May Lafreniere (Nee Scholz)

1923 ~ 2015

In the company of her family, with an amazing grace, mom left us to be with her Lord and Saviour.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Donna (Larry) Lashek, Glen Lafreniere, Laura (Randy) Gmiterek; four grandchildren: Kelvin, Derek (Cheryl), Nicholas (friend Erin) and Jesse; two great grandchildren: Alexis and Hailey.  She is also survived by her sisters: Cora (Harold) Ott and Isabel Mostowy; sisters in-law: Nettie and Jean Scholz and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Joe and son Keith, both in 2005.  She was also predeceased by her brothers: Martin (Eva), Norman and Gordon Scholz; sisters: Margaret (Roy) Richardson, Rosie (Ross) Masynk and Helen Scholz.

May was born to Martin and Mary Scholz on October 23, 1923 in Winnipeg, MB. In her early childhood they moved to Golden Bay, MB where she worked alongside her 8 siblings on their family farm.

As a young woman seeking adventure, she moved to Atikokan, ON with her best friend Dorothy.  Together, they found work in a canteen at the Steep Rock Iron Ore Mine.  It was there where she met the love of her life Joe and they were wed on January 1, 1949 back in Beausejour, MB where later they would settle.  In her middle years, she began work at Pitch`s Department Store.  After retirement they travelled to many destinations with their motorhome when they were not enjoying the peace of cottage life.

Our mother had a great love for nature and all that it provided.  She greatly enjoyed living her life to the fullest, creating simple fun.  She had a huge sense of humour, witt and never took anything too serious.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Khan and the staff at the Beausejour Hospital for their compassion and care.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 418 Gertrude Avenue, Beausejour with viewing one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in the Beausejour Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, Box 538, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0 or the Beausejour Hospital TV Fund.

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