Kathleen Yolande Richkun (nee O’Connor)

Obituary

Passed on

August 6, 1945 – December 3, 2017

After a courageous battle, and now at peace, it’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, mother in-law, grandmother, sister, sister in-law and friend, Kathleen Richkun. Kathleen passed away at the age of 72 years at the Riverview Medical Centre with family at her side. Kathleen was predeceased by her loving husband Allan Richkun; her parents, Frank and Claudine O’Connor; her sister Geralda and her brother Douglas. She will be forever cherished, and lovingly remembered by her children, Melanie Werboski (Sheldon); Melissa Gauthier (Robert); Derrick St. Jean (Leanne); Jennifer St. Jean (Dale) and step-children Brenda Nash (Ron) and Robert Richkun (Paula); her brothers Lawrence and Patrick (Janet); and her grandchildren, Ryker and Mackie, Ayden, Jared, Carter, Shelby, Matthew and Nicole, Randy, Robyn, Ryan and Christopher; along with numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Ruth, Helen, Tara and Judy. Kathleen was born in Creighton Mines, Ontario and moved to Stony Mountain in 1983 where she met and married the love of her life Allan Richkun. Kathleen enjoyed a successful and rewarding 30 year career at the Stony Mountain Penitentiary where over the years, she progressed to the position of Chief Sentence Manager and retired in 2014. Kathleen enjoyed playing baseball, curling, golfing and travelling with her husband. Kathleen’s passion in life was to teach her children and grandchildren how to love, care and give. She will be forever remembered by her family and friends for her generosity, warmth, guidance and courage. A celebration of Kathleen Richkun’s life will be held on May 26th, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at the Komarno Cemetary with a luncheon to follow. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff on 3 East Wing, Palliative Care Unit at Riverview Health Centre for their expertise and kindness in caring for Kathleen. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Palliative Care Unit at Riverview Health Centre, 3rd Floor, East Wing, 1 Morley Street, Winnipeg, MB.

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