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JEAN MARIE MERKEL (MANZA)
Date of Passing: Mar 08, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJEAN MARIE MERKEL (nee MANZA) Jean Merkel passed away peacefully, on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Concordia Hospital, with her family by her side, following a brief illness. Jean was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Maria Manza, husband Wilfred Merkel, grandchild Katherine Kozusko, Peter and Rose Manza, Fred and Josie Manza, Guido Porco, Myron Spuzak, Hazel and John Balon, Ralph Merkel, Calmon and Violet Merkel, Muriel Wegman, nephews Brian Balon and Vernon Merkel and niece Marietta Wolenter. She will be sadly missed by her children Corinne (Norm) Kozusko, Karen (Marvin) Merkel-Kopp, Keith (Michelle) Merkel, grandchildren Christopher, Jeremiah, Kathleen, Mekayla, Matthew, sisters Helen Porco, Eda Spuzak; sister-in-law Nora Merkel and brothers-in-law Joe Wegman and Ed Kraus as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, as well as a good sister and friend to many. She spent many years working in school cafeterias preparing food with love for teachers and students. A funeral mass in celebration of Jean's life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 505 Brewster Street. Interment to follow in Green Acres Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Pilat, Dr. Cook and the staff at Concordia Hospital 3rd Floor N.W and We Care Companion Victoria for their care and compassion. If friends so desire, Memorial Contributions may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy #1 inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg Life stories may be shared at www.mem.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 11, 2009
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was very blessed that Jean was my godmother. She always made me feel like family when I would run away from home (one street away) just to sit and chat with her and to smell what she was cooking in the kitchen and recent visits. She was full of kindness & love, never missed a birthday, graduation, Christmas without sending me a card or making a phone call. I will miss you my godmother. I know you are with two good men, one being Wilf and the other my dad Mico Torchia. I will love you always. - Posted by: Michelle Varteniuk (Torchia) (Family) on: Apr 14, 2009
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Keith, Karen and Corinne I have very fond memories of your mother from both school and your home, she always treated others warmly and left one feeling like a part of the family. Our thoughts are with you in this time of transition and hope that you find comfort and peace. - Posted by: Kevin Darichuk (Friend) on: Mar 11, 2009