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Maureen Corkal

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MAUREEN CORKAL

February 3, 1942 – September 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Corkal (née Willison), beloved wife of Bob Corkal, on September 24, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1942 in Regina, SK. 


Maureen leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Bob of 61 years; daughter Glynis (Jim Turnock) and son Bryan (Jacqueline); grandchildren, Gregory, Andrea, and Jessica Corkal, Andrea and Liam Turnock. Maureen was predeceased by her parents, Olive and Bill Willison.


Maureen graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1964 having obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree.


The family would like to thank the WRHA Palliative Care program and specifically Trish for their support in the last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Diabetes Canada.


A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.


Maureen’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.


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Gene & Barbara Barrie

October 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM

A beautiful remembrance. We are sorry for your loss. She will be with you in spirit

 

 

 

She will live in your hearts forever. We are sorry we never got to meet her in person. Words seem so inadequate at this time. We send you love and healing hugs.

 

 

 

Karen Debrecen

October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Dear Bob, so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. It was such fun to share our travel times together and many laughs. One of the best was the charging elephant in Africa. Take care Bob

Adriana Lombardini

October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Dearest Bob,

I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out now and I can imagine your sorrow for having lost such caring, faithful and loving spouse. A beautiful lady a cherished friend, with so many unforgettable memories of our earlier trips together. I am so sorry I cannot come to give you a hug as we are in Italy until December 21st. My most heartfelt condolences to you, Glynnis, Brianza and the grandchildren for this great loss. Sending you prayers and love.May she rest in peace and the wonderful memories you shared may be of consolation.

Noella

October 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM

Dear Bob

I just heard about Maureen passing. I am very sorry about your loss. It is always so sad and difficult to lose your life long spouse, love, friend of so many years.

I cherish the memories of all our trips together.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. All my sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family. Noella Muruve

Kim Scutchings

September 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM

So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. My condolences to Bob and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! She was a treasure in the Miniature Club and her absence will be deeply felt.

Brenda and Paul Zastre - friends

September 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Bob. Maureen was such a lovely person in every way. We had a lot of laughs and good times throughout the time we had with her. Her kindness, good humour and friendship will be truly missed. It was such a gift getting to know her and you as well. She will always be remembered as a dear, dear friend.

Jan and Geoff Currier- friends of Glynis

September 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM

Sending condolences to your family. Hold your memories close and she will live on for always in your hearts. 🩷

 

Jane, Andy and Andrea McMullen

September 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM

We are sending our deepest sympathies to Bob, Glynis, Bryan and family. While it was only in the past ten years that our family got to know Maureen better at a Corkal Family reunion and chats when we passed through Winnipeg, we always enjoyed her zest and conversations so much. May you rest in peace, Maureen.

Rob & Liz Duerksen

September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Our sincere sympathies to Bryan, Glynis and Bob. Bryan, I will always remember how welcomed I felt when we would hang out at your place during our university days. Your mom was such a kind , warm and friendly person and a gracious host. We are thinking of you during these difficult days and adding our support along with all the others around you. Take good care.

 

Rob & Liz

Jim Eakins

September 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Maureen and Bob, for the very first time, over the Christmas holidays in 2024 and was welcomed into their family as if I were a long lost sibling.

Maureen was a wonderful person with a pleasing, outgoing, personality and I am saddened by the realizatioin that I will not be able to further grow more memories with this beautiful lady.

Ken Gowriluk

September 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM

My sincere sympathies to Bob, Glynis, Bryan and Family. I thought back to when we were at U of M in the 1960s. Bob was carpooling with Elsie and me. I remember the wonderful news that Bob told us about meeting a wonderful girl at the U of M Res Dance. The drama updates became more serious each week. Finally, Elsie and I were invited to meet Maureen. We developed friendship. Bob, Maureen, Elsie and I enjoyed doing things together. I remember the Power Proms, the UofM Saskatoon weekend, trips to Minneapolis and many other enjoyable times together.

Our friendship continued after graduation, with marriages, births of our children, our careers, development of our children and grandchildren. Elsie and I admired Maureen and Bob’s love for each other. Your love for each other was unwavering. I admire the successful family that has grown from this love.

Even after Elsie and I moved from Winnipeg, we always looked forward to visiting whenever we returned to Winnipeg. We envied the wonderful world wide trips that you took. Your lives were well lived.

I admire the good life that you had together and the memories that Maureen has provided.

 

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