Obituary of ANNA BUDZINSKI

ANNA BUDZINSKI (NEE DUKA) On June 18, 2014, Anna passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 91 years with family by her side. Anna is survived by her sons John (Susan) and Frank (Linda); grandchildren Dianne (Tim), Darryle, Kim (Wayne), Denise (Joba), Dwayne (Sherri), Derek (Tracey), Danny (Jenn) and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Kazimier. Mom was born in Bodga, Romania on February 8, 1923. She immigrated to Canada with her husband and two sons in 1951. They lived in Winnipeg on Edmonton Street in one room on the third floor of a house. Mom worked very hard making sacrifices to support her sons taking on two full time jobs. One was at the General Hospital and the other at Eaton’s for a full seven years. She had numerous other jobs, the last being at Old Dutch Foods. Upon her retirement mom enjoyed time with her family. She always felt she did not have enough time with the out of town grandchildren and their families. Her overseas relatives were never far from her thoughts. She was a very devoted church member of her parish. Prayers will be said on Monday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Polish National Catholic Church, 365 Burrows Avenue. Interment to follow in St. Mary’s Polish National Cemetery, 400 McIvor Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. “You will be dearly missed by all. Rest in Peace, Mom.”