Obituary of SYLVIA FARRELL

SYLVIA JEAN FARRELL (NEE PANKIW) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sylvia Jean Farrell on Sunday, January 20, 2013. She is survived by her children Janet, Bryan (Yee Ji), Varian (Corina) and Alana; grandchildren Tyler, Larissa, Maranda, McKayla, McKenzie, Noah, Tristen, Scarlet, Jewel and Spencer; one great-grandchild; brothers Nestor (Anne) and Morris (Sylvia) as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Mike and Bessie and daughter Janine. Sylvia was born May 16, 1947 to Bessie and Mike Pankiw in Ethelbert, MB. The family later relocated to Winnipeg where she graduated from St. John’s High School. Over the years Sylvia had many jobs, a marriage, children and went back to school where she obtained business administration and accounting diplomas which helped her obtain work with the MB government where she remained until retirement. Mom had many hobbies, but she thrived the most with her gardening, which was evident in her yards as well as at the cottage at Winnipeg Beach, which she called her "Heaven". The family would like to thank Middlechurch Care Home, Cropo Funeral Chapel, Rev. Orest Naherniak, Tammie Kovich and others for their time, efforts and compassion at this difficult time. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Sylvia’s name to a charity of your choice.