WOJCIK'S FUNERAL CHAPEL ENTRUSTED TO DORIS LILLIAN NYKIFORUK

On Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Doris Nykiforuk, died in her home at the age of 53 years with her beloved wife, soul-mate, and best friend, Deborah (Debbie) Nichols, by her side. In honouring Doris’s wishes, she stayed at home until her last breath, took God’s hand, and passed through this world to prove that only the very best become angels. Left to cherish Doris’ memory are her wife, Deborah Nichols; parents, Beatrice and Andy Parisien; brother and sister-in-law, Corey and Corina Parisien. She also leaves behind beautiful memories for her “brother” cousin, Jody Witwicki (Lori) their children Wolfgang and Sebastian; cousins Conrad Witwicki and Tracey Witwicki; nephew Matthew Greene; niece Melissa Parisien; Matthew’s mother Annette Greene and family; cousins Karen and Melinda; all of Debbie’s family, including sister-in-law Lori Boschelli; and many friends in Canada and the United States. She was predeceased by her granny, Lillian Witwicki, from Crane River First Nations. Doris battled an aggressive cancer – Glioblastoma – that ravaged her brain, but left her beautiful spirit to remain. Prior to her diagnosis, she was a nurse (graduate of University of Manitoba, 1992), and worked here in Winnipeg, most recently at the Deer Lodge Centre, and previously in North Carolina at the Memorial Mission Hospital. She worked in NICU and Psych and was deeply respected by all her co-workers and patients. Doris faced life with an indomitable spirit, irresistible smile, and infectious personality. She was funny and goofy, but was also gentle and kind. She cherished and spoiled her puppy “babies,” Abby, Riley, and Lexie, and her greatest personal treasures were her family. In her last year and a half of life, Doris treasured every moment. Although our hearts are broken, we accept that she’s at peace and are comforted knowing that she is watching over us. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue. Many special thanks to everyone at Cancer Care Manitoba, especially Orit Reuter from HSC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doris’s name to her family or Cancer Care Manitoba. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel is in care of arrangements. “Doris was loved by all who knew her and will surely never be forgotten.”