Obituary of Verna Cecilia Murray

Verna Murray (née Wizniak) passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with her daughters by her side. Mom was born May 19, 1936 in the RM of Mossey River, MB to John & Pauline Wizniak. After growing up on the farm and completing her schooling, Mom moved to Dauphin, MB where she worked for Eaton’s. Mom met the love of her life Bill Murray and they married November 2, 1963. Mom and Dad moved to Brandon, MB where they started their family and were blessed with three daughters. Mom was blessed to be a stay at home Mom to raise her daughters and once all  three girls were in school Mom went on to work for LocoMart/IGA where she became known as “Mother Murray”. She enjoyed her many years working there and made many friends. Mom always enjoyed her time in the kitchen baking and cooking as well as crocheting, and she always loved her flowers.

Mom was predeceased by her husband Bill Murray in 1984, followed by her parents John & Pauline Wizniak and sister Ella Kahoot. Mom is survived by her daughters Lana (Larry) Brooks, Lisa (Don) Horobetz and Jodi Moore; grandchildren Kyle, Kallie (Joey) and Treston; great-grandchildren Karson and Ryleigh and her sister Gladys Wizniak. We would like to thank the second floor staff at Valleyview Care Home for their care and compassion especially over these past few weeks. A private graveside service will be held.

Mom you will be lovingly remembered forever and always