MARIO STRAPAZZON

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MARIO STRAPAZZON On Monday, February 9, 2004 with family by his side, Mario passed away at the age of 73 years. He will be forever loved and missed by his loving children, Lui and Dana, Lucy and Jim (Backstrom) grandchildren, Jerad (Amanda), Melissa, Crystal, Brian, Jeff and Brad (Honey). He will be also sadly missed by his brothers, Antonio, Francesco and their families, (brother Aldo predeceased him in 2001) and other nieces and nephews in Italy and Africa; his Canadian in-laws, Pino, Luciana, Germana; and special nieces and nephews, Elena, Anna, Christina, Daniela, Alexia and Marco. He will always be lovingly remembered by extended relatives, Vera Backstrom and family, Barb and Jack Bellingham and family; and very special friends Arturo and Natalina (Jeanette) Strappazzon and family, and Sergio (Lydia) Bevilacqua. Mario was born in Arsie, Rossano, Veneto, Italy on December 8, 1930. A well respected bricklayer by trade for the past 60 years, Mario immigrated to Canada in 1955 and was followed by his sweetheart Ada (predeceased 1997) who were married May 26, 1956 and spent 41 wonderful years together. A generous man; his greatest joy in life was his family and watching his grandchildren experience lifes great pleasures. As a mentor, Marios grandchildren shared in his love of fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a longtime member of the Sportsmen Wildlife Association and served in the Mobile United Army in Rossano, Veneto, Italy. Mario loved to make, and was famous for his excellent wines. His last words were, "I make the best wine in Manitoba". Special thanks to Ethel Graham and her family for their love and support over the past number of years. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Parish, 300 Donalda Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 14, 2004