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TEENA MAKI
Born: Jun 13, 1921
Date of Passing: Dec 27, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTEENA MAKI Mrs. Teena Maki passed away suddenly on December 27, 2011 at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. Teena was predeceased by her husband Arvo. She is survived by her two children, Joyce (William) and Alvin (Nancy); grandchildren, Denise and Sharalyn; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Elysia, Travis, Joel, Gage and Levi; as well as great-great-grandchildren, Kelly and Christopher. The seventh of eight children, Teena was born on June 13, 1921 on a farm near Beausejour, MB, daughter of Marko and Tekla Sydorchuk. She moved to Winnipeg where she worked during the Second World War and where she met and married her husband Arvo. They raised their children and lived together on Gallagher Avenue in Weston until Arvo's untimely death in 1970. She continued to live in her home until moving to Coquitlam in 2001 to be near her children, grandchildren and great-grand-children. A warm and loving woman, she was passionately devoted to her family and enjoyed many friends with whom she loved to visit. Teena was a resourceful and determined woman who worked hard to create a family and home that she was proud of. She loved to cook and bake for others and to grow flowers. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. A celebration will be held in memory of her in Coquitlam, BC. Contact Joyce Squance, (604) 939-4090 for details.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2012
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I met Teena in 1978 in London. We were on the sane Trafalgar bus tour around the UK. We became very close from day one and she invited me to stay with her in Canada. I detoured to Winnipeg and stayed with her in 1978 on my way back to Australia. I traveled back there, visiting her twice in 1980 and enjoyed seeing her again. She was like my 'other' mum and I was so sad to hear that she had passed away. To Joyce and Alvin, and their families my sincere condolences. Teena was very special to me and I loved her very much. I had a feeling tonight and searched online to discover this obituary. kind regards Chris Robinson Cundletown NSW Australia. - Posted by: Chris Robinson (nee Cuell) (long time friend) on: Jan 14, 2012