June 27, 1935 – October 6, 2023
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister in-law, Joyce Weselak, who passed away at the Beausejour Hospital on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 88 years, with her family by her side.
Joyce was preceded by her husband Edward Thomas in 1994, her parents Theodore and Anne Bisko, her infant brother Alex Ted, parents in-law Edward Joseph and Katherine Weselak, her brothers in-law Douglas Weselak and Paul Letwin, sister in-law Carol Weselak, nephew Darren Letwin and niece Darcie Bisko.
Joyce’s memory will be cherished by her daughter Debbie (Leroy), grandchildren Chelsey (Danton) and
Janelle, great-grandchild Nash, brothers Robert (Frances) and Gary (Dorothy), sisters in-law Audrey Letwin, Eleanor Weselak, and Gladys Weselak, brothers in-law Ernie Weselak and Leonard Weselak as well as many nieces and nephews.
Joyce attended school in Sandhill, MB and completed Grade 11 in Beausejour. Mom worked in Winnipeg with Ryan Gateway and enjoyed this job very much. She later married Edward on March 16, 1956. Mom and Dad welcomed a daughter, Debbie and resided in Winnipeg for a couple of years. They moved back to Sandhill and lived there till 1963 when they moved to Beausejour. Mom later worked for Agassiz School Division in the Administration Office for 25 years till her retirement.
Mom loved to plant and work in the garden, bake, preserve food, help Dad on the farm and plant flowers. She was always busy. She loved her grandchildren and was especially proud of her great-grandson, Nash. Her face would “light up” when she saw him. Mom always put everyone’s needs ahead of her own and worked hard at everything she did.
We would like to express our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Partyka and staff at the Beausejour Hospital for looking after mom.
Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in mom’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.
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Ron and Sharon Martin
Our condolences to the family.
Chris and Ardith Tomasson
Deepest sympathy to Bob and family. She was a wonderful woman!
Debbie and Larry Okolita
Our sincere condolences. May she rest in peace.
Barb/Harlon Kintop
Dear Debbie and family
Our heart goes out to you during your time of sorrow. May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort and peace in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harlon and Barb
Virginia Kubish
My deepest sympathy to Debbie and Leroy, grand-daughters, and all of Joyces’ Family upon her demise. She will have left many memories , which you will all cherish for years to come. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all !!
GLORIA HARLOW- BIBBY(
Dear Debbie & family we send our condolence
At the time of passing of your lovely Mom, I did not know that her second name was the same as me.
Joyce truly was a holy person on earth. She was living, kind, soft spoken, a smile with a positive radiance, a lady of eligance, with a home grown roots on the farm land.
May she rest in peace Dear Cousin
Blessings from Gloria Harlow-Bibby
& husband David Bibby
See you Sat.
Sandy (Pleskacz) Sawvhuk and family
My dearest Debbie & Leroy and Grandchildren and Grandson , brother Bob and family and Garry and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time in your life. Joyce was a wonderful mom, grandma and great grandma, sister and auntie. Joyce had a heart of gold. She was kind, loving and caring individual. Her journey on earth has been completed and another journey for her life has just began. Always remember all the memories she has left you in your hearts. Joyce will be truly missed by everyone that loved her. Rest In Peace. Dear cousin Joyce.
Shaylyn Stefansson
My deepest condolences to Debbie, Leroy, Chelsea, Janelle & family. Joyce was a wonderful woman, and have many fond memories sharing laughs between Janelle, Joyce and myself.
Corinne Byggdin (Bisko)
I love my memories of Auntie Joyce. Her laugh and smile are one of my best memories of her. A funny memory for me is at Christmas when she would come to the house with a bag full of presents. Haha she was the REAL Santa Claus. . Always so giving of her time and efforts and a wonderful aunt. Rest in Peace Aunt Joyce and our deepest condolences to you, Debbie and the entire family.
Eleanor Stelmack
Debbie and family, My condolences on the passing of your Mom/Grandma. I have fond memories of Joyce at the Agassiz School Division offices if I stopped in to see my Dad. She was always friendly and professional but made sure I was comfortable and offered me a drink or snack if I had to wait. In later years our paths often crossed at the SandHills Church and we would exchange smiles and pleasantries. You will miss her but your memories will carry you forward. Eleanor (Cherrey) Stelmack
Gwen Greenstock
Debbie, I am so sorry to read of your mother’s passing. I know how very close you were to her your whole life. May beautiful memories give you and your family comfort in the days to come.
Donna Losier
Debbie, I was very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very loving, caring person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Hugs to you all
Alanna (Lidfors) Wilcox
Hi Debbie. I’m so sorry for your loss. I have thought about you often over the years. (You were a joy to work with and a blessing to me as I joined HR at AECL.) Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and I’m sending you lots of love and hugs right now. Take care.
Kathy Krawchuk Fecio
Our condolences to Joyce’s family,her daughter Debbie and her brothers Bob and Garry and their families. Joyce was our nieghbour in Sand Hill, Manitoba, living only 3/4 mile east of our farm across from the school. She was the same age as our brother Ted who passed away in 2003. They both attended Sand Hill school in the same grade. The Bisko family were good neighbours. Debbie, Bob and Garry, please accept our my sincere condolences on the loss of Joyce. May all your good memories help you through this sad time. Bill and Kathy (Krawchuk) Fecio.
Armand juenke
Dear Debbie and family, so sorry to hear of your mom passing. Take care.