FRANCES PETRASKO (TURSKI)

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FRANCES PETRASKO (nee TURSKI) Peacefully, with her family by her side, Frances passed away at Concordia Hospital on Sunday, September 21, 2003. Frances was predeceased by her husband John (1987) son-in-law Eddie (1991) four brothers and one sister. She will be sadly missed by her twelve children, Rudy (Lorraine), Leonard (Lillian), Dorothy (Casmer), Marianne (Alex), Shirley, Eddie (Zenia), Gloria (Ken), Marlene (Neil), John (Eleanore), Marg (Ed), Larry (Berneice) and Leona (Len) 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Frances was born September 13, 1915 in St. Norbert, MB. She spent her years working in the greenhouse and gardening business. Later in years when her health failed, she devoted all her time preparing big dinners for the family and whoever worked at the business. She was well known for her special soups, holobchi, perogies and pastry. Moms greatest joy in life was being part of all our family gatherings. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cooks Creek, MB with Rev. Fr. Taras Kowch officiating. Interment will follow in the Birds Hill Ukrainian Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Dale, Wesley, Clayton, Darren, Ken, Allan, Ron, Jamie and Jeff. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Francess memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 25, 2003