Mary Ruth Nacinovich Peterborough, Ontario Obituary

Mary Ruth Nacinovich

Obituary of Mary Ruth Nacinovich Mary Ruth Huss (age 81), left us for the spirit world peacefully surrounded by love, music and song, on the evening of January 13, 2019. Her passing is preceded by her late husband, Ernest Nelson Nacinovich, and her second husband, the late Jacob Ginter Wiebe. Mary leaves behind her children, Eliza Beth [Bonnie] Tru, Gary Nelson, Matt Nelson. Grandchildren, Roderick Hopp; Jennifer (Tara) Hiebert; Jasmin (Elliott) Selman; Josh Nelson; Matthew (Lindsay Orr) Baril; Melissa Nelson; Sebastian (Mariah Yee) Tru; Ashley Nelson. Great-Grandchildren Reece, Carys, and Izabella Hopp; Coraline and Wyatt Selman. Step-children, Jeff (Sandra) Wiebe; Vivian Dueck (Larry Needham); Karen (John) Martens; Michelle (Kevin) Griffith. Step-Grandchildren Tessa & Stacey Wiebe, Joy, Jamie, & Trevor Dueck, Jay, Kelly, & Jesse Martens, Rebeca & Kyle Griffith. Step-Great-Grandchildren Maxeen, Matthew, Thomas, Theodora, Jerrick, Charlie, Jax, & Dominick, and Aaron. Step-Great-Great-Grandchild Mason. Marjorie Helen Grant Huss (nee McNiven) and Karl Reinhold Huss (orig. Zwengauer), became the proud parents of Mary Ruth when she was born to them at the East Braintree Nursing Station in Manitoba on March 15th, 1937. Mary grew up with her parents, whom were lovingly called “Toad” and “Tweed”, and her siblings, Keith, Lloyd Augustus (1931-1933), Ida, Irene, and Doris, alongside the banks of the Boggy River, in an area then known as The Glenn Settlement, Manitoba. Mary’s birthplace was her ‘playground’ on which she developed a lifetime of love for the natural world. Flora and fauna were her best friends and her love for them was expressed through her sketches, paintings and writings. She had a deep respect for the land and passed on her extensive knowledge to her children and all the grandchildren. It is a legacy rich with memories of harvesting edibles such as berries, wild ginger, horseradish and more (morels were a favorite), of exploring meandering rivers, trickling creeks, deep ponds, meadows covered with wildflowers, and thick, dense bush filled with all sorts of living beings. In this place, Mary was in her element; an elder of bush knowledge who was fearless. Mary was a gifted artist who shared her love of the bush. All through her life, she used different types of art medium to produce many scenic pictures of where she grew up. Sweeping landscapes of bogs, waterways, thick stands of pine, spruce, and birch, four legged wildlife, winged ones, water creatures and the tiniest of insects would magically appear on surfaces such as canvas, thick paper, stones, and walls (murals), or on diamond willow walking sticks, fancy boxes, furniture and more, all handcrafted from wood by Jacob, as were the frames that displayed her paintings. Encouraged by one of her sisters, Mary jointly published a field guide called “Meandering Along The Boggy and Birch Rivers,” that included illustrations she drew from memory. I believe that if one were to make a collage of Mary’s works, they would see a vivid map of the area she called home. Mary also loved to sketch people. For many years, she spent her work week in the city, and the rest of the time out in the bush. On any given Friday, one could find her sitting at the bus station in Winnipeg waiting to board. She would pass the time sketching what she would jokingly call “interesting characters”. Mary drew quite a following! Travellers, staff, bus drivers and those who were at the station for other reasons, came to expect to see her there on Fridays with paper and pencil in hand. Mary sketched so many faces during those days that she earned the nickname ‘Bush Artist.’ Despite offers from local galleries to put on a ‘showing’ of her work, Mary steadfastly refused. She wasn’t interested in the attention. Mary created her artwork because it pleased her. She often said to anyone who questioned her reluctance to promote her work, that, “If I painted for fame or pay, it would take all the fun away!” For thirty years, Mary was employed as a healthcare field worker for Manitoba’s provincial community home care services. She enjoyed her work immensely and was very committed to the people she tended to. In fact, Mary’s work was so well-spoken of by her clients and their families that the office had a waiting list of people requesting mom’s caregiving services. Mary grew up in a home in which board and card games were a consistent part of her life. She became a competitive, confident player who enjoyed winning. Never once did she expect to lose a game. And she rarely did! While she trained us well in the art of gaming, Mary still remains the reigning champion of games. I am quite sure that by now the Creator has lost a few rounds to her! My Mother was a brilliant woman with a sharp tongue and a quick wit. Sometimes she was prickly like a porcupine, and other times she was as soft as rabbit fur. She loved young people and ‘old’ people, and was a little wary of those ages in between. She had a high naturalist intelligence that influenced my love of the bush and all that it encompasses. Her knowledge was extensive and her willingness to share was appreciated. Mom had a strong spirit that kept her going during those difficult periods in her life. I am grateful for the time the Creator granted us to talk about, and come to terms with those hardships. I love her all the more for that. I can say with confidence and love that I am proud to be my mother’s daughter. When I join her one day, I will “squeeze her until she squawks!” as she used to say to me and as her mother said to her. ...love you mom… I am humbled by the strength, love and support of my children. A heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Peterborough, Ontario for their loving dedication towards my mom. They were the best of the best. We are forever grateful for their support. Special thanks to my students for filling the house and the tipi with laughter and kindness. It pleased Mom to be part of such fun. Each of you have my Respect and Gratitude. Mary Ruth Huss Zwengauer Nacinovich Wiebe, Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Mother, Granny, Great-Granny, and Great-Great Granny will be laid to rest in the midst of her ‘playground’ at the East Braintree Cemetery, beside her late husband, Jacob Ginter Wiebe, and other family members who have passed on to the spirit world. Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home
January 13, 201901/13/2019
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Obituary of Mary Ruth Nacinovich Mary Ruth Huss (age 81), left us for the spirit world peacefully surrounded by love, music and song, on the evening of January 13, 2019. Her passing is preceded by her late husband, Ernest Nelson Nacinovich, and her second husband, the late Jacob Ginter Wiebe. Mary leaves behind her children, Eliza Beth [Bonnie] Tru, Gary Nelson, Matt Nelson. Grandchildren, Roderick Hopp; Jennifer (Tara) Hiebert; Jasmin (Elliott) Selman; Josh Nelson; Matthew (Lindsay Orr) Baril; Melissa Nelson; Sebastian (Mariah Yee) Tru; Ashley Nelson. Great-Grandchildren Reece, Carys, and Izabella Hopp; Coraline and Wyatt Selman. Step-children, Jeff (Sandra) Wiebe; Vivian Dueck (Larry Needham); Karen (John) Martens; Michelle (Kevin) Griffith. Step-Grandchildren Tessa & Stacey Wiebe, Joy, Jamie, & Trevor Dueck, Jay, Kelly, & Jesse Martens, Rebeca & Kyle Griffith. Step-Great-Grandchildren Maxeen, Matthew, Thomas, Theodora, Jerrick, Charlie, Jax, & Dominick, and Aaron. Step-Great-Great-Grandchild Mason. Marjorie Helen Grant Huss (nee McNiven) and Karl Reinhold Huss (orig. Zwengauer), became the proud parents of Mary Ruth when she was born to them at the East Braintree Nursing Station in Manitoba on March 15th, 1937. Mary grew up with her parents, whom were lovingly called “Toad” and “Tweed”, and her siblings, Keith, Lloyd Augustus (1931-1933), Ida, Irene, and Doris, alongside the banks of the Boggy River, in an area then known as The Glenn Settlement, Manitoba. Mary’s birthplace was her ‘playground’ on which she developed a lifetime of love for the natural world. Flora and fauna were her best friends and her love for them was expressed through her sketches, paintings and writings. She had a deep respect for the land and passed on her extensive knowledge to her children and all the grandchildren. It is a legacy rich with memories of harvesting edibles such as berries, wild ginger, horseradish and more (morels were a favorite), of exploring meandering rivers, trickling creeks, deep ponds, meadows covered with wildflowers, and thick, dense bush filled with all sorts of living beings. In this place, Mary