Barbara Joyce Anne Hoban

May 2, 1955 – July 28, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected peaceful passing of our beautiful Mother, ‘Mamma’, Wife, Sister and Friend, Barbara Hoban.

Predeceased by her parents Fred and Christine Alcock; she leaves to cherish her memory, husband David; daughters Tracy (Kerry), Mandy and Domenique (Terrance); grandchildren Aiden, Brooklyn and Addi; siblings David, Carolyn, Raymond and Richard; auntie Doreen; and lifelong friend Brigitte (Pat) Mulvihill; along with nieces, nephews, numerous cousins, many extended family members and friends.  

Barb was born in Winnipeg and was raised on William Ave., in the community of Brooklands. She attended Brooklands School District, and St. James Collegiate.  She married Dave in November of 1975, and had her daughters Tracy and Mandy soon after. In 1996, she became a foster parent and we were introduced to Domenique who instantly became part of our family. Mom loved all the kids as if they were her own, providing a safe and loving home for them, spoiling them like the rest of us. She always said her life began when she became a Mother.  

Growing up we loved to hear her stories of trips to the family farm in Eriksdale, visits with Auntie Doreen in Boissevain, her years working at Salisbury House, hanging out at our Dad’s band practices in high school, and the adventures of Barb and Brigitte. We shared many laughs over these and she loved to reminisce about those days. 

She was a Daddy’s Girl, and just like her Dad believed that one man’s junk was another man’s treasure. You could often find her thrift shopping, hitting up garage sales and scanning the weekly flyers for deals and calling to tell us about her finds. 

A huge animal lover, there was never a time in our house when we didn’t have at least one pet. She loved her dogs like her children and had a soft spot for everything. Even spiders were escorted out the door before anyone had a chance to step on them. 

Mom had a great sense of humor, often poking fun at herself. At times when she would stumble over her words or lose her train of thought she would say “that darn Barb-a-ritis!’ Her goofiness made for lots of giggles.  

She loved dressing up and decorating for Halloween and Christmas. She loved lilacs, music, planting her flowers and veggie garden, but her real pride and joy were her girls and her grandchildren. Whether it was going to karaoke with Mandy, showing off Tracy’s artwork or bragging about Domenique’s ability to move up quickly at any job she had, she was always proud of her girls, supporting and encouraging us every step of the way. Family was the most important thing to her and we are thankful that she was able to have a great time with everyone the day before her passing. She was the BEST mom. Offering advice or a funny story to cheer us up, no matter how difficult things got for her she always looked for the positive and taught us to do the same. She was the most loyal, genuine, funny, sweet, loving and forgiving person we’ve ever known.  

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 7 at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 472 Kirkfield Street at Mcbey Ave. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn. 

In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society.    

“Thank you for being the shining light you have always been. You will live on forever in the hearts of your children and grandchildren. We miss you so much already, Mom, Mamma, Auntie Barb. As you would always say to us anytime we left the house, ” Have fun, be careful, wear your seatbelt”

Love you forever”