Obituaries

ESTHER MARIAN BOWEN

(nee MOLNAR)

August 20, 1935 – May 18, 2018

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunty, friend, and wife of (the late) Bill Bowen.

Remaining to cherish Esther’s memory are her three daughters, Charlene Dudeck, Wendy (Bruce) Del Bigio, Tracy (Larry) Bowen-Lee, and her five grandchildren, Dustyn (Brenna), Evan, Alec, Aurora and Walker. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine; brother Gerald; sisters-in-law Beatrice, Myrna and Carol and brother-in-law Carl Madder. She will be deeply missed by her numerous nieces; nephews and her many friends.

Esther Marian was born in 1935 in Otthon, Saskatchewan to loving parents James and Agnes Molnar, where she lived along with her four siblings on the family farm until the age of seventeen. Esther eventually made her home in Winnipeg where she met and married her husband Bill and raised their three daughters.

Mom was caring and had a quiet strength, she carried herself with integrity always. Her unconditional love, support and wisdom will remain with us forever. Her home was always open to those in need. She enjoyed company, cooking, laughter, music and card games. Mom was always ready to “SIT UP” for a road trip, and always added a bright light to any gathering.

On Friday, June 1, 2018 a non-denominational Service of Remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Esther’s honour in St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 2400 Portage Avenue with Rev. Eric Giddins presiding.  A private interment will follow at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Del Bigio, Larry Lee, Dustyn and Walker Dudeck, and Evan and Alec Del Bigio.

Special and Grateful Thanks to the staff at Seven Oaks Hospital, as well as to the dedicated and caring staff at the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Esther’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2T5.

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