Vina Mary Langanki

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Vina Mary Langanki, who passed away suddenly on January 12, 2003. Vina was born in Sucker Creek, Manitoulin Island, on November 17, 1931. It was there that she enjoyed visiting her grandmother who taught her many life lessons. At the age of 16, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where she cared for a family who taught her about the many facets of the Jewish religion and traditions. In 1963 she moved to Dryden to live with her sister Viola, and her brother-in-law Willi Hackl. She met her husband Paul Langanki, in 1965 and they were married at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Dryden. In 1966 they had their first child Roger David, followed by Gregory Wayne in 1967. Vina enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gardening, baking, and cooking. Her dedication to her faith lead her to pursue a commitment as a lay reader for St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Her work with the church involved her in all aspects of church life, as well as several charitable foundations. She was very appreciative for the fellowship of the church. Her trip to Holland in 2001 was a perfect culmination to her faith. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Vina was predeceased by her husband Paul, her mother May and her father John, her brother Clarence and her niece Katherine. Vina is survived by devoted sons Roger (Debbie) and Wayne Langanki both of Dryden. Brothers, Ted Nahwegahbow of Six Nations, Robert (Delores) Nahwegahbow Of Mississauga, and Gary Nahwegahbow of Sudbury. Sisters, Viola (Willi) Hackl of Dryden, Beaulah Nahwegahbow of Montana, and Colleen (Jack) Anderson of Moosejaw. Grandchildren, Zachary and Amy Langanki and Dylan Hale. And numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Interment at the Dryden Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the St Luke’s Anglican Church through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Ave., Dryden, Ontario P8N 2X3.