Magda "Maggie" (Popowich) Simair

In Loving Memory of

Magda “Maggie” Simair

1915 - 2015

Magda “Maggie” Simair, aged 100 years of Grandview, Manitoba, and formerly of the Castleavery District, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Grandview Personal Care Home.

Maggie Popowich was born January 7, 1915 on the family homestead at Good Spirit Lake, near Springside, Saskatchewan. She was born to John and Mary Popowich, and was one of twelve children, but also had two half-sisters. In her early teens, Maggie left the family farm to work out on other farms.

In 1931, Maggie was united in marriage to Joe Simair.  They remained married for over 71 years. They were blessed with two sons and two daughters. In 1951, the Simair’s purchased land and moved to the Castleavery District, north of Dropmore, Manitoba. Maggie remained on the farm with her son Cecil, who helped to care for her in later years. In December of 2014, she moved into the Grandview Personal Care Home, where she resided until her passing.

Maggie devoted herself to her family and the family farm. She grew large gardens and enjoyed them.  She liked to keep her hands busy crocheting and knitting.

Maggie is survived by her sons; Cecil Simair of the Castleavery District, Terry Simair (Marcia Finzi-Simair) of Caledon, Ontario, her daughters; Florette (Ray) Borejsza of Grimsby, Ontario, Brenda Kerswell of Brandon, Manitoba, four grandchildren; Paul Borejsza of Toronto, Ontario, Diana Borejsza of Austin, Texas, Whitney Kerswell of Brandon, and Adam Finzi of Caledon. She is also survived by one brother Alvin (Jean) Popowich of Lethbridge, Alberta and her sister-in-law Mary Popowich of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Maggie is predeceased by her husband Joe Simair, parents John and Mary Popowich, ten brothers and sisters and son-in-law Vern Kerswell.

Maggie’s Funeral Service was held on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Nairn-Chyz Funeral Home, Roblin Manitoba with Rev. Fr. Roy George officiating. The organist, Mrs. Allison Shearer-Craig led the congregation in the singing the hymns:  “In the Garden”, “Just as I Am”, and “Beyond the Sunset”. The lectors were Diana Borejsza and Whitney Kerwell. Florette Borejsza shared a tribute to her mom. The Casket Bearers were:  Paul Borejsza, Kevin Shearer, Ryan Rowan, David Deneka, Greg Hunter and Brett Bauereiss.

Following the funeral service, a reception for the family and friends was held at the Roblin ’50 & Over Club. The Interment Service followed at the Castleavery District Cemetery.

One Mother

You can only have one mother

Patient kind and true;

No other friend in all the world,

Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you,

To mother you will return,

For all her loving kindness,

She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture,

Sweet memories we recall,

Of a face so full of sunshine,

And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take this message,

To our dear mother up above;

Tell her how we miss her,

And give her all our love.

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