Irene Sylvia Sitarik

(DECEMBER 15, 1940 – AUGUST 17, 2013)

After a lengthy battle with cancer, Irene passed away on August 17, 2013 at the Grace Hospice.

She is survived by her sons David (Paula), and Dale; granddaughters Reed & Bryn of Winnipeg; sister Evelyn (Allen) Danelley of Nipigon; friend Ed Williamson of Thunder Bay; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

She was predeceased by her husband Bill, parents Eino and Selma Rantatalo and nephew Terry Danelley.

Irene was born in Geraldton, Ontario and raised in Thunder Bay where she met and married Bill. They moved to Winnipeg with their young family in 1971. Irene worked in the home raising the boys and was very involved in many activities while they were growing up. She spent many years teaching Aqua fitness at the Kimberly YMCA and was honored as a long service volunteer. Irene loved music, and she was one of the original members of the Sisters of the Holy Rock, she enjoyed performing and participating in all the “sister” activities. She was also involved in the CWL at St. Bernadette’s, along with many other women’s groups. Irene and Bill bowled together in a league for many years and enjoyed dancing regularly at Club La Verendrye. She was a long time member of the Glenbriar curling league at St. Vital Curling Club. Irene and Bill enjoyed travelling throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. Recently she spent two months in Arizona where she made many new friends. Irene’s joy was her granddaughters. She loved spending time with them on their many adventures and shopping trips.

We would like to thank CCMB Gyne Oncology Group, Radiation Therapy Group, staff on Women’s RS5 – St. Boniface Palliative Care and Grace Hospice for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Grace Hospice, 260 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3R5 or St. Boniface Palliative Care, 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. Bernadette’s at 11:00 A.M with Father Fred Olds officiating.