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JADWIGA FERENC Peacefully on January 11, 2009 at Seven Oaks Hospital, Jadwiga passed away at the age of 90 years with family at her side. Jadwiga was predeceased by her loving husband Paul in 1986. She will be missed and lovingly remembered by her son Joseph (Jennie) and her two grandsons Dean and Ian. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Jadwiga was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1918 met and married her husband Paul, then emigrated to Canada after the war. In 1973 she became a member of the Polish Combatants Association (SPK) and also a member of the Women's League. She enjoyed being involved in all the activities of the League. She received an Honorary Combatants Cross in 1991 and 1993 and also received a Silver Cross in 1990 and Gold Cross in 1998. She continued to be a member until the time of her death. In celebration of Jadwiga, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue with an Oblate Father as Celebrant. Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery. Many thanks to the staff and nurses on U1, 5th floor for their kindness and compassion. Flowers are gratefully declined. 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2009
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To dear Joseph, Hi, I am the grand daughter of your mother's sister Leokadia Sabina Gacka (nee Pokropek). I never got the chance to meet Jadwiga but I am truly sorry to hear of her passing, even though it was a long time ago. I started researching our family ancestry only a few weeks ago and found some Christmas cards and an old photo with my grandmothers things of your mum. Thankfully it had her name and address on the back as all information about the Pokropek (Ferenc) family was lost when my nanna passed away (which was back in 1990). I then started to research the Ferenc family and finally found Jadwiga's obituary online. As sad as it was to hear that she and your father Paul had passed, I was overjoyed to finally find you. I would love to hear from you and exchange any photographs and stories I have. I would love to hear all about Jadwiga's life and the family. I wish you and your boys Dean and Ian all the best. warmest wishes Tracey Shaw Sydney, NSW, Australia LukeandTracey@gmail.com - Posted by: Tracey Shaw (Nee Gacka) (Grandaughter of Jadwiga's sister (Leokadia Sabina Gacka (nee Pokropek)) on: Apr 17, 2017