SETTINA LUCIA KERMASCHUK

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SETTINA LUCIA KERMASCHUK Peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital on January 10, 2009 with her family by her side, Settina Kermaschuk passed away at the age of 81 years. She will be lovingly remembered by daughters Loretta Kermaschuk (Brian Johnson); Lucy (Kevin) Marken and son Walter Kermaschuk; sisters Elvira Gentile and Flora Buccini; brother-in-law Luigi Zilli, and numerous nieces and nephews. Settina was predeceased by her husband Philip Kermaschuk and sisters Ida Zilli, Inessa Caranfa, Eleonora Buccini, and brother Antonio Buccini. Settina was born in Villalago, Italy in 1927 to Grazia and Carmello Buccini. She came to Canada in 1955 and married Philip in 1958. She worked as a seamstress with Tan Jay for over 25 years and was known to be multi skilled, hardworking and a pleasure to work with. She retired in 1992. Settina loved to cook and garden. She liked to read and travel and enjoyed visiting and talking with family and friends. She especially enjoyed her days spent with her sisters Elvira and Ida shopping, playing bingo at the Bay store and having coffee. She treasured her friendship with Gudny Johnson. Her children were her greatest joy and she was a wonderful mother. She was a strong and determined person, and raised her young family on her own after the passing of Philip in 1972. In 1997 she suffered a massive stroke leaving her significantly disabled. She never lost her determination to improve her condition. She was always a source of insight and high standards. She was a kind and happy person. Settina had a smile as warm and bright as sunshine and brightened all her visitors with it. She will be greatly missed. Thank you to WRHA Home Care staff and attendants. A special thank you to friends and primary care givers Sharon Harkins, Yvette Harris and Dr. Ertrice Eddy. In lieu of flowers, if friends choose, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., or Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave., on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Renato Pasinato presiding. Entombment at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, 3990 Portage Ave. Reception to follow entombment at Holy Rosary Parish Hall. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca MOSAIC FUNERAL CREMATION AND CEMETERY SERVICES 1839 INKSTER BLVD 275-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2009