Obituaries

GAYLE HOMINICK
SEPTEMBER 28, 1936 – JANUARY 2, 2025

LeVerne and Cory (Ken) are saddened to announce the passing of their Mom, Gayle, on January 2, 2025 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by our stepfather Ken Hominick in 2014. Mom was a voracious reader, avid gardener, and sharp card player. While she somewhat reluctantly took up Bingo in her later years, it never had the satisfaction of Bridge, Cribbage, or Canasta. Her travels took her across Canada, the US, and overseas, and she delighted in making new friends wherever her destination. Mom enjoyed a good joke, witty turn of phrase, and deftly told story. Mom was a determined genealogist, tracing the Dunns (maternal) and Tones (paternal) deep into the rolling hills of Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day was fittingly celebrated with great enthusiasm at home. Mom loved a celebration, and the opportunity to gather with family. She cherished the large extended family gatherings of our younger years, consistently making enough food to feed the assembled guests at least twice over. Mom especially loved her children through thick and thin, through successes and challenges, and through some truly questionable teenage fashion decisions. Hug your loved ones, do the fun things, use the good china. In lieu of flowers, Mom has suggested donations be made to the Winnipeg Free Press Sunshine Fund.

May green be the grass you walk on
May blue be the skies above you
May pure be the joys that surround you
May true be the hearts that love you

A come and go tea celebrating Mom’s life will be held at Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.