VICTORIA MACKEW
March 23, 2012
VICTORIA MACKEW Peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2012 Victoria Mackew of Beausejour, MB passed away at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 92 years. Left to forever cherish Vickie’s memory is her daughter, Joyce Elkins and son-in-law Larry Mitchem of Granite City, Illinois; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ludwig and Clara Pastula and was the last surviving of her eight siblings. Vickie was born in Winnipeg on August 2, 1919. She originated the Vickie’s Snack Bar in 1950 and operated the business 34 years. She was involved with the Beausejour Legion and the Roman Catholic Women’s League. Vickie played cribbage, bingo and other social activities. Prayers were held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 530 Atlantic Avenue, Beausejour, MB. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated this morning, also in the Church, at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow in St. Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Baker, Fred Kazina, Gordon McDonald, Darryl Pastula, James Pastula and David Warren. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of East Gate Lodge and the staff of The Beausejour Hospital. Also very special thanks to Fred Kazina, for all of his time and hard work he did to help my husband and I with the arrangements, and to each and everyone. No flowers please. Donations in Vickie’s memory may be made to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Box 760, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or another charity of one’s choice.Publish Date: Mar 31, 2012VICTORIA MACKEW Peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2012 Victoria Mackew of Beausejour, MB passed away at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 92 years. Left to forever cherish Vickie’s memory is her daughter, Joyce Elkins and son-in-law Larry Mitchem of Granite City, Illinois; as well as numerous relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ludwig and Clara Pastula and was the last surviving of her eight siblings. Vickie was born in Winnipeg on August 2, 1919. She originated the Vickie’s Snack Bar in 1950 and operated the business 34 years. She was involved with the Beausejour Legion and the Roman Catholic Women’s League. Vickie played cribbage, bingo and other social activities. Prayers will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 530 Atlantic Avenue, Beausejour, MB. Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. also in the Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Baker, Fred Kazina, Gordon McDonald, Darryl Pastula, James Pastula and David Warren. The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of East Gate Lodge and the staff of The Beausejour Hospital. Also very special thanks to Fred Kazina, for all of his time and hard work he did to help my husband and I with the arrangements, and to each and everyone. No flowers please. Donations in Vickie’s memory may be made to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Box 760, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or another charity of one’s choice.Publish Date: Mar 28, 2012VICTORIA (VICKIE) MACKEW Peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2012, Vickie passed away at the Beausejour Hospital at the age of 92 years. Prayers will be held on Friday, March 31, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 530 Atlantic Avenue, Beausejour, MB. Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. also in the Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in Vickie’s memory may be made to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Box 760, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0. A longer obituary notice to follow.comPublish Date: Mar 27, 2012Publish Date: Mar 31, 2012 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on March 31, 2012