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JOANNE LORRAINE SARNA (LEGGE)
Born: Apr 08, 1958
Date of Passing: Nov 07, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOANNE LORRAINE SARNA (LEGGE) April 8, 1958 - November 7, 2007 One's life has value so long as one attributes to the life of others by means of love, friendship and compassion. November 7, 2007. Thoughts and prayers go out to our angel, Joanne Sarna. The greatest Mom, wife, sister and friend. Her ten-year battle with cancer ended late Wednesday night surrounded by family and her husband Tom Sarna at her side. She is now in a better place, enjoying her pain free life with long time friend Darlene and parents Mildred and Mason Legge. She was an angel sent down to earth to spread her love and wisdom to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed by her husband Tom Sarna and kids; Gillian and Joshua Parry, Meghan, Philip, Joshua and Zachary Sarna. Her mother-in-law Joyce Sarna and sister-in-law Joanne Sarna. Her brothers and sisters: Gord and Carol Legge, Christina and John Gulyas, John and Martha Legge, Rob and Rose Legge and her many nieces and nephews. Her soul sisters, daughters and avid lunch goers; Karen Bassett, Karen Mc Gregor, Eva Karpyza, Michelle Jonker, Denita Broatch, Suzi Prazeres, Lindsay McKnight, Judy Bargain, Jennifer Okaluk, Janice Farion, Cathi Parenti, Susan and Louise, and many more girlfriends who took her out for breakfast and lunch every day of the week! Words cannot explain this awesome lady! Her spirit will live on as she planted a piece of herself in everyone she met. Joanne was a warrior who never let her illness get the best of her. She wrote a testimonial titled I'm living to live, not living to die , which explains exactly who she is. She was to read it November 18 at her church, The Lighthouse. Her husband will now be reading it, with her shining spirit nearby. For anyone who knew Joanne, Leggey , Mommy , Jo-Jo , Jay-Jay , Joanney , Buzzard , or any other name known to describe her, a celebration of her life will be held on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street. If you plan on attending, Joanne had asked that the women wear something pink, and the men wear something either blue or black. You may be gone Mom, but your spirit will live within us forever and shine through. We'll love you forever, we'll like you for always, as long as were living, our Momma you'll be. XOXO In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Lighthouse Building Fund and The Canadian Breast Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main Street 338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2007
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dearest Joanne, I lit a candle for you on November 7th... with a heart filled with gratefulness to God for the blessing of you in my life. I miss you deeply my dear friend. This morning, I saw two glorious bluejays landing briefly in one of our backyard trees, I smiled and thought of you as I watched them fly away. 8 years ago I asked you to send me bluejays--- this was our special shared sign ---- I have heard their calls & seen them on the days when I need a smile ---the experience always fills my heart with JOY I know I will see you again dear friend, what a joyous moment that will be! Faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see Hebrews 11:1 Till we meet again my amazing friend! Loving & Missing you always Paula - Posted by: Paula Meyer (Friend) on: Nov 11, 2015
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I know you were waiting at Heaven's gate to meet your dear brother John, who left so suddenly on July 22,2014. As I sat outside yesterday enjoying a glorious sunny day - I prayed to God asking Him to comfort the Legge family, I know He will. Then I turned my thoughts to you dear friend - remember our blue jay promise to one another? Later that evening a glorious blue jay flew straight towards me as I sat on our backyard deck, it landed briefly in one of our trees, then flew directly above me. I know by this gift of our blue jay promises that you found John, give him a hug from me. Rest peacefully John & Joanne. No goodbyes- remember we shared this also Joanne --TILL WE MEET AGAIN! I miss you so much dear friend-you know me --I was your mushy friend- yet I know you always understood my tears that came directly from my heart. You continue to inspire me. STRENGTH & DIGNITY ARE HER CLOTHING AND SHE SMILES AT THE FUTURE. Proverbs 31:25 As you entitled your testimony I'm living to live , not living to die. Your strength & grace inspired many. I love you dear friend. Thanks for the bluejays! Love Paula - Posted by: Paula (Friend) on: Jul 29, 2014
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You continue to inspire me Joanne, miss you so dear friend! Your loving gift of friendship was a blessing from our heavenly Father, till we meet again dear one. When I think I cannot face another challenge, I think of the battle you faced with strength, dignity, grace- so I carry on with loving memories of you! Thanks for sending me the blue jays! - Posted by: paula (friend) on: Jun 28, 2013