Susan Gale Stefaniuk
Posted By Sobering Funeral Chapel On March 22, 2024 @ 9:43 am In Obituaries | 24 Comments
May 7, 1959 – March 12, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of beloved mother, grandma, sister and auntie, Susan Stefaniuk at the age of 64. She is survived by sister Patricia Wallman, grandchildren Persephone, Grace and Mallory Brown, children Penny (James), Amanda (Dan) and Mel Jr (Michelle), mother-in-law Margery Stefaniuk and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son Spenser, husband Mel, mother Dorothy, father John Sr, and brothers Ramsay and John Huska.
Born in Beausejour as Susan Huska, she married Mel Stefaniuk on July 14, 1979, and soon opened their video store Oh Susanna Sunshine. The family loved cultivating an extensive catalog of movies and video games in the small town from 1981 – 2004 and attracted visitors from all over Manitoba. Mel and Susan also loved their trips down to Las Vegas every summer to the annual video store convention and would come back with wonderful stories about meeting Hollywood legends and the amazing food at the buffets.
Susan later took on a health care aide position at the East-Gate Lodge Personal Care Home where she spent nearly two decades caring for older residents of the community. She made many friends and memories before she retired in 2019.
While she didn’t quite make it to what she called her ‘second 18th birthday’, her retirement years were among her happiest. She was finally able to renovate her home and outdoor patio with the help of longtime friend Bryan Martel. She was also able to enjoy her favourite pastimes: reading mystery books, binging TV shows, napping and enjoying a warm cup of coffee outside in the yard.
As Grammy, she adored having her granddaughters over for sleepovers. And whether it was dressing up as Peppa Pig for Halloween or solving jigsaw puzzles together, in just eight short years she was able to cultivate a lifetime of memories for them to treasure.
At Susan’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation,1160 – 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9
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I knew Susan since school days. Many chats held over the counter at Oh Susanna Sunshine, definitely a landmark store in our community. Sincere condolences to her family on the loss of Susan.
So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.
I worked with Susie at east gate lodge, she always brought a smile, provided excellent care and a joy to work with. My sincere condolences.
I worked with Susan many years ago. She was a very nice person. My sympathies to your families. Rest in Pease Susan
I worked with Susan many years ago. She was a very nice person. My sympathies to your families. Rest in Peace Susan
My deepest condolences to Susan’s family and friends. I have fond memories of her from school and going for a drink after the shop closed. She always had a smile and was a good friend. She will be missed. RIP Susie
My Condolences to Family and friends.
We have many fond memories of time spent with Mel and Susan at Oh Susana Sunshine
This one hit me hard.. Rest Easy Susie, my friend for many years (former co-worker at EGL) I’m Soo Thankful that we were able to talk a couple days before, I was in shock when I heard. . Sincere Condolences to your family at this Very Sad time. Debbie. Xo .❤️
Thinking of you all at this time.
Cousin Anne
My memories of Susan was that she always had a smile and a story . She showed how to be part of a community from school, hockey arena , video store, along with shared parenting with our children. You will be missed .
So sorry to hear of the families loss. Susie will be missed by many.
Condolences to the whole family. Will be praying for peace and pray for comfort while you go through the grieving process. Not easy to be separated from a mom, grandmother and friend .
Amanda, Penny and Mel. My Sincere Condolences in the loss of your Beautiful Mother
Ken and I send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Susan. May she rest in peace.
Very sad news. Condolences to her family and friends.
My sincere condolence to Susan’s family. RIP Susan
Amanda, Penny. Mel and spouses and grandchildren. We are so very sorry to hear of Susie’s passing. We were driving by her house last week and I said I hadn’t seen your mom in a while. Last time was at co-op and we had a nice chat. Take care and we will be thinking of you all. Robert and Wendy Lidster
Amanda, Penny, Mel & family sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you in the loss of your beautiful mother. We had a lot of laughs & fun over the years to treasure our memory of her.
Hold your memories close to comfort you all during this difficult time.
RIP Susan
Very sad news. Condolences to her family and their children. RIP Susan.
Condolences to the family. I remember the video store well.
So sorry, my condolences to the family Susan was always happy and full of energy. It’s nice to know she had some great years of retirement in her home and enjoying things she liked to do but time always is too short. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and the family.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together.
It is with great sadness to hear of Susan’s passing. Susan was one of the nicest person in the world. We shall surely miss her. But always remembered. Rest in peace Susan.
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So very sorry for your loss!!!