Gloria was born Tuesday, February 12, 1952 at Sherridon, Manitoba.
Gloria peacefully passed away at home in Sherridon, Manitoba, with her loving husband by her side, Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the age of 62 years.
Gloria and Leslie Pruden were united in marriage March 27, 1971 almost 44 years. Gloria and Leslie always wanted children. Gloria always expressed that if she did have children their names would be Paul and Paula. Gloria and Leslie raised their nephew, Darren Stoltz. Darren blessed their lives when he was 7 years old and they raised him like their own. They raised Darren until he left for high school at the age of 16 years and was very proud of his accomplishments.
Gloria was a kind, loving and compassionate woman. She loved cats and dogs. She was somewhat shy at times, but loved and enjoyed the company of family and friends. She liked to play cards, bingo, Scrabble and Ramoli. Gloria especially enjoyed cooking over an open fire. She liked cooking duck, moose, geese and fish.
Over the years Gloria worked at the Post Office, waitressed, cooked and was a home care aide.
Gloria was a religious person and strongly believed in Jesus Christ. She will be sadly missed by all the people she touched.
Gloria is survived by her husband Leslie; son Darren (Brenda); grandson Chase; sisters Thelma (Brian), Angeline, Emily, Evelyn, Rose (Ray), Linda; brothers Ernest (Susan), Simon, Albert (Evelyn), Robert (Phyllis), Jean Marie “Eugene” Ballantyne; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.
Gloria was predeceased by her mother Philomene; father Wilfred; aunt Ann; uncle Ralph; brother Victor; infant brother; sister Eunice; 3 infant sisters; and cousin William.
PRAYERS and VISITATION
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:00 pm
Chapel of Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba
FUNERAL
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 11:30 am
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Pas, Manitoba
Presider: Rev. Jack Herklotz
Music: Jana Dutkiewicz
PALLBEARERS
Darren Stoltz
Glen Head
Darryl Lapensee
Larry Stoltz
Joseph Zuk
Leonard Lapensee
Ron Sayese
Darryl Vezeau
Timothy Lapensee
Michael O’Keefe
Larry Victor Perry
HONORARY
PALLBEARERS
Thelma Vickers
Angeline Head
Emily Davis
Evelyn Sayese
Rose Vezeau
Linda O’Keefe
Ernest Lapensee
Simon Lapensee
Albert Lapensee
Robert Lapensee
If friends so desire, donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3C 2B7 would be appreciated by Gloria’s family.