February 14, 1923 ~ February 2, 2022
On a cold crispy morning, our beautiful mother Violet slipped away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, just the way she wanted it. Mom was two weeks shy of her 99th birthday.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son George (Gisele), her daughter Wendy (Robert), her ten grands, Dan (Sarah), Vincent (Dana), Jordan (Kay), Amber (Darren), Holly (Victor), Troy, Shayla (Daniel), Shawn (Connie), Carena (Jay), and Kyle, her precious great grands, Justyn, Cameron, Emily, Maria, Sierra, Evan, Malakai, Caspian, Charlie, Violet, Paisley, Nash, Rhett, Wyatt and baby coming in March. Mom is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews whom she loved very much.
Mom was predeceased by her beloved husband George, her daughters Carol and Sherry, her son-in-law Bob, her parents George and Beatrice, her siblings Ron (Evelyn), Raymond (Ruby), Clement (Vi), and Triss, her partner Larry Francis who was a wonderful companion for her and nieces Noreen Rowland, Valerie Holowinski, Barbara Brown, and Patricia Stefaniuk.
Mom was born in St Ouens, MB into a loving family many of whom came over from England. She was a loving, kind-hearted mother, nana and great nana not only to us, but with her welcoming and warm caring nature easily made others feel part of the family. She touched the hearts of many who often also considered her a second mom, a nana or a special friend. She always showed concern for others, putting their needs first. She was a great cook and baker, especially her homemade bread and doughnuts. No one could leave her place hungry. Even at 98, she amazed us with her tremendous memory.
Mom was always appreciative and felt blessed to have family helping her in her aging years and especially for the tender care she received this past month from family members and her fabulous homecare workers, which enabled her to stay in her home. To Barb, Treasure, Doug, Sheri, Janice, Heather and many others, know that mom was always grateful for all you did for her, even though she could get a bit feisty and stubborn at times. Thank you!
Mom, you will be dearly missed and never forgotten!
There will be a Come & Go Viewing open to the public on Tuesday, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour. Proof of vaccination is not required for the viewing.
A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. E. in Beausejour, MB. Due to Covid restrictions, in-person attendance in the chapel will be limited to Private Invite Only. Others may listen to the service by staying in your vehicles in the parking lot of Sobering Funeral Chapel and tuning your radio to 98.1 FM. There will be an opportunity to sign the guest register from your vehicles. Interment will follow at Beausejour Town Cemetery.
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Debbie and Larry Okolita
Our sincere condolences. So hard to say goodbye. Especially to someone who has devoted so much to take care of you.
Karen & Art Berry
Our deepest sympathies, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol and Ernie Weselak
Our deepest sympathy to the Holowinski family. Violet was a special lady
Joan and Mark Chalaturnyk
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Auntie Violet was such kind and gentle soul. I’m sure she is having quite a chit chat and tea with my mom now. We will miss you. Rest in peace Auntie Violet.
Virginia Kubish
Sincere Condolences to all of Violets’ family. She was a lovely lady and a great friend to my late mother-in-law, Isabel Kubish. Cherish all the wonderful memories. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Lynette Kowalke
Violet was a good friend & neighbour to my Mom, Olga Otto, when she lived on James Ave. beside Carol & Bob. She certainly lived a good long life and it sounds like she was very loved. My sympathies to her whole family.
Lynette Kowalke
Teresa gmiterek
our deepest sympathies to you all. she now is with her brother clem . that she missed so much. she was a lovely lady. R.I.P VIOLET.
Brian & Jan Halowaty
Our sincere condolences to all of Violets family may she Rest in Peace.
Mike and Dale Barylski
Sincere condolences to the family. Auntie Violet was so very caring and considerate. Heaven has gained another Angel.
Post Family
Our sincere sympathy to the whole family. Heaven has welcomed a beautiful, loving lady. Will always cherish the friendship and good times. Till we meet again!
Chris & Ardith Tomasson
Deepest sympathy to the Holowinski family.
Harlon and Barb
To all the family of Violet
Please accept our sincere condolences for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wishing you PEACE to bring comfort
COURAGE to face the days ahead and
LOVING MEMORIES to forever hold in your heart.
