ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA TRUDY COSTA (MARTYNIW)

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ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA TRUDY COSTA (nee MARTYNIW) September 6, 1966 - February 27, 2005 It is with great sadness that the family announces the tragic and sudden passing of Elizabeth Alexandra Trudy and Christopher Alessandro Michael on Sunday, February 27, 2005. Trudy was predeceased by her infant daughter Alexandra Isabella; and in-laws, Artur and Maria Filomena Costa. She is survived by her loving husband Jose Luis Tavares Costa; and daughter Isabella Josee Ariane; parents, Pauline and John Martyniw; Godmother Anita Clayton; brother Ashley and Barbara and children, Aaron and Jenn, Laetatia and Emrys; sister Cheryl Goolcharan and children, Christa and Quinn, Charise, Chandal and Evan; brother Thomas and Camille and children, J.T. and Katie, Mallory, Aimee and Jordan; sister Tracy; brothers-in-law, Victor and Sherry and niece Stefanie, Arthur and Sandra and children, AnaMaria and Alex; sister-in-law Lizette and Peter Grivicic; special cousin Paul and Denise and family in England; as well as many friends in Canada and England. Trudy was born in Winnipeg at the Misericordia Hospital on September 6, 1966. She spent her childhood growing up in Selkirk, MB. Throughout her life, Trudy occupied various jobs in the hospitality industry where she met many good friends and later moving to Vancouver while being employed by Expo. Soon after she returned to Winnipeg, she met the love of her life, Joe. During this time Trudy completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Manitoba while being employed at the Holiday Inn. Trudy's love for adventure led her and Joe backpacking through Europe. After leaving the Holiday Inn, Trudy joined the family business at Tudor House in Selkirk, MB. In 1995, Trudy and Joe married and resided in Winnipeg for several years before building their dream home in Oakbank, MB. In 2001, Trudy and Joe were blessed with their son Christopher. In 2003, beautiful Isabella-boo was born completing their lives. Trudy was a great inspiration to her husband Joe and they looked forward to growing old with each other. Trudy will always be remembered as being a devoted wife and loving mother. She was kind and gentle and loved spending time with her children. She had many talents including crafts, cooking, baking, scrap-booking and creating wonderful theme parties. Trudy was known for her infectious smile, kind words for all and always giving good advice and a silly joke or two. She will be greatly missed and remembered by many...an outstanding role model to all. CHRISTOPHER ALESSANDRO MICHAEL COSTA February 19, 2001 - February 27, 2005 Christopher was a bright and sensitive little boy with a devilish smile and bright twinkling big brown eyes. He spent his days playing with his little sister Isabella, showing her his cars and trucks. Mommy and Daddy cherished the times with Christopher and Isabella on family outings. He loved the time he spent with his Mommy doing arts and crafts, playtime and baking. Christopher and Daddy would often have grand adventures biking and he was always willing to be Daddy's assistant while building and fixing things. He made many friends at gymnastics and the Oakbank Kids Korner where he spent countless hours playing, learning and having fun. It brings us great comfort knowing that Christopher is in his Mommy's loving arms in Heaven. You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten. We love you BaBa. Prayers for Elizabeth and Christopher will be held on Friday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. also at the Cathedral with Rev. Fr. Richard Arsenault presiding. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery. If friends and family so desire, donations may be made to the Children's Hospital. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 02, 2005