Obituary of ANNIE SHMIGELSKY

ANNIE SHMIGELSKY It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great, great-grandmother. Annie passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Concordia Hospital with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband William (2000); her sisters, Sophie Holod, Evelyn Tkachuk and Mary Kosowan. Annie leaves to cherish her memory four sons and two daughters, Robert (Audrey), Ronald (Hazel), Winnipeg, Martin, Radium Hot Springs, Sidney (Elsie), Calgary, Sylvia Shmigelsky, Peachland, Iris Warren (Bill), Victoria, BC; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great, great-granddaughter; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Annie was born in Vita, MB on April 7, 1918 to Michael and Patricia Stachiw. Together with her husband, she owned and operated Shady Lawn Motel and Restaurant in Vita until 1969 when they retired to Winnipeg. A devoted wife, mother and very loving grandmother, Baba, will be sadly missed. Prayers will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. also at Cropo Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Skrumeda officiating. Special thanks to Home Care Services for their kind, compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or to a charity of one’s choice.