Patricia Kathleen Sumka Obituary

Patricia Kathleen Sumka attended Sisler High School in Winnipeg, MB. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Patricia Kathleen Sumka.

Graduation Year	Class of 1959
Date of Passing	Dec 13, 2005
About	PATRICIA KATHLEEN WHITE (nee SUMKA) On Sunday, December 18, 2005, Patricia Kathleen passed away suddenly at the Grace General Hospital. Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas Sumka in February 1993 and Sophie Sumka in March 1998. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Kenneth White; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy (Robert) Narynski and Tracy (Wade) Razella; granddaughter Alexandra Nicole Narynski; sister and brother-in-law, Joan (David) Turko; nephew Jason Turko and niece Kristin (Darren) Ford. She is also survived by aunts, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in Winnipeg, MB on June 18, 1941. She graduated from Sisler High School and went on to take a Secretarial Course at Success Business College. After completing her course Patricia began working at GBR Architects and Engineers. Later she began working at Loblaw's where she met her husband Ken. Patricia and Ken married on May 5, 1962 in Winnipeg. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother and nana. Her family was her life and nothing made her happier than spending time together. She loved going on family holidays, planning celebrations and always gave of herself willingly. In between this she worked part-time for 7 years at Hallmark (Unicity). She loved this job and the people she worked with. One of her most treasured gifts in her life was her granddaughter Alexandra whom she called Angel Girl . Nana loved to spend time with her and often said that she wanted Alexandra to remember her one day as a fun Nana. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the doctors and nurses in the ER and ICU at the Grace General Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion, as well as to Dr. Albak and Dr. Czarnecki for their long term care and dedication. Always remembered, always cherished, each memory a part of us, a part of you. Never to be lost. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A memorial service celebrating Patricia's life will take place on Friday, December 23, 2:00 p.m., at Glen Eden Funeral Home, interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ken Pawluk officiating. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 Main St. Winnipeg, Manitoba 338-7111 As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2005