Cremation has taken place. A memorial reception will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, April 30 at the Morden Activity Centre. Private ash interment will take place at the 1-6 Icelandic Cemetery. Donations may be made in Kathy's memory to the Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation designated to Palliative Care or to Tabor Home Inc.
Kathryn (Kathy) Louise Gillis (nee McLeod)
1959 ~ 2023
With gratitude for having her in our lives, the family announces the peaceful death of our mother, sister, wife, and Amma, Kathryn Louise Gillis on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Kathy had a lengthy battle with cancer but it never stopped her from living life to the fullest.
Kathy was born June 16, 1959 in Beausejour, Manitoba, the third daughter born to Alick and Nancy (nee Fraser) McLeod. The family grew and Kathy had 4 siblings who all survive her: Janice Wiebe (Wayne), Tracy Fehr (Ed), Scott McLeod (Darlene) and Leslie Malkowich. Her siblings all called her Kat, a nickname that was started by her father. She became much loved Aunty Kat to her 5 nephews and 4 nieces and their families.
As Kathy grew up her family moved around the province. She Lived in Lac du Bonnet, Churchill, Winnipeg and Morden. After marrying Miles (July 31, 1983) she moved to the 1-6 Icelandic community south of Morden. She loved her neighbours and friends in the district. She learned to make vinarterta and ponnukokur. She loved the Icelandic traditions and birthday coffees. Kathy was very proud of her Scottish roots, though she didn’t like the haggis Tracy made for a family dinner and could not be convinced to try a sip of Scottish whiskey. Kathy Graduated in 1980 as a Registered Nurse from Misericordia Hospital and pursued her nursing career at Morden Hospital, Boundary Trails Health centre, then Tabor Home where she worked until March of 2023. She impacted the lives of many and developed numerous lifelong friendships over these years.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Miles Gillis, son, Evan Gillis, daughter, Shannon Maloney (Rick) and daughter, Eryn Zelcer (Eric). She was Amma to four dearly loved grandchildren: Olivia Gillis, Blake Maloney, Brooks Maloney and Bea Zelcer. She is also survived by sister-in-law. Robin Gillis. She was predeceased by her father, Alick (d. 1994), her mother, Nancy (d.1997), her mother-in-law, Leona (d.2005) and her father-in-law, John (d. 2011).
She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com
Kathryn (Kathy) Louise Gillis (nee McLeod)
1959 ~ 2023
With gratitude for having her in our lives, the family announces the peaceful death of our mother, sister, wife, and Amma, Kathryn Louise Gillis on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Kathy had a lengthy battle with cancer but it never stopped her from living life to the fullest.
Kathy was born June 16, 1959 in Beausejour, Manitoba, the third daughter born to Alick and Nancy (nee Fraser) McLeod. The family grew and Kathy had 4 siblings who all survive her: Janice Wiebe (Wayne), Tracy Fehr (Ed), Scott McLeod (Darlene) and Leslie Malkowich. Her siblings all called her Kat, a nickname that was started by her father. She became much loved Aunty Kat to her 5 nephews and 4 nieces and their families.
As Kathy grew up her family moved around the province. She Lived in Lac du Bonnet, Churchill, Winnipeg and Morden. After marrying Miles (July 31, 1983) she moved to the 1-6 Icelandic community south of Morden. She loved her neighbours and friends in the district. She learned to make vinarterta and ponnukokur. She loved the Icelandic traditions and birthday coffees. Kathy was very proud of her Scottish roots, though she didn’t like the haggis Tracy made for a family dinner and could not be convinced to try a sip of Scottish whiskey. Kathy Graduated in 1980 as a Registered Nurse from Misericordia Hospital and pursued her nursing career at Morden Hospital, Boundary Trails Health centre, then Tabor Home where she worked until March of 2023. She impacted the lives of many and developed numerous lifelong friendships over these years.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Miles Gillis, son, Evan Gillis, daughter, Shannon Maloney (Rick) and daughter, Eryn Zelcer (Eric). She was Amma to four dearly loved grandchildren: Olivia Gillis, Blake Maloney, Brooks Maloney and Bea Zelcer. She is also survived by sister-in-law. Robin Gillis. She was predeceased by her father, Alick (d. 1994), her mother, Nancy (d.1997), her mother-in-law, Leona (d.2005) and her father-in-law, John (d. 2011).
She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden
In care of arrangements
wiebefuneralhomes.com