STELLA JOBA (LADOSKI)

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STELLA JOBA (LADOSKI) On August 25, 2004, Stella passed away peacefully at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Tony in 1989; her brothers, Walter (Jean) and James (Olive) sister Emily (Gus) Romaniuk; and nephews, Walter and Harry. Stella leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Lorraine (Terry) Hercus; granddaughter Aileen (Ralph) George; dear great-grandchildren, Lianne, Vanessa and Michael; granddaughter Tammy (John) McNichol; niece Eleanor Kullberg; nephews, Jim and Lawrence Romaniuk, Jim Ladoski and their families. The Joba families, many nieces and nephews including Nellie, Helen, Irene, John, Adam and their families. Born to Stephan and Rosalia Ladoski January 23, 1913 in Ledwyn, MB, Stella attended school there and at Holy Ghost School in Winnipeg. In 1932 she and Tony were married. They settled in Bissett, MB, where they enjoyed their early life together. In 1956 they again pioneered in Elliot Lake, ON, retiring to live in Winnipeg in 1973 to be near their family. Stella was exceptionally kind hearted and generous. She was renowned for her cooking, famous for her Christmas puddings and warm hospitality. She and Tony enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and attending auction sales. Stella had a talent for crocheting and quilting, embroidery and needlework and had a magic way with african violets and giant ferns. She had a wide circle of friends with whom she corresponded faithfully as long as she was able. The family would like to thank the special people who lovingly cared for her in her eight and one-half years at Middlechurch Home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 2 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street with Rev. Brenda Fraser officiating. VICHNAYA PAMYAT CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 01, 2004