was in her element; an elder of bush knowledge who was fearless. Mary was a gifted artist who shared her love of the bush. All through her life, she used different types of art medium to produce many scenic pictures of where she grew up. Sweeping landscapes of bogs, waterways, thick stands of pine, spruce, and birch, four legged wildlife, winged ones, water creatures and the tiniest of insects would magically appear on surfaces such as canvas, thick paper, stones, and walls (murals), or on diamond willow walking sticks, fancy boxes, furniture and more, all handcrafted from wood by Jacob, as were the frames that displayed her paintings. Encouraged by one of her sisters, Mary jointly published a field guide called “Meandering Along The Boggy and Birch Rivers,” that included illustrations she drew from memory. I believe that if one were to make a collage of Mary’s works, they would see a vivid map of the area she called home. Mary also loved to sketch people. For many years, she spent her work week in the city, and the rest of the time out in the bush. On any given Friday, one could find her sitting at the bus station in Winnipeg waiting to board. She would pass the time sketching what she would jokingly call “interesting characters”. Mary drew quite a following! Travellers, staff, bus drivers and those who were at the station for other reasons, came to expect to see her there on Fridays with paper and pencil in hand. Mary sketched so many faces during those days that she earned the nickname ‘Bush Artist.’ Despite offers from local galleries to put on a ‘showing’ of her work, Mary steadfastly refused. She wasn’t interested in the attention. Mary created her artwork because it pleased her. She often said to anyone who questioned her reluctance to promote her work, that, “If I painted for fame or pay, it would take all the fun away!” For thirty years, Mary was employed as a healthcare field worker for Manitoba’s provincial community home care services. She enjoyed her work immensely and was very committed to the people she tended to. In fact, Mary’s work was so well-spoken of by her clients and their families that the office had a waiting list of people requesting mom’s caregiving services. Mary grew up in a home in which board and card games were a consistent part of her life. She became a competitive, confident player who enjoyed winning. Never once did she expect to lose a game. And she rarely did! While she trained us well in the art of gaming, Mary still remains the reigning champion of games. I am quite sure that by now the Creator has lost a few rounds to her! My Mother was a brilliant woman with a sharp tongue and a quick wit. Sometimes she was prickly like a porcupine, and other times she was as soft as rabbit fur. She loved young people and ‘old’ people, and was a little wary of those ages in between. She had a high naturalist intelligence that influenced my love of the bush and all that it encompasses. Her knowledge was extensive and her willingness to share was appreciated. Mom had a strong spirit that kept her going during those difficult periods in her life. I am grateful for the time the Creator granted us to talk about, and come to terms with those hardships. I love her all the more for that. I can say with confidence and love that I am proud to be my mother’s daughter. When I join her one day, I will “squeeze her until she squawks!” as she used to say to me and as her mother said to her. ...love you mom… I am humbled by the strength, love and support of my children. A heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Peterborough, Ontario for their loving dedication towards my mom. They were the best of the best. We are forever grateful for their support. Special thanks to my students for filling the house and the tipi with laughter and kindness. It pleased Mom to be part of such fun. Each of you have my Respect and Gratitude. Mary Ruth Huss Zwengauer Nacinovich Wiebe, Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Mother, Granny, Great-Granny, and Great-Great Granny will be laid to rest in the midst of her ‘playground’ at the East Braintree Cemetery, beside her late husband, Jacob Ginter Wiebe, and other family members who have passed on to the spirit world. Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home

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