Wojcik's Funeral Chapel and Crematorium

09/08/2026

ALEXANDRA MAY KING (MYCHASIW) JANUARY 11, 1945 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alexandra (Alex/Sandy) King announces her passing on September 2, 2026, in Winnipeg, M

09/08/2026

Grief Takes Time
The Myth versus Reality

One of the biggest myths concerning grief recovery is the expression “Grief Just Takes Time’. In fact, time will do nothing for someone’s pain but pass. Have you ever met someone grieving a loss which occurred many, many years prior, patiently waiting for some type of recovery? It’s like waiting for a miracle, it’s just not going to happen.

Having said that, in reality grief does take time but the key ingredient in recovery is to make use of that time. It’s about taking action and one can do that by actively participating in one’s grief. Mourning the loss immediately and not suppressing feelings is a much better approach than watching time pass and expecting a positive result.

One method of actively participating in one’s grief involves four steps. The first is accepting the reality of the loss and confronting one’s memories of the deceased, both good and bad. An inner dialogue is created and events surrounding the death are replayed including feelings felt at the funeral and the weeks and months which follow. This allows a new reality to sink in.

Next, sharing thoughts and expressing feelings with others is needed and seeking out those who are supportive and non-judgemental is recommended. Having others participate and support in this process is vital in the healing process.

The following step is adjusting to a new environment where the deceased is missing. This is done by taking on a new identity as one faces the challenges of new roles without that person present in one’s life.

Lastly a shift in thinking is needed. Self-permission needs to be given to convert the relationship with the person who died from one of presence to one of memory. A mindset of reminiscing about the past, engaging in the present and embracing the future with a renewed sense of hope needs to be developed.

It’s important to remember that the grief journey is not linear. There may be temporary setbacks in progress through this unique life altering experience. Everyone will complete this task in their own time which often depends on the depth of the relationship and the circumstances surrounding the loss.

Remember, grief is a process, recovery is a choice.
-Tom Easthope, Bereavement Counselor and Author

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09/06/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marion Fidler, age 96, at Victoria General Hospital in Wpg., MB on Sept. 2, 2026. She was born on May 27, 1930 in Miami, MB. The daughter of

09/04/2026

ALOIS DONNER November 4, 1937 – September 1, 2026   Alois Donner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at the Health Sciences Centre. He was predeceased by his beloved wi

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

  In Loving Memory of Ryan Alan Whyte It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Alan Whyte on August 31, 2026, at the far too young age of 36. Ryan was born on D

09/03/2026

WILMER ANTONIO It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wilmer Antonio on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Wilmer was born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan to parents Mike and H

09/01/2026

A Tribute to Canada’s Most Famous Suffragist, Nellie McClung

On this day, 75 years ago, Canadians said goodbye to Nellie McClung. The Canadian author, politician and social reformer struck the hearts of our nation in her endless fight to bring social change to Canada.

Born in 1873 and raised on a Manitoba homestead, McClung was a Prairie woman who used her time, talents and determination to help reshape Canadian society. She was best known for her efforts and petitions to give women the right to vote in Manitoba (the first province in Canada to do so) in 1916. She was also a member of the Famous Five, a group dedicated to challenging the British North America Act to have women declared “persons” rather than “chattel property.”

An accomplished orator and entertainer, McClung’s first novel, Sowing Seeds in Danny, became an instant bestseller. She would go on to write 15 more books, in addition to newspaper and magazine articles, while remaining devoted to human rights issues that were faced by a number of Canadian citizen groups. Besides fighting to extend the vote to Japanese Canadians, she petitioned the Canadian government to open the doors to Jewish refugees and European immigrants, and served five years on the Alberta Legislative Assembly. She was appointed Canada’s lone female delegate to the Ecumenical Conference in Britain in 1921; appointed the first woman to CBC’s board of governors in 1936; and named a Canadian delegate to the League of Nations in 1938.

Right until her death on September 1, 1951, McClung never stopped fighting for what she believed in. The 75th anniversary of her passing provides Canadians with the opportunity to recognize a life that strives towards equality for all citizens, regardless of their s*x or cultural or religious background.

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Nellie Letitia McClung, née Mooney, suffragist, reformer, legislator, author (born 20 October 1873 in Chatsworth, ON; died 1 September 1951 in Victoria, BC). ...

08/31/2026

August 31 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day throughout the world. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of this somber event, which originated at a Salvation Army branch in Melbourne, Australia.

This initiative includes three key objectives:
• Raise public awareness about deaths from overdose
• Remember everyone, without stigma, who has died from overdose
• Recognize the grief experienced by surviving family and friends

Overdoses and deaths from drug use have spiked in recent years. Illicit drugs laced with fentanyl and the pandemic have resulted in double digit increases in mortality rates.

The term Opioid Crisis is being used more frequently to describe this societal issue, the effects of which are being experienced by increasing numbers of individuals and families.

Deaths from overdose are preventable. Too many people are dying in our country from this cause. Finding solutions, begins with building awareness.

To learn more: https://www.overdoseday.com/facts-stats/

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08/28/2026

SAMUEL (SAM) ERNEST HOFER APRIL 15, 1954 - AUGUST 25, 2026   It is with utmost sadness that we regret to announce the sudden passing of our brother, uncle, cousin and friend and an amazing m