LIANIJA (LEONA) SAMULAITIS

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LIANIJA (LEONA) SAMULAITIS It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Leona Samulaitis on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Grace Hospital. Leona was born in Lygumv, Lithuania on June 1, 1906 and came to Canada in September 17, 1927. She was a member of St. Casmirs Lithuania Church for over 40 years, and was a founding member and active participant of the Canadian Lithuanium Club of Manitoba. Leona was predeceased by her husband Antanas Anthony Samulaitis; son Eric Sandy Samulaitis; mother Isbella Skstaite and father Joesphes Keblite; two sisters and two brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ernest (Lillianne); grandchildren, Jason, Jordan, Tony (Paula), Leona (Shane), Ericka (Jay) and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Luke, Dawson, Hunter and Brady. Prayers will be held on Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 12:30 p.m. with viewing one half hour prior to the service with Fr. Degutis officiating also at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Interment and reception will follow. Pallbearers will be Jason, Tony, Jordan Samulaits and Gord Moodie. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumns rain. When you awaken in the mornings rush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there. I did not die. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2005