Marguerite Evelyn Stefaniuk

With heavy hearts, the family of Marguerite Stefaniuk sadly announces her peaceful passing. God needed another Angel and she was the most qualified.

Born to Sadie (nee Hill) and Ken (Knud) Christensen, Marguerite was one of four children. They were a close-knit family whose love for each other lasted throughout their lifetimes and carries on through the current generations.

Marguerite met her soul mate, Robert “Bob” Stefaniuk at a roller rink in 1968. They married and she gave up her career in banking to become a stay-at-home mom, a time which she described as the best years of her life.

The town of St. Adolphe was the perfect place for this young family and they made their home there for 45 years, making many cherished friendships. Marguerite enjoyed coffee with friends, sewing, painting, knitting, gardening, baking, volunteering for school functions, curling, and barefoot walks down the gravel streets. Her joy multiplied with every grandchild, and she treasured every moment spent with each of them. No matter how long the visit, grandchildren always left Grandma’s assured that they were special and loved. Family meant everything to her.

Marguerite is survived by her loving children Rob (Dawn), Jeff (Jackie) and Angela (Brian) as well as her beloved grandchildren Julia, Katrina, Ian, Evie, Joey, Teagan, Rowan, Quinn, and her great-granddaughter, Aubrey. She will be missed by her devoted sister, Jeanette, brothers-in-law Ron and Randy, and sisters-in-law Liz and Terry, as well as many nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins, far and wide.

She is predeceased by her husband, Bob, her parents, beloved sister Bertha and brother David, sisters-in-law Andrea and Jan and brothers-in-law, Ross, Mervyn, and Lorne.

Marguerite’s legacy of unending love, kindness and gratitude shaped her family and will forever leave an impression on those lucky enough to have known her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group of Manitoba.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the St. Adolphe Parish, followed by a reception at the Pioneer Hall.

The family asks you to take a moment today to tell someone you love them and show kindness to a stranger. If Mom's memory inspires more kindness in the world that is the legacy she would want.

“Whenever you’re talking to someone, try to say at least one nice thing to them. You never know, that might be the only nice thing they hear all day”. – Marguerite Stefaniuk