Thelma was born on July 9, 1926 in Oakburn, MB to Alex and Helena Yanyk and spent most of her youth in Oakburn and Dauphin areas, moving to Brandon in 1945. She married Reg Skeoch in 1950, who passed away in 1958. Thelma worked at Eaton’s, The Civil Service Commission and the Department of Highways at which time she met and married Joseph Haddad in 1989.
She was predeceased by her parents Alex and Helena Yanyk; sisters Rose, Caroline, Vera, Lillian, Annette and Nell; brothers Sam, John and Michael; first husband Reg Skeoch and second husband Joseph Haddad.
She is survived by daughter Cindy Cruise of Winnipeg, daughter Cathy (Jurgen) Figura of Aldergrove, BC and their children Garrett, Maddie, Kimberly and Kelsey; along with numerous nieces and nephews and ex-son-in-law Alan Cruise who were all very special to her.
Thelma's love of being a jokester and making people laugh endeared her to everyone she met - there wasn't a day that went by that she wasn't making people laugh, even up to her last days. Her sharp wit and sense of humor will be sadly missed.
On Thelma’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Kidney Foundation or to a charity of your choice.
So lovely, so loving, so loved.
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