Chinese Heritage: Winifred Winnie Paktong

Winifred Winnie Paktong: Family and friends are mourning the woman who was the first person of Chinese heritage to be born in Winnipeg the city she was named after and loved. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Winnies death comes just over a year after her 100th birthday celebration saw many family, friends and dignitaries travel to Winnipeg to pay tribute to her and her fascinating life journey. Winifred "Winnie" Paktong holds photos of her when she was 12 and 24 at her retirement home. RUTH BONNEVILLE / FREE PRESS ARCHIVES Winifred "Winnie" Paktong died in hospital Aug. 18 of respiratory complications, her son, Alec Chan, told the Free Press on Monday. She was 101. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.