Judith (Judi) Ann Kowalchuk (Nee Merke)

1947 ~ 2021

We, the family, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Judi Kowalchuk on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Beausejour Hospital.

She was predeceased by her husband Bill; parents Kathleen and Richard Merke; sisters Bernice McDonald, Adriane Day and infant sister Peggy; brother Jerry Merke and brother-in-law Ernest Schreyer.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Renee; granddaughter Teagan and dog Sheera.  She is also survived by her siblings Valerie Schreyer, Kenneth (Lisa) Merke; brother-in-law Gordon McDonald and David Day; sister-in-law Rose Rondeau and numerous nieces and nephews.

She had a life long career as a teacher with Agassiz School Division, touching the lives of many students.  Judi was very creative and studied education and art in university; just a very creative person.  The happiest days of her life was with Bill, the love of her life.  In the later years she cherished time she spent with her dog, Sheera, that was like a child to her.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave. East, Beausejour, MB with interment following in the Beausejour Town Cemetery.  Viewing will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, all attendees must be double vaccinated and proof of such will be required.  Those who wish to attend may also do so by parking in the Sobering Funeral Chapel parking lot and tuning your radio to 98.1 FM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.

www.soberingfuneralchapel.com

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