MARIA ROSA CASTAGNA

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MARIA ROSA CASTAGNA June 24, 1923 - June 29, 2010 Peacefully, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Maria passed away at Misericordia Place at the age of 87. She will be lovingly remembered by her beloved husband of 62 years, Gaetano; her children, Sam (Susan), Michael (Maryanne) and daughter Laura, grandchildren, Cary (Krista) of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Raquel (Chris), Jonathan (Cindy), Sara and Noelle and great-grandchildren Julia, Cameron, Dylan and Carter, brother-in-law Mike (Lina) Castagna and sister-in-law Magdalena Castagna. Maria was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. As was the case with many Europeans after the war, Maria, Gaetano and Sam left Italy looking for a better life, first settling in Buenos Aries, Argentina in 1952. There Michael and Laura were born. The family then came to Canada in 1964. Maria worked for many years in the apparel industry. Her passions were baking, cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening. She loved nothing better than to fill her kitchen with food, family and friends. Maria and Gaetano traveled many years to Mexico and stayed from January to the end of March enjoying the warmth of the sun and the exciting culture. Maria also travelled a number of times to Italy to visit her relatives. The family would like to thank the staff of Misericordia Place who cared for Maria with patience, love and respect. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Parish Church, 510 River Avenue. Entombment will follow in Holy Angel Mausoleum at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Hwy. No. 1 East at Navin Road. Pallbearers will be her nephews Savario Castagna, Tony Castagna, Sam Castagna and Aldo Castagna. Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so wish, donations in Maria's name may be made to the charity of your choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2010