Earnestine Louise (Poitra) Pelkey

In Loving Memory of

Earnestine Louise Pelkey

(nee Poitra)

1929 – 2015

Peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Erna passed way after a long hard battle with cancer at the Maples Personal Care Home, in Winnipeg, Manitoba,

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Raymond (Donna), her daughter Melanie, two grandsons; Adam (Melissa) and William, two granddaughters; Dawn-Vanessa and Louise, and her great grandchildren; Kara and Remy.  Erna will also be missed by her sister Flavia and her brother Art (Jean), and two stepdaughters; Joy and Vicki (Del). 

Erna was predeceased by her mother in 1963, her father in 1969, her son William (Billy) in 1987, her daughter Kimberley in 2007,  her four sisters; Lillian, Albertine, Laura and Clara and her three brothers; Joe, David and Alex. 

Erna was born in Boggy Creek on December 15, 1929.  Erna moved to Winnipeg at a young age and later worked in the food service industry.  After getting married, Erna stayed home to raise her children. 

Erna had a heart of gold and was always willing to share whatever she had with anyone in need.  Erna loved to play bingo and cards, plus all family gatherings. 

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home in Roblin, Manitoba, with Fr. Bastin officiating.

Following a reception held at Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home, Erna was laid to rest in Ste. Claire Roman Catholic Church Parish Cemetery in San Clara, Manitoba.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room,

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little – But not for long

And not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me – But let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take,

And each must go alone,

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to your friends that we know,

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,

Miss me – But let me go.

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