MAY HELEN FRIESEN

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of May Friesen on January 11 at home at the age of 73. 

May is survived by her husband of 43 years Walter; her children Neil (Kim), Karl a (Jim); Grandchildren Kyra, Kalyn, Karissa, Diamond, Roger, Linden, Riley, and Dexter; siblings Henry (Bev), Dave (Darlene), Margaret, Ed (Linda); extended family and friends. May was predeceased by her parents John and Catherine Bjorklund and brother-in-law Jerry Toews.

May was the youngest of 5 children raised in Matachawan, Ontario. When she was 8 years old, they moved to Clandeboye, Manitoba on a dairy farm for a couple of years then moved to Winnipeg on Talbot until the family and house was moved to Union Ave. She attended Lord Selkirk School and Elmwood High but did not receive her diploma until she completed her GED in 1979 while raising her 2 young children.

In July 11, 1982, May and Walter were married. In 1985 they moved into their forever home in Transcona. Due to health issues, her Dad John, moved in and May was his caregiver until his passing in 1987.

May worked at Canad Inns, Woolco for a few short years as well as Sears for a short time. She was mainly a homemaker and caregiver.

May always enjoyed crafting, sewing, and crocheting. She enjoyed her sudoku and crosswords and she loved playing cards, having coffee and conversation with others, often lending her ears and wisdom along with big hugs and many laughs. She loved family and friends, but she truly doted on her Grandchildren. Always writing chain letters, going on shopping dates, and plenty of love and affection with bonus rewards for hard work in school with loonies.

May will be sadly missed. We’d like to extend a special thank you to Kimberly Bjorklund for being there with Walter when he needed help and guidance.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in May’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

A celebration of May’s life will be held at 11 am Monday January 22, 2024 at Abundant Life Baptist Church located at 1396 Plessis Road Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Special thank you to Amy Braun and staff at Ethical Death Care for your help with the cremation and celebration arrangements.

Special thank you to Brad Quiring and the Abundant Life family for support and prayers.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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