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ALEKSANDRA WUJEC
Date of Passing: Sep 07, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALEKSANDRA WUJEC It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Aleksandra Wujec on September 7, 2012. Aleksandra was born in Lodz, Poland. She and her late husband, Stanley (deceased 1986) met and married in Belgium where she completed her studies as a Registered Nurse. Following the birth of their first son John, they immigrated to Canada in 1951. Left to cherish Aleksandra's memory are her son John (Halina) and grandson Christopher (Jen), great-granddaughter Ava, daughter Danuta (George) Czubak and grandchildren Maia (Michael), Danika and Mikala, and son Tom (Sandra) and granddaughter Mikayla. Affectionately known as Ama, she will also be sadly missed by her extended family, Donna, Karen, Elliott, and Jola Bara Gruszka and family in Poland. Aleksandra will be especially missed by her dear friend Earnest Fedaras. Aleksandra was proud of her professional accomplishments as a caring nurse in Belgium and Canada. Her career spanned over 30 years in psychiatric and general nursing at the St. Boniface and Misericordia Hospitals and at the Winnipeg General Hospital (Health Sciences Centre). Aleksandra was a vital member of the Winnipeg Polish community. For many years, she sang with the Polish Sokol Folk Ensemble, taught Polish Folk dancing at the Sokol Hall and participated in Folklorama. She held various community organizational and fundraising positions, particularly for the Polish Manor and the Polish Sokol Folk Ensemble. In 1976, Aleksandra raised funds to build a Solar Telescope for the Winnipeg Planetarium to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Copernicus. Always known for a positive outlook, Aleksandra lived her life fully and on her own terms. Full of energy and blessed with a colourful personality, Aleksandra was a fabulous storyteller - easily switching between English, Polish and French and a passionate world traveller. She loved singing, dancing and walking for miles, which she did almost every day. Her special joy was her great-grand-daughter Ava. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by prayers at 8:00 p.m. at the Cropo Funeral Home, 1442 Main Street, Winnipeg. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 255 Stafford Street. If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.
Publish Date: Sep 13, 2012
ALEKSANDRA WUJEC Peacefully at home on September 7, 2012, Aleksandra (Olenka) Wujec left us. She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Wujec. Longer obituary to follow. Cropo Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 8, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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May mother nature make the most beautiful trees, flowers, animals and humans with such a lovely mother-in-law of my beloved friends Olenika Kukulanka and Danuta Czuback, so much hurt by the horrific extremists created by the Nazi manipulators. Peace and love to the whole family from Nic in Brussels Grandson and cousin of your héroïc saviors Cruysmans & de Jamblinne Friend of Olenika Kukulanka, Danuta Czuback and Tom Wujec - Posted by: de Potter Cruysmans de Jamblinne (Friend of Olenika Kukulanka, Danuta Czuback and Tom Wujec) on: Jul 28, 2021
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Our condolences to John and family on the passing of Aleksandra. - Posted by: Robert, Sophie, and Julien Peloquin (Friends Of John and Halina) on: Sep 17, 2012
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Our sincere sympathies to your family. Our thoughts will be with you this weekend. - Posted by: Gilles & Jan Ouellette (Friends of John & Halina) on: Sep 13, 2012
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To John & family Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Remember a life well lived and keep her legacy alive. Marilyn & Larry Sienna Italy - Posted by: Larry Buhler (friend) on: Sep 13, 2012
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She was one of my mother's best friends and was my godmother. She also saved my life. She was a head nurse at Misercordia Hospital and promised my mother that she would be on duty when I was born. In the middle of the night, the nurses found me going blue and could not figure out why. Olenka was called and knew immediately that I was choking on something and cleared my air passage. My mother made her my godmother on the spot. She always remembered my birthdays and always kept in touch with my mother and me. She was a beautiful person. - Posted by: Tom Wackerman (godson) on: Sep 10, 2012