ELIZABETH “BETTY” MCINTYRE

On August 9th at 9:40am Our mother Elizabeth passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and family.

Elizabeth “Betty” lived a full and rich life. Despite many challenges, she fought hard right up until the end.

Betty came from Scotland with her loving husband (Alex) in 1963 with their two sons (Jim and Alex) and a bun in the oven (Elizabeth). They started their Canadian Adventure in Moose Lake Manitoba where they spent the first three years. They then moved their family south to Winnipeg. Soon after Evelyn was born completing their family. Betty and Alex resided on Pritchard Ave. for many years until all their children had moved on to start their own lives and families.

Mom and Dad moved into Willow Park housing Coop, and they resided there together for 25 years until mom went into care at Fred Douglas.

Mom was always engaged in the community, volunteering for various events, boards, and seniors’ groups, wherever she felt she could lend a hand. Her love for her family was profound, and she had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. 

Betty leaves to mourn and celebrate a life well lived her husband Alexander (Alex); sons, James (Jim) and Alexander (Alex) (Catherine); daughters, Elizabeth (Liz) Gryz and Evelyn Kovachik (Jim); grandchildren, Ian McIntyre (Megan), Sarah McIntyre, Samantha Gryz (Aidan), Leah Gryz (Damir), Dr. David Kovachik (Cassidy), Amelia Kovachik; and great-grandson Mason McIntyre. 

Our family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Abdullatif Haresha for his exceptional care over the years and to the wonderful staff at Fred Douglas Lodge for their kindness and compassion during Mom’s final years.

An honest woman here lies at rest,


As e’er God with Her image blest.

The friend of all, the friend of truth.

The friend of age, and guide of youth:

Few hearts like hers, with virtue warmed,

Few heads with knowledge so informed:

If there’s another world, she lives in bliss.

If there is none, she made the best of this.

-Robert Burns

Please join the McIntyre Family from 1:00pm – 3:00pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024 for a come and go memorial at Sinclair Park Community Centre: 490 Sinclair St, Winnipeg. MB.  

Betty’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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204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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