Sonya McDonald
December 26, 1954 — June 12, 2015
Sonya Anne McDonald
(nee Pliszka)
On Friday, June 12, 2015 at Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB, Sonya McDonald of Thompson, MB, wife of Dave McDonald passed away at the age of 60 years.
Sonya is predeceased by her parents Rose and Michall Pliszka and brother Wayne in infancy. She leaves to mourn her husband Dave McDonald; daughter Tannis (Ken) Ballegeer of Brandon; granddaughter Becca; grandson Loghan; brother Douglas (Jackie) Pliszka of Brandon; sister Donna (Fred) Bottcher of Portage and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Sonya was born on December 26, 1954 daughter of Rose and Michall Pliszka in Portage la Prairie. She received her post-secondary education at Brandon University. She married Dave McDonald in 1987 and they lived in Thompson their entire married life. Sonya worked as a kindergarten and grade one teacher. At a young age Sonya developed a love for horses, and they remained an interest of hers. Sonya loved cats and had many special ones as pets. She was an avid quilter, making many beautiful quilts and wall hangings. Sonya loved getting out to fish on Paint Lake with Dave.
A private family interment will take place at the scattering garden at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Sonya’s memory to the Lupus Society of Manitoba Inc., 105-386 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com