Alice "Jackie" Marie Laurette Jacqueline Unger

Alice Unger aka “Jackie” of Kelwood, Manitoba passed away March 8, 2023 at age 67 after a long battle with dementia.  She died in the Neepawa hospital surrounded by her friends and family.

Alice was born to parents Jake Kuip and Laurette Gauthier in St. Rose du lac, Mb on March 15, 1955 and was raised on a dairy farm with her siblings Roland and Renée. At the tender age of 16 Alice graduated from Kelwood Collegiate in 1971 and completed her nursing diploma from Red River college in 1973 – one of the youngest people to graduate from the program.

Alice nursed at McCreary hospital for over 20 years, and later in her career created and managed a professional care retirement centre. Although brief, her retirement consisted of shepherding a flock of sheep, fondly known as “her babies”.  Alice was married to Dwayne Unger (now deceased) for 17 years and is survived by her two children Darren, Tanya and her grandson Ashton.  She is also survived by her spouse and business partner David Koszman.

Comments from friends and family:

“Alice was a kind and gentle soul, who loved life, people and animals”.

“She was a strong, kind and independent woman that loved to reach out and help you with whatever you needed.  She had lots of lessons to teach each of us and to know her was an amazing experience”.

“Alice was a brilliant, hardworking, caring person who cherished her family and her friendships. She was a beautiful person inside and out”.

Memorial for Alice to be held this summer, her ashes will be laid to rest in Riding Mountain cemetery.