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Treliving, Williamina (Mina) Lamb It is with heavy hearts and a lifetime of memories that we share in the passing of our much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Mina Treliving. Mina was born in Virden, Manitoba where she spent her married life and raised her family. In 2000, she moved to Calgary, Alberta and resided there until her passing. Mina passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 2, 2008 in Palm Springs, California. She joined her beloved Ted (1987) and cherished grandson Chadwyck Longman (1992) as well as her parents James and Mary Gardner and siblings Mowbry, Rita, Melvin, Cecil, Douglas and Lawson through Heaven's Gate. Mina was an inspiration to all that crossed her path and will be truly missed by many. Her wisdom and stories will live on through her cherished family. She is survived by her children Jim and wife Sandi Treliving, Joy and husband Guy Longman, Pat and husband John Bastone; grandchildren Cheryl, Brad and wife Julie Treliving, Jody and husband Darcy McIlwain, Grant, Scott and Brock Bastone, Kate and Dan Beauchamp; great grandchildren Candace, Sam, Chad, Brock, Ryann and Reese. She will be deeply missed by her sister Mae Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. Our family has been blessed to have had Mina a part of our lives for so many wonderful years. She would wish for all those reading this to live each day to the fullest. Enjoy and cherish your family and friends and have faith in the Lord. As Mina would say, "God Bless you all until we meet again". A celebration of Mina's life was held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Virden, Manitoba Saturday; January 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Don Bernhardt officiating. Interment was in Virden Cemetery. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Mina may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Church Hall Building Fund, P.O. Box 15, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0. G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapels Ltd. Virden, Manitoba in care of the arrangements. Published in the National Post from 1/17/2008 - 1/25/2008.