Gladys Patricia (Cardiff) Fendick

Gladys Fendick of Dauphin passed away on April 14th 2024 with her husband Keith Fendick by her side.  Gladys was born on January 11th, 1934 to Robert Roy Cardiff & Elizabeth (Queenie) Jane Cardiff in Dauphin, MB.  She was the eldest of 4 children and raised on her mom and dad’s farm.  Gladys attended country school until grade 9 then finished at Mackenzie High School.  At a young age, Keith Fendick had known he met the love of his life.  They were married on June 18th, 1953 and went on to raise 5 children.  Gladys had stepped back from the workforce when she became a mother.  When Keith started his own business she would do his books, billings and answer calls.  Gladys always kept herself busy by sewing and knitting outfits for her kids, bowling and curling with many lifelong friends.  Through the years she enjoyed being a part of many organizations including Royal Purple, Donor’s Choice, The Manitoba Heritage Federation and the Fort Dauphin Museum.  Once all her children were finished high school she went back in to the workforce and eventually became the Executive Director for the Fort Dauphin Museum; which she worked until retiring in the late 90’s.  Gladys loved her time working for the museum and played a huge role for annual events for many years held by Fort Dauphin.   

Gladys has shared many memories with family and friends while camping, canoeing, gardening and playing cards.  Keith and Gladys enjoyed many Sunday drives to take in the field’s crops and wildlife.  The two of them have hosted numerous holiday suppers and parties, preparing an abundance of food and dainties for the large crowd that would attend.  She was like a second mom to many of her nieces, nephews and her children’s friends - knowing her home, they were always welcome. 

Gladys will be lovingly remembered by her husband Keith Fendick of 70 beautiful years, sons , Rick (Karin), Kevin (Mary), Bob (Sue);  daughter Patty Nordquist; grandchildren Ryan Fendick, Andrea (Miles) Rosteski, Dayna (Dan) Wagner, Joe (Natasha) Fendick, Nick Fendick, Jasmine (Kris) Bowman & Kelsey (Scott) Dreger; 13 great grandchildren; brother Bob (Delores) Cardiff,  and  Randy (Cec) Cardiff ; brother in-laws Michael (Barb) Fendick and Tony Kutcher; sister in-laws Bid (Doug) Cooke and Rose Fendick;  all her nieces and nephews. 

Gladys is predeceased by her parents Queenie & Roy Cardiff, son Darrin, son in-law Danny Nordquist, sister Audrey, sister Barb and brother in-law Bob Kanton, mother and father in-law Elsie & Alex Fendick, sister in-law Shurli Fendick & brother in-law Arnold Fendick.

The family would like to thank St. Paul’s staff for their care in Gladys’ final years.  Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Gladys may be made to the Fort Dauphin Museum.

Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever - miss you Mom.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm from Sneath-Strilchuk Family Care Centre in Dauphin, MB with Rev. Steve Wilson officiating.  Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery - in Dauphin, MB.  Pallbearers were Ryan Fendick, Miles Rosteski, Kris Bowman, Scott Dreger, Joe Fendick and Nick Fendick.

Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Gladys may be made to Fort Dauphin Museum.

This service was live streamed for those who could not attend.

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