ELFRIEDA (ELLIE) CMELA

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ELFRIEDA (ELLIE) CMELA November 9, 1925 - April 9, 2011 Ellie passed away peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Walter, brother Armin and sister Irmgarde. Ellie is survived by daughters, Mary Lou (Brian), Janice (John), and sons Anthony (Nancy) and Vincent; one brother George Wall, and two sisters Marlene Plett and Angelynne Wall; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ellie was born in Edenthal, Manitoba and attended MCI School. After school finished, employment opportunities took her to Kitchener, Ontario where she met her future husband Walter, whom she married in May of 1954. They then moved back to Manitoba to start a new life together and to raise their four children that were to follow. Ellie loved her many trips with her husband, Walter. By car, they covered much of North America. There were also numerous journeys to Europe and very special visits to the Czech Republic to meet Dad's wonderful family there. At home in Manitoba, any occasion that involved visits with her daughter, Mary Lou and son, Vincent plus her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were of utmost importance. Ellie was definitely a people person and her attention was not limited to her family. There were no strangers in mom's life and she would rarely leave a first meeting without a litany of information about that person's life, background, family etc... Ellie was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and over the years has been asked to sing at numerous events as a choir member and soloist. A highlight was her participation in a choir group that toured parts of Europe commemorating the liberation of Holland by Canadian soldiers in the Second World War. Ellie was an exceptionally loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-GrandMother. Her hugs were abundant and never withheld. Her presence will always be missed and never forgotten. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their care and compassion during Mom's stay there. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship, 150 Bayridge Avenue, Winnipeg, MB with Pastors Fran Giesbrecht and Mary Dyck. Reception will follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or MCC. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy #1 inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg Condolences may be sent to: www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2011