Patricia Sylvia Gawaziuk

Patricia Sylvia Gawaziuk, age 75, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at the Neepawa and District Memorial Hospital. 
She leaves to mourn her loving husband Ernie of 55 years; sons Emil and Justin, daughters Lesia (Jacques), and Lorena (Neal); grand children Jean-Pierre, Alexandre and Sébastien.  Patricia also leaves behind her nieces, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law and dear friends who will truly miss her. 
Patricia was predeceased by her parents Peter and Annie and her sister Adeline.  
Born April 7, 1948, in Sclater, Mb, Pat spent her early childhood on the farm. At age 9, her parents sold the farm and moved to Dauphin.  After graduating from Dauphin Collegiate Institute in 1966, Pat moved to Winnipeg to work at Red River Community College and Russell Food Equipment for a short time, then typist in the social work department at the Child Guidance Clinic.  
Ernie and Pat were married in Dauphin on October 21, 1967, and moved to Neepawa to start their new lives together.  In the spring of 1968, Pat was offered a term receptionist position at the Neepawa Laboratory and X-ray for 2 months and then went on to work at the Neepawa Health Unit for 6 and a half years, just prior to the birth of their first son.  She was blessed to spend the next 11 years at home raising her 4 children. In 1986, Pat began work as a nurse’s aide at East View Lodge and continued to her retirement from Country Meadows in 2012.
After her retirement, Pat enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.  She took great pride in cooking and taking care of visitors who stayed at the Cozee Cornucopia Bed and Breakfast.
Pat will be remembered for her humour, her zest for life, and her active involvement in the community.  She was always willing to help anyone out, share a joke or lend some advice when needed. It was very important for her to think of others before herself. 
Special thank you to Dr Milligan, Dr. Tariq, nurses, health care staff, emergency services, and Cancer Care team for taking care of Pat for the last 4 years.  Thank you to Mary-Ellen Clark and Palliative Care for the wonderful support and compassion.  We send a special thank you to our family and friends who have helped us unconditionally through prayer, support, and kindness.
A Funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 15, 2023, followed by interment at the Neepawa Riverside Cemetery.  After the service and interment, a reception will be held at the Legion Hall. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba and Neepawa District Palliative Care Services.

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