Obituary of Alma-Blanche Patterson

Manuliak: (Nee Patterson) Alma Blanche It is with deep sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the age of 67. Blanche was born on December 3, 1935 in Redland, Alberta. The daughter of the late, John and Mary (Desautels) Patterson. She was raised on a farm in Rosebud, Alberta along with her five siblings. She married Myron Manuliak on July 28, 1956 in Oakburn, Manitoba and they had five children. They raised them on a farm in Elphinstone, then moved on to the mining town of Thompson and later retired to Teulon until her passing. She is survived by her husband Myron; sons David (Joan), Ricky (Denise), daughters Marion (Darren), Janice; grandchildren, Catherine (Derek), Terry, Travis, Melissa, Jason, Jordan; sister Rose; brothers Frank (Irene), George (Faye), Joe (Betty), Jim (Marge); mother-in-law Mary; brothers-in-law Walter (Evangeline), Ron (Annette); sisters-in-law Pat (Brian), Darlene (Larry) and Muriel. Her father John, mother Mary, infant brother David and infant daughter Beverly predeceased her. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at the SICU, 7th floor Health Science Centre and a special thank you to Diane, David and Dena Pinuta for all they have done and the many other family members. Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 29 at 1:00 pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. with a lunch to follow. At the request of Blanche, cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Seech, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Blanche's memory to Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, cemetery fund, c/o Pat Dziver, Elphinstone, Manitoba R0J 0N0 "In our hearts your memory is kept, to love, to cherish and never forget."