Thinking of you and your family.❤️
Stevie & Ron Hodder
I will always be so grateful how Eva would visit with mom and the two of them together would share stories and giggles. Their friendship was a wonderful gift. Sometimes memories will sneak out of your eyes and roll down your cheeks. I am saddened with your loss.
Nancy Melan
So sorry for your loss, Greg and family. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Heaven gained another angel.
tammy dicks
Our hearts go out to you all. Greg and Lori so sorry for your loss of your mom.Love Vince and Tammy
Toni
Greg and family we our sorry for your loss. Rod Toni and family.
Lyle and patty schwark
The Opyc family
We are so sorry for your loss
We would like you to know the most important things to your mother were you children her grandchildren her great grandchildren the flowers and the birds
We were very happy to have known your mom
Lyle and Patty Schwark
Dawn Bruinsma Brown
My thoughts and prayers are with you John, Barb, and Kathryn and the rest of the family too. What a blessing she had to have lived such a long and fruitful life. May God bless you and keep you and wrap his arms of comfort around you at this time. Blessings to you all.