Cheryl Joan Rohrig (Nee Honkey)

1955 ~ 2012

After a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma Cancer, surrounded by her loved ones, Cheryl  Joan Rohrig (nee Honkey) passed away peacefully  on Friday, September 21st, 2012 at the Pinawa Hospital at the age of 56.

Cheryl was born in Whitemouth, MB on October 18, 1955.  She was raised by her parents Gloria and Norman Honkey in Seven Sisters, MB and attended school in the Seven Sisters/Pinawa/Whitemouth area.  On June 9, 1985 Cheryl was married to Tim Rohrig and together they have resided in River Hills, MB. Cheryl was employed by Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) until her date of diagnosis which she then took a medical leave and spent the best quality time with Tim, her family and friends.

Remembering Cheryl are her loving husband Tim and their children Donald (Michelle) Naismith; Terinia (Ken) Bruchanski, Payton, Sloane; Michael (Amanda) Owen, Cooper Naismith; Juanita Lambert (Mike Cole), Lukas Lambert, Tyler and Samantha Cole.  She will be forever in the thoughts of her dad Norman Honkey,  her devoted sister Arleen (Harry) Pluchinski, Chris (Daughter Jerzi) Pluchinski, Jen (Brent) Brandon, Rylynn Palichuck, Holly Pluchinski (Andrew Shallcross) and her special “Hydro Stinky” friend, cousin and Sister-in-law Vicki (Kent) Rohrig. Cheryl is predeceased by her Mother Gloria Honkey, Father-in-law Eric Rohrig and Brother-in-law David Rohrig.

While it’s true that Cheryl had many passions – from her love of travel right down to her love of the movie “Dirty Dancing” – her greatest love was that of her husband Tim and family.  Cheryl found joy in organizing her work BBQ’s, spending time with her grandchildren, and camping from the moment the snow was gone until it returned.  Above all attributes that Cheryl possessed, her strength and courage for herself and everyone was nothing short of inspirational.  She is loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Cheryl’s family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the medical staff of the Pinawa Hospital and Health Science Center, as well as Cancer Care Manitoba.  Their professionalism and understanding was greatly appreciated and helped Cheryl and the entire family to navigate through the most difficult time of her life.

A memorial for Cheryl was held  at Sobering Funeral Chapel, in Beausejour, on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

Following the memorial, internment took place in St. Paul Lutheran Church in River Hills, MB.

In lieu of flowers it is Cheryl’s wish to have donations made to:  The Guardian Angel Caring Room at 1018 – 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.

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