Blessings and hugs to all
Harlon and Barb
Dave Donahue
Sincere condolences to the Holowinski family.
Otto & Lorraine Best
Our deepest sympathy to the Holowinski family. She was a “special” lady.
Lynn Burton
so sorry to hear of Mrs. Holowinski’s passing. She will be missed. Hugs to all the family in the time of your loss
Garnet and Lynn Burton
JUDY BERGSON
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Holowinski’s passing. May your memories be of comfort.
Judy Bergson
Jack Stetz
My deepest condolences. Lots of fond memories. rip Vi
Sylvia mroz
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, she was a lovely lady and May She Rest In Peace, I always admired her.sincerely Sylvia
Darlene Witzke
Wendy/Robert, George/Gisele and all the family.
Sorry to hear your mom has passed. Didn’t know your mom but from what I’ve heard it was a life well-lived and well-loved and a life that will be deeply missed. Sincerest sympathy.
Coleen Stefaniuk
My deepest sympathies to the Holowinski family. Auntie Violet was such kind and gentle soul and I have so many fond memories. She will be deeply missed
Dolores Rost
Our Prayers are with all the Family.We will certainly miss Our Auntie Vi. Auntie Co was a special Auntie and Friend. She was like my second Mommy. I remember so many good times growing up with her. Heaven has a Special Angel now. Love Dolores&Barry.
Michael Starkey
We are very sorry to hear the passing of Auntie Vi. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will cherish the memories of a remarkable lady.
Connie Johnston
My deepest sympathy to the Holowinski family. She was first of all a good friend of Mom (Betty Greschuk) & I have many fond memories of being friends with Carol & spending many Saturday nights there where we were always warmly welcomed & the good food. She was a lovely lady who lived a full life. May she rest in peace.
Carol and Brian Bush
Nana Holowinski was a very special kind, caring lady. We were so fortunate to have had her as Jennifer’s baby sitter.
She had a beautiful smile for everyone.
Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Your memories will always keep her near.
Bisva family
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family especially our friend Wendy & Robert. She was everyone’s nana.. beautiful smile, loving heart and energy & spunk❤️I will keep the memory of her dancing in a video one of the kids posted… love the Visca family
gregg pierce
she was part of what is good about our community, i am so sorry george and wendy and all of the grands that i know well
doreen zachar
My children and I are are saddened by the news of Auntie Vi passing. She has been a part of my life since I was two years. I can still hear her voice and my mothers (Katie Krawchuk) while they had their tea break everyday for years. Rest in Peace Auntie Vi. You will always be remembered
Neila
Violet was a wonderful lady and a beautiful soul. We spent many a time in her kitchen for tea. Sending your family love and prayers to help in this difficult time. May you find peace in your beautiful memories and pictures. Love and prayers Brian Neila Jeff Renata Artem, Holly Mitch Quinn. ❤️
Madeline duffin
Not many people can say they lived to 98 and in the comfort of their own home with the help of family and homecare attendents.
Michelle Wadelius
To Wendy, Robert, Amber, Jordan, Shayla, Shawn, Holly and all your families:
“Nana” as I knew her was a very special person and made me feel so welcome in her home and your family when I was a teenager. I have many happy memories hanging-out in nana’s basement with Amber, Shayla and friends. She was always so friendly and fun to chat with. I loved her and am thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Gerry & Irma Denisuik
Our condolences to all the family our thoughts & prayers are with u
Gerry & Irma
Al & Sherry Hunnie
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Holowinski family and friends
Anne Thompson
My deepest condolences to all of Violet’s (Nana’s) family and friends. I was privileged to meet this wonderful lady only a few times but know that she was such an amazing person and had such great influence in the lives of those she loved. I know that she will be missed greatly by all.
Prayers and thougths from the Thompson Family.
Anne, Kevin and James.
Carol Ans
My condolences to Vi’s family. I met her when she lived in Whitemouth with Larry. She was a wonderful lady and such a good companion to my old friend Larry. Carol Ans
Jim and Leanne Martinuk
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Nana was a treasure and loved by all who knew her
Barry & Linda (Skiba) Riench
To Violet’s family and friends; especially to George, Gisele, & family and to Amber,Darren& family:
I have many fond memories of this “ beautiful lady” throughout my childhood growing up in BJ with George as a close friend. She will be dearly missed.
