ANTONIA (ANN) SOLTA

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ANTONIA (ANN) SOLTA Peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at Beacon Hill Lodge, Ann Solta aged 71 years. Ann is survived by her son Wayne; grandchildren, Elissa, Joel, Krysta and Marisa of Winnipeg; daughter Debbie; granddaughter Stephanie of Woodstock, ON; sister Vera Browning (Don) of Vancouver, BC; and brother Michael Dolyniuk (Sharon) of Kamloops, BC; along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother John and parents, John and Oksana. Ann was born in the Ukraine on January 31, 1933 and come to Canada with her family in 1939. They settled in the East Selkirk area and she attended school at Mayfield. She moved to Libau after her marriage where she raised her family. She enjoyed entertaining, needlework, gardening, crafts and cooking. Ann was a hard working and dedicated employee of the Selkirk Mental Health Centre and Selkirk Linen Services for many years. Annes family was first and foremost in importance to her. She will be remembered as kind, good natured and having a wonderful personality, that drew people to her. Prayers will be said on Friday, June 18 (tonight) at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. also in the chapel, with Fr. Jerry Talarski officiating. Cremation to follow the service. The family wishes to thank Dr. Burke and the entire staff at Beacon Hill Lodge for taking such good care of Mom and making her part of their family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2004