Monica will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years Geoff and her two children Alexander and Dylan. She will also be fondly remembered by her brother Edwin Ulrich (Scarlette) and her extended family of in-laws Gary Thiessen, David Kyle, Connie Hill (Robert), Joan Sneddon (Dave), Howard Wood, Colin Kyle (Yvonne) and Margaret Kyle (Bill Irwin). She will also be forever remembered by numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, dear friends and coworkers.

Monica was predeceased by her parents Manfred and Ingrid Ulrich and her beloved sister Evelyn Thiessen, parents-in-law Bill and Barbara Kyle and sisters-in-law Kim Wood and Cate Kyle.

Monica was born in Winnipeg and raised in East St. Paul. She attended school at Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton School, Robert Andrews School, John Pritchard School, and River East Collegiate. As a child, she had fond memories of family road trips and time at the family cottage at Long Lake. After marrying Geoff, she found herself enjoying time at the Kyle family cottage at Falcon Lake. Monica also enjoyed summer camping in their pop-up trailer with her husband and sons. Favored spots were the Black Hills in South Dakota and Rushing River Ontario. Monica treasured time with her family. Sunday afternoon dinners after church with her siblings and their children was a favored pastime.

Monica began her professional life at 18 when on a dare, she wandered into an optical shop in Polo Park Shopping Centre and applied for a job. That began a 44-year career as a licensed optician and store manager. While the names of the stores she worked at changed and the businesses were bought and sold she never applied for another job. At the time of her passing, she was on disability leave from Pearle Vision. She was grateful for the support she received from her company and coworkers during her illness.

Monica had a lifelong love affair with travelling. It began at 20 with a month-long backpacking trip through Europe with her sister Evelyn. Once married there were several trips to warm destinations such as Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba and Mexico. Monica loved the beach. Every new beach she discovered would become her favorite right up until she would discover another new one. Then that one would become her favorite. Monica was especially grateful for getting in her last trip to Negril, Jamaica just before Covid19 hit.

The family of Monica would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Cancercare Manitoba for your kind and compassionate care. You are all very special people.

Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid19, a celebration of Monica’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, would you please consider a donation to CancerCare Manitoba or Fairfax Community Resources.