Ruth Adeline Blahey (nee Fedorchuk)

Obituary

Passed on

September 5, 1945 – December 24, 2024

Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Ruth Adeline Blahey (nee Fedorchuk) passed away at the Arborg Personal Care Home early Christmas Eve morning at the age of 79.

Ruth is survived by her sons Michael (Thelma), Bradley (Debbie) and her beloved grandchildren Dawson (Leah), Brooke (C.J.) and Steven. She will be missed by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Wabick, Victoria Fedorchuk, Carl Blahey, Gail Blahey and Louise and Bernie Sobie along with nieces and nephews Suzanne, Pam, Monica, Lorrie, Kelly, Jennifer, Stephany, Tiffany, James, Darryl, Jeffrey and their families. Ruth’s cousins, neighbors and friends will all miss her.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband David (2022), her parents John and Sophie Fedorchuk, her sister Christine Wabick, brother Gordon Fedorchuk, brother-in-law Jim Blahey, sister-in-law Sandra Leschyshyn and David’s parents Steve and Marie Blahey.

Ruth was born in the Gimli Hospital September 5, 1945. Her family lived in Silver where she attended Hastings School and Arborg Collegiate for high school. After high school she took a job in Winnipeg and would come out on the weekends to see her family and David. She and David were married July 19, 1969 in Winnipeg. They settled on the farm in Skylake where they spent their entire married life together.

Ruth was very close to her family and enjoyed supporting events in the Silver and Chatfield communities with her family. She enjoyed growing flowers, feeding the birds and watching the wildlife in the area. She and David did some travel across Western Canada to visit family as well as one memorable trip to St. Kitts.

After David’s passing, she made the move to town to the Assisted Living complex in Arborg. She so enjoyed living there and making and renewing friendships. However, as her health declined, she spent more time in the hospital and eventually a move to the care home was required.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Silver Community Hall with interment to follow in the Skylake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice are appreciated.

A very big Thank You to all the doctors and nurses at Arborg and Gimli Hospital who always took such good care of Ruth. To all the homecare, assisted living and homecare staff, the family thanks you for always making Ruth feel comfortable. Many thanks to Ken Loehmer for his caring and support at this difficult time.

Vichnaya Pamyat

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