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NELLIE CHYZ 1895 - 2000 Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Fred Douglas Lodge, at the age of 104. Nellie was born in Selo Verhivchi Povit, Husiatny, Western Ukraine. In 1912 she came to Canada and resided in Winnipeg until her death. Nellie loved her home on Luxton Avenue and was able to stay in it until age 100. She enjoyed sewing and her garden and flowers and especially being outdoors. Mother leaves to cherish her memory, her dear family, sons, Frank (Claire), Norman; daughter Mrs. Stanley (Elsie Lois) Healey; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1968. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Oak Unit, Fred Douglas Lodge. Friends may visit at the Cropo Funeral Home, 1442 Main St., from 11:00 a.m on Monday, March 20, until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery. Msgr. M. Comeault, P.H., will officiate. Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 586-8044.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2000