Obituary of MARY KNIZAT (nee. PLEVZA)

Mary Knizat passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Winnipeg, at the age of 98 years.

She was predeceased by her husband Louis; sisters, Anne, Josephine, Nellie and Francis; brother, Stanley; grandsons, David and Glen; sons-in-law, Brian and Ed.

Mom was born in Zavar, Slovakia and travelled by sea to Canada as a young child.  After getting married, her and dad farmed in the Ste. Anne area for many years before moving to Winnipeg

Mary is lovingly remembered by her children, Stephie, Rudy (Carol), John (Violet), Rosemary and Marilyn (Howard) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She also leaves her sister, Cecelia and numerous nieces, nephews and their extended families.

Mary worked many years with Holy Family Home. Her hobbies and interests were gardening, reading and traveling.

The family especially thanks Malti Sharma, resident care manager at the Arbours at Linden Pointe Senior Living for her kindness and thoughtfulness.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation prior at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave, Winnipeg with Father Michael officiating. Interment to follow at Green Acres Cemetery.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1200-2300 Yonge Street Box 2414 Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1E4 or Alzheimer Society of Manitoba 10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 4G2.