Melvin (Mouse) Gmiterek
Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On July 2, 2019 @ 1:24 pm In Obituaries | 21 Comments
April 6, 1957 ~ June 28, 2019
Mel passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 62. Mel is predeceased by his father Anton, mother Nellie, and brother Richard. He is survived by his loving wife Linda Gmiterek of 38 years; daughters, Melissa (Jeremy) and Ashley (Brent); and grandchildren, Raina, Brooks, Garrett, Cruz, and Karli.
Mouse was born and raised in Beausejour where he was known for his outstanding carpentry skills, hockey playing abilities, and his love for his family. He met Linda in 1979 and married her the following year where they began their family. Mouse loved his girls more than anything and could not have been more proud. He found more room in his heart to love his five grandchildren with the same love he had for his three girls.
Mouse never missed a Jets or Bombers game. He loved watching sports but loved playing games just the same. He never went easy on his girls; he loved to win against them. Playing lawn darts, card games, ping pong and board games were among his favourite games to beat us at. When he wasn’t busy playing games, you could find him adoringly playing with his cats.
Mouse had the most amazing sense of humour. You could always find him giggling about situations even when it may not have been the right time. He loved to laugh, and we loved to hear his laugh. Daddy, your laugh and smile will be in our hearts forever and always.
We are beyond appreciative to the home care and palliative care staff, as well as Dr. Van Rensburg and staff, who were so caring and compassionate throughout Mel’s last days.
A service for Mouse will be held at Sobering Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m.
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May God’s Blessings and Peace surround you and dwell within in at this difficult time. Mel was Blessed to have such a loving and caring family who journeyed with him through his many years of struggle. And Mel’s love and humour as you remember in your own way, will always touch your spirits.
Blessings and Love, Marline
Our deepest sympathy, Linda, Melissa & Ashley. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life’s journey.
Wally & Marlene Cyncora
To Melissa and Family. So sorry to hear of your dads passing. He will always be in our heats.
We are so sad to hear of Mouse’s passing. A wonderful friend for many years to Herb and all of us. Linda and family, may God embrace you all with His Comfort .
Love to you all. Rest In Peace Mel!
My name is Barbara Grabowski and I live in Edmonton and a friend of mine called me tonight about Mouse’s passing. I have been away from Beausejour for quite awhile now but I first met Mouse at a school dance and he won me over. He was funny and made me feel good. Even the years I was away he was always in my thoughts. I use to come out for visits on the weekend and the guys including Mouse would meet me for drinks and take care of me Mouse and some of the boys and some of us girls would spend weekend camping .. that was until he found his love Linda and his girls. He was so in love .
To Linda and her family , my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
He must be having a good talk with his brother Richard .
Dear Linda and family
Our deepest condolences to all of you. May all your cherished memories bring you moments of comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Grief never ends
but it changes
It’s a passage
Not a place to stay
Grief is not a sign
of weakness, nor
a lack of faith…
It is the price of love
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Harlon and Barb
Thinking of you and the girls Linda. So very sorry to hear of Mouse’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Ken and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Ken and Terry Bachman
May his soul rest in peace and may his family be comforted in memories.
Linda and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mouse.
Ken has great memories of him and Mouse as teammates on the Beavers hockey team and the Hawks ball team!
With our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Laurie
Linda and family,
I was so sorry to hear about mouse. I will miss his friendly face when you would meet him on the street.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Mouse.
Ardith and Chris Tomasson
So sorry to hear the passing of Melvin (Mouse). Although I haven’t seen him in the past few years, I have memories, good memories, from years ago. Linda be strong and take care.
Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mouse always greeted me with his wonderful friendly smile. RIP
My name is Barb and a piece of my heart is broken when I heard the news of Mouse’s passing. I was sitting here thinking of the good times we use to have when I lived there and when I came back for visits.
Mouse was the guy who could you make you laugh, cry but was always there.
I am just sorry that I didn’t get to visit while he was sick. To his wife and kids, my thoughts are with you and I hope this doesn’t sound tacky but I am and will be raising a glass of something to his honour at the time of his funeral.
Rest in piece Mouse. I will never forget you.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Many fond memories with mouse! Hugs to you Linda and your family
To Mel’s family. So very sorry to hear of Mel’s passing. Fifty two years ago Mel, better known as Mouse, walked into a Grade 5 classroom at the old Beausejour Elementary School all smiles and full of laughter. This was my very first teaching assigment and from that moment that Mel and his buddies entered the classroom I knew that it was going to be an interesting year. Mouse’s personality and friendliness was something that I will always cherish. Rest in peace and God bless your family.
Linda, Melissa & Ashley,
Len & I were saddened to hear of Mel’s passing. You were our neighbor for a good number of years…Mel built 2 homes for us. Hoping your memories of happier days can carry you through the hard times. Love Len & Jan
Linda and Family .Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time . God Bless.
I am so sorry to have just heard of Mouse’s passing. My thoughts to you Linda and your family.
Hi Linda.
I am sorry that it took so long to realize that Mal passed away. Forgive us for this.
In any event, we offer our deepest sympathy on Mel’s passing. May God Bless you and Comfort you at this difficult time.
We remember Mel as a family man who placed you and his children as first in his life. One who was always there for all of you.
We were deeply saddened when we became aware of his decease.
Gerald and Pamela Hawranik
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Linda, Melissa, Ashley & families,
We are beyond saddened to hear of Mouse’s passing. As you keep close to your heart all the precious memories you have of him, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolence to all.
With love,
Roger and Sheila