Obituaries

DOREEN MARY PITZEL
January 25, 1933 – September 4, 2017
 
   After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, Doreen Pitzel, surrounded by her family, went home to her Lord and Saviour on Monday, September 4, 2017, at the age of 84 years.   Remaining to cherish Doreen’s memory are her children, Keith (Terri), Kevin (Cheryl), Garth (Doris) and Jerilyn; grandchildren Amy, Colin, Colleen, Jared, Makena, Nathan and Stephen (Natalie); companion George McKay; sisters Marion Wirtz and Ardel Hautzinger (Leonard); numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents George and Mary Fleischhacker, husband Lloyd and brother-in-law Roman Wirtz.   Mom and Dad were married on July 14, 1954 in Pilger, Saskatchewan. The early years saw them working in many locations, eventually they moved to Regina and finally in 1963, they took up residence in Winnipeg. Mom and Dad had just over 44 years together where they enjoyed family, friends and neighbours. Many happy times were had with the Doran Bay neighbours and they always had an open house, a hearty meal and good company for the many friends and family who stopped by. They loved to travel, to dance and enjoyed the cottage life at West Hawk Lake.    After Dad’s passing, Mom’s religious beliefs became stronger. She was fortunate to have a group of friends that kept her active and engaged in living life. She was very happy to have George come into her life and he renewed her zest for it. Even though their time together was short, they certainly had an impact on each other’s lives.   Bringing great joy to her life was being a foster parent to 61 children, an active member of her Church, a member of the Ladies of the Royal Purple, a member of the Catholic Women’s League, floral arranging, decorating, knitting and crocheting, cooking and baking, entertaining, playing cards, her time at West Hawk Lake, gardening, dancing, attending Bomber games and attending five out of town Grey Cup games.   Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Charles Roman Catholic Church, 320 St. Charles Street, Winnipeg, with Rev. Fr. Michael Wollbaum, presiding. Interment will follow in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.   The family would like to thank everyone who phoned, dropped in to visit, brought meals and treats and to provide Mom with Blessings and Holy Communion. Also, we would like to thank the staff at the Women’s Hospital 5th floor for the compassion and care given to Mom and to us during her last days.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a children’s charity of one’s choice. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
“The stars will shine much brighter in the Heavens now you’re there.
Each time we think about you we will say a silent prayer”.