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ANNA KRYSTINA WIERZBOWSKI
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANNA KRYSTINA WIERZBOWSKI It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Anna Krystina Wierzbowski on Friday, August 14, 2015 while on vacation in Mexico at the age of 51. Anna will be lovingly remembered by her mother Tela Karabin; two stepsisters of Calgary; Darcia (Ken) and their children Charles and Roxanna, and Lydia (Mike). Also by her special Auntie Irene and Uncle Ralph many aunts, uncles and cousins in Poland. Anna also leaves to mourn, special longtime friends Margaret, Violet, Tom, Cliff, Gary, Lucyna (Chris and Kay) and many friends in Winnipeg and Edmonton along with mother and father-in-law Ev and Willy Shadbolt of Katepwa Lake, Saskatchewan. Anna was predeceased by her father Slanislaw (Piotr) Wierzbowski, stepfather Bill Karabin, husband Jeff Shadbolt and paternal grandmother Halina Wierzbowska. Anna was born in Legnica, Poland on January 5, 1964 and immigrated to Canada with her mother in 1973. Anna's mother Tela met Bill and they were married in 1974 where they chose to live in St. Andrews and raise Anna. Anna graduated from Lord Selkirk High School and continued her education at the University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba obtaining a Bachelor of Arts and Occupational Therapy degrees. Anna worked various jobs throughout her life and chose a career as an occupational therapist working in both Edmonton and Selkirk. Anna was a very caring and compassionate person. She was always there to help a friend, stranger or an animal with anything they needed. She had a great love for life and her faith. A service will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 342 Pritchard Ave. Wpg. (entry also from Selkirk Ave). A reception will follow at 11:00 a.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion Polish Branch, 1335 Main Street, Wpg. to celebrate Anna's life where friends and family are welcomed to share stories. Anna's ashes will be interred with her father in Legnica, Poland at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Anna's honour to any Animal Shelter.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Anna was a big part of my life. She was a great friend and a beautiful person she will be never forgotten and forever missed - Posted by: Tannis Hills (friend) on: Oct 16, 2015
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Anna was a very dear friend that helped me change my life around. She taught me the benefit of helping others and that by doing this we help ourselves. She was one of the most caring people I knew. I remember sitting around her kitchen with other women chatting and eating together...and I remember her two big dogs. I will say a prayer tonight for my dear friend Anna...may God give you peace my friend. - Posted by: Jackie Manke (Friend) on: Sep 19, 2015
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We were all fortunate to have Anna in our lives. Anna was a very caring, loving and trusting person. You were my best friend for over 27 years and had so many great times & laughs...we were like sisters...I will miss you everyday...rest in peace - Posted by: margaret hemphill (best friends) on: Sep 01, 2015
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I will miss you and love you, forever in a day my dear friend you were like a sister to me. - Posted by: Violet Rancourt () on: Aug 30, 2015
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So very sorry to learn of Anna's passing. My heart goes out to you. Vienna - Posted by: Vienna Steciuk (Candace's Mother) on: Aug 30, 2015