Emilie Oku
elevated Qlkpt June 9, 1939 – April 6, 2018
elevated Qlkpt EMILIE RITA OKU (nee DZIAD)
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elevated Qlkpt Passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 6, 2018, due to complications from a 4 year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 78. Her warmth, compassion and unfailing courage will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 53 years, Dennis; her three children, Derek, Diana (Sophie), Desmond (Janice); and four delightful grandchildren, Nathanial, Grace, Adrienne and Elan. She was preceded by her parents Michael and Valerie Dziad and siblings, Walter (Josephine deceased), Sophie (Ernie deceased) and Anne. Born and raised in rural Manitoba, Emilie completed her education in Winnipeg and was employed as secretary to a prominent Winnipeg lawyer and consulate to Peru before staying home to raise her family. A period she always contended was the best time of her life – growing up with her little band of urchins while volunteering at church and school. The family moved to Toronto in 1982 where Emilie resumed working full time while acting as home maker, teacher, friend and confidant, nurturing those virtues she thought so important to children in their formative years. We’ll miss you terribly mom but, your legacy Iives on in each of us.Cremation has taken place and a private funeral mass was held af St Joan of Ark Church. A Celebration of Life is planned for early next month. Those wishing to attend should contact a member of the family. Condolences may be left at: Catholic-Cemeteries.com
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Our sincere condolences for your loss. We are thinking of your family at this difficult time. Lloyd and Phyllis Mayeda
My Mom was always there for me since I can remember. Every baseball game, every basketball game, every football game. She volunteered for every school field trip. By the time I got older I just always felt she was there. It gave me a strong sense of security even when she wasn’t there. That feeling that she was always there carried with my whole life but I never consciously realized it was her until she was gone. Now I feel it even more. I can feel the same sense but much stronger. I can feel her say “I’m still here Dez. I can watch over you better now”. I was so lucky to have her as a Mom.
Condolences to Dennis, and the Oku family in memory of Emilie Rita Oku. Gone are the days we used to share as friends many years ago. Too far away for sight or speech, not to far for thoughts to reach. Your memory, Amy, is a keepsake. May your journey with God be as beautiful as your journey on Earth. To the Oku family we thank you for placing this obituary in the Winnipeg Free Press. With deepest sympathy, Al and Shirley Wozniak.
Thank you for your touching message. Yes, Amy and I thought of you – our oldest friends – often over the years. Wondering how you were and cherishing the memories of the good times we shared. Keep well dear friends. You will always remain an important part of our lives. Dennis and 3 D’s.
My Mom was always there for me since I can remember. Every baseball game, every basketball game, every football game. She volunteered for every school field trip. By the time I got older I just always felt she was there. It gave me a strong sense of security even when she wasn’t there. That feeling that she was always there carried with my whole life but I never consciously realized it was her until she was gone. Now I feel it even more. I can feel the same sense but much stronger. I can feel her say “I’m still here Dez. I can watch over you better now”. I was so lucky to have her as a Mom.