“ Those we love don’t go away.
They walk beside us every day. “
Sending hugs and praying for God’s blessings to help you through this sad time.
Barry Riench & Linda ( Skiba) ❤️
Sharla Kane (Bauschke)
Thinking of all of you, sending you hugs – I’m sorry to hear of your mom and Nana’s passing. She lived a beautiful life.
Bill Gillespie
Vi will always hold a special place in my heart. When we first moved to Beausejour when I was 9, George was my very first friend and I have great memories of the many times spent with the Holowinski’s. Much of those happy times were because of the warmth and kindness of Vi and how she always made everyone feel welcome in their home. Her donuts were the best!! Vi was also one of my mother’s oldest and dearest friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to George and Gisele, Wendy and Robert and the entire family. Vi was a remarkable and special lady who will always be loved and missed by all who knew her. With our deepest condolences,
Bill, Corinne, Ryan and Evan Gillespie
Lydia Ewasko and family
With sincere sympathy to the Holowinski and Lidster families; in our prayers and thoughts.
Lindsay H
Wendy & Family;
When I first met “Nana” I instantly felt apart of her family. She reminded me so much of my late grandmother with her caring nature, fiestiness, and her love for talking on the phone. I remember one Thursday evening I went over for supper and she had told me Wednesday evening she wanted KD for supper… so I said her to “okay nana, I’ll come early.” When I had got there she had the water boiling and had added ALL the contents… she said to me with a chuckle… “today I’m 98”. I am so thankful I was blessed enough to be a part of Violets home care team. I will forever miss our chats over tea, seeing nana light up when talking about her family, especially her grandkids.. she loved you all so much. I know god saved you the most beautiful spot up there Nana so you can fiercely watch over your family as you did from earth side.
Sending you all hugs during this difficult time. Violet will be deeply missed.
Merna Omichinski
Holowinski Family!
Auntie Vi was a very special part of all of our lives. Our neighbourhood was blessed because she always provided love and kindness to all the children within miles of her home. I have many wonderful memories of Auntie Vi and I will cherish them and know that heaven will be a whole lot brighter with her arrival. May your memories help you during this difficult time. Love to all of you and you’ll be in my prayers. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Jim gillespie
I write this with tears in my eyes , and with a heavy heart . Violet was amazing and a second mother to me . She has left us with many Great memories of her kindness , her understanding , her love and her terrific laugh .
My deepest sympathies to the entire clan that were all loved by Violet ,and who all loved Violet . My love to all of you
Jim Gillespie
Allen & Vicky Friesen
Our condolences to Violet’s family, from Allen and Vicky Friesen.
May precious memories comfort and God’s love be near.
I, Vicky, met Violet for the first time in 2015. Up until mid 2020, we spent almost every other Thursday morning together as I cleaned Violet’s house.
Sharing with Violet has instilled in me a deeper appreciation for the important values of life.
Violet had a remarkable perseverance in choosing the better way.
She cared for her family with unconditional love and fortitude.
I enjoyed hearing the snatches of history she shared. Numerous times she talked of the challenge when her mother lost her eyesight.
“You can live with us.” Violet assured her parents. Violet’s home was a haven for many and she was not daunted by needing to go the second mile.
Talking of skating, Violet said, “I never learned to skate. I wanted to but I was too busy helping at home.”
Survival through the ‘30’s didn’t afford much “me time”.
And yet, Violet didn’t complain. Her life held ups and downs, her husbands and partners deaths, her daughter’s deaths, but what’s remarkable is Violet’s continued up-look.
“I’m ok.”
She always replied.
And the dear unselfish soul was “ok”.
I really admired her stamina enduring all the aches and pains that come with living almost till 99!
And not long ago I stopped by her cozy, two-story house and she was still managing “at home”.
Sitting at her quaint, red topped table with a cup of hot drink.
Still thinking of others. “Tell your family hi from me.”
If we can all follow Violet’s example of serenity and integrity the world will be a better place
Heni Hewitt
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Mrs. Holowinski had the most vibrant smile.
Mary Szalai
My sincere sympathies to the entire Holowinski families.