Obituary of Minnie Bienkowski

BIENKOWSKI, Minnie (Babcia) Peacefully passed away on May 13, 2013 at the age of 100. Predeceased by her husband Anton (July 18, 1991). Loving mother of 3 daughters, Eugenia Mencfeld and her family, Ted (Donna), Euhanna, Desirlee, David (Kelly), Miranda (Pete) Huisman; daughter Elveana (John) Kamin and her family, Rebecca (Jamie) Kamin-King, Cynthia (Kevin) Lamotte; daughter Angela (Ernest) Kachur and her family, Joseph, Starlene (Chris) Kachur-Balz, Melissa (John) Kachur-DeRaaf. Minnie will be sadly missed by her 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Born in the district of Wishart, Saskatchewan, Minnie was the last surviving child of her parents, Joseph and Anne Bartoshewski. Predeceased by her five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews throughout Canada. Minnie worked in the spark plug department for General Motors, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Canadian Polish Legion Branch #418 where, for many years, she had served as an executive member. Upon moving to Ontario, Minnie with her husband Anton, opened their home to anyone in need. They held many wedding receptions for friends and relatives in their home where Minnie did all the catering. One of her greatest enjoyments was to have her entire family with her during each holiday season. Her family always enjoyed her sense of humour, practical jokes and her Sunday pancake breakfasts. Babcia will be missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St, St. Catharines. Funeral details are not confirmed at this time. Please contact the funeral home for more information, 905-937-4444.