September 25, 1945 - August 21, 2024
Mom was born and raised in Dauphin, Manitoba where she met and married our father Peter Hoppe, February 1962 in Dauphin. They moved and raised six children in Kenora.
She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 1991, both parents Katie and Clarence's Speers, one brother Archie, two sisters Oma and Linda and is survived by one brother Bill (Elsie) Speers of Dauphin, Manitoba, her children Teresa (Ed) Bongfeldt, Laura Hoppe, Richard (Lori) Hoppe, Marianne (Charlie) King, Kurt Hoppe, Margaret (Audie) Zurkan, grandchildren Amber, Jonathon, Ryan, Joshua, Vienna, Nathan, Jaron, Midori, Robert and Trent. Great grandchildren Vincent, Kegan, Preston, Kane, Misty, Carl, Frank, Paisley and Beauden. Mom held a variety of jobs but the most important job she had was raising her six children.
All her children loved her authentic Ukrainian cooking. Mom loved Christmas and all the Christmas traditions and baking which didn't last long with all us kids.
Mom loved God. She always had blessings for everyone so one last time for mom, God bless you, God bless you, God bless you.
Rowena's family would like to thank all those who cared for our mother. Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Dr. Kickbush, the emergency staff, ICU staff, 3rd East staff, palliative care unit and Pinecrest staff. A heartfelt thank you to Reverend Marion Jackson for performing the blessings over our mother.
A private family interment will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kenora Cat Shelter.
Be strong and courageous
do not be afraid or discouraged
for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go
Joshua 1:9
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