August 14, 1937 ~ April 6, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce that Rae Gurela passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 6, 2022, at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home at the age of 84 years.
Rae is survived by her husband John of 62 years; children: Kelly (Al), Kathy, Karey, Konny (Bruce) and Kristy (Chris); grandchildren: Lyndsay, Leah, Jennifer, Nicole, Sean, Karley, Josh, Jackson, Kyla & Karmen; great grandchildren: Wylie, Wynne & Avery and many nieces/ nephews and their families.
Respecting Rae’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. Rae’s family invite friends to take a few minutes to celebrate her life in their own way.
Rae was deeply involved in the community and the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Francis of Assisi Flower Fund in Rae’s name. Rae always made sure the church was adorned throughout the year with beautiful flowers & plants, especially on occasions like Easter, Christmas, and Mother’s Day. Flower Fund donations can be sent to St. Francis of Assisi at 37 Burrows Rd, Pinawa, MB, R0E 1L0.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the incredible staff at the Whitemouth Personal Care Home for the compassion, care & love they gave Mom and for being part of her chosen family. Thank you as well, to friends, neighbors and community members involved in their lives over the years for their friendship and support.
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Dorothy Cafferty
So Sorry To here this Sad news You Will Be Missed Rae thank you for your Friendship Over the years my Thoughts are with John and your Family at this Time Dorothy And Girls
Bill Donovan
So sorry to hear the news of Aunt Yvonne’s passing. I remember fondly getting her up very early in the mornings to come fishing with me at Victoria Beach when she would visit! I also remember the fantastic perogies she would make and how she would not hesitate to throw a whole batch of dough out if it didn’t feel right and start all over… it had to be perfect!
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Donovan and family
Ray and Carol Wazney
Dear Gurela family,
We are so saddened to hear of Rae’s passing. She was such a special, caring lady. She brought so much love to our church family of St. Francis of Assisi. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time, and we pray that your memories of times shared as a family will bring you comfort and peace. God bless you.
Gus Powaschuk
Our sincere condolences to you John and you family for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Helen Gurski
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Yvonne ( as we knew her) was a good friend years ago in Kennedy.