Obituaries

Nellie passed away November 21, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce that Nellie Batuik (Baran) passed away peacefully in Nanaimo at the age of 91. She was born January 19, 1933 in Sifton, Manitoba to William and Mary Baran, one of 11 brothers and sisters. Nellie is predeceased by her siblings: Nick, Walter, Harry, Ann, Mike, Cassie and Billy. She is survived by Boris, Stella and Rose.

Nellie moved to Kelowna with her family when she was a teenager. She met Henry Sommerfeld, married and had 6 children together. Surviving Nellie is Linda Cameron (Richard), Darlene Sommerfeld, Bruce (Sue), Wayne (Richelle), and youngest son Terry. Her daughter Virginia Flintoft passed away in 2018.

Also, surviving is her grandchildren: Chad (Julie), Shawna (Scott), Jeremy (Jeanna), Dustin, Darrin, Adam (Nicole), Andrew, Ryan and Amanda (Chad). And bringing more joy to her life, her 8 great grandchildren: Ava, Naomi, Jacob, Luke, Dion, Cooper, Serenity and Henry.

Nellie was a very caring mother, and strong hardworking woman. Raising a family of 6 was a full time effort, from cooking, canning, cleaning and chopping firewood. She was a great cook. Nellie enjoyed making perogies for her family. She always put everyone first before herself.

Once her family was raised, her and Joe Batuik, her 2nd husband lived and worked in Tumbler Ridge, BC. They enjoyed camping and fishing until they retired to Nanaimo in 1998. They enjoyed retirement years bowling, golfing and playing cards. Joe passed away in 2008.

Nellie carried on for a term, downsizing to Nanaimo Seniors Village in 2017. Then relocated to Woodgrove Manor nursing home in 2019, where she spent her final years with others looking after her for a change. Many thanks to the numerous staff at Woodgrove for making Mom feel at home in her final years.

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