Hilda Major

Peacefully, following a lengthy illness, it is with deep, deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and auntie Hilda on January 29, 2020 at the age of 81 years at the Southeast Personal Care Home, Winnipeg, MB.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Cheri (Josie), Tandy (Carl), Judy (Darryl), and Jackie. Her grandchildren: Joni, Alicia (Allison), Dana (Jeremy), Darryl Jr., Devin, Dion, Raymond (Shayla), Gelisa, Anjolina, Emily, & adopted grandkids Roxanne and Steven (Jennifer). Her great-grandchildren: Rylee, Liam, Elsie, Lily, Khali, Jeremy Jr., Jeremiah, Giavanna and Daken. She also leaves behind her beloved siblings: Bertha, Gloria, Francine, Julia, Fred Jr. (Susan), Stewart, Carl, and Bradley (Patty) and special friend Clayton Baptiste. Hilda was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Doris Greene, her husband Bob, son Joey, and many other loved ones before her.

Mom was a residential school survivor, where she met her childhood sweetheart and future husband. She loved working in later years as a Medical Transporter/Translator for Health Canada. She was an avid bingo player and loved her time travelling to casinos with family. Mom also loved crocheting and knitting for everyone. She enjoyed all kinds of music, especially gospel. Her all-time favorite musicians were Elvis Presley and George Jones. Mom enjoyed family time at powwows and made many, many friends along the powwow trail.

Visitation is Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Immediate family are welcome at 6pm to 7pm and open visitation is from 7pm to 8pm. Funeral service takes place Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 2pm at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy 1 East at Navin Road , Winnipeg, MB. Burial to follow in Green Acres Cemetery and the Pallbearers will be Raymond, Darryl Jr., Devin, Dion, Steven, Alicia, and Anjolina.