With heavy hearts, we announce that Olga passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019 in Fred Douglas Lodge, at the age of 94 years.

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Olga is predeceased by her beloved husband Mervin(1991)and sister Lily in( 2011). She is survived by her sisters Nadia( Ben) Hanuschak and Victoria (Vicky) Johnston  and many nieces and nephews.

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She  taught school for 40 years mostly in Winnipeg but she did have 2 years in Soest, Germany with the Department of National Defence teaching children of military families.. She is a member of the  Unitarian Universal Churc,h. Manitoba Humanist , Manitoba NDP, Humane  Society.

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She had a zest for life:  mushroom picking, enjoying music, taking pictures (won first prize with her group) dancing , yoga and was an avid bridge player.                                                                                                                                   

She loved animals: cats and dogs were never passed  up without patting them. Ziggy , her last cat’s ashes are with her in the casket.

We wish to thank the staff at Fred Douglas Lodge .

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Friends and  relatives are encouraged to share in photo tribute, eulogy stories, and condolences for the family by visiting Olga’s memorial tribute page at EthicalDeathCare.com.

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In lieu of flowers memorial tributes can be made to The 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Crescent , Winnipeg, MB  R3M 0A7 , or charity of one’s choice.

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Celebration of Life will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2019 at the First Unitarian Church, 603 Wellington Crescent. .