Peacefully, with family by her side on Monday, September 12, 2022, our beloved Mother, Grandmother/Great Grandmother, passed away at the age of 87.
‘Italia’ will be lovingly remembered by her husband Franco and by her children; Sandra (Carlo) Barletta, Lucio (Maria) Vena, Salvatore Vena, Carmen Vena (Jeremy); her grandchildren Francesca, Tony, Francesco, Tony, Elisa, Gabriel, and Julia, and great grandchildren Rico, Ella, and Mila.
Italia was born June 8, 1935 in Amantea, Cosenza, Italy. She came to Canada in April 1963 with her husband and young children in order to begin the next chapter of their lives. Settled in Winnipeg, she worked fulltime with the Government of Manitoba and didn’t miss a beat caring for her children and loving spouse of 62 years. She dedicated her life to her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved preparing home cooked meals for her family and entertaining. For those that knew her, she was quite the joker and always laughing.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Grace Hospital for all their care and kindness. Thank you to the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg for the great care they provided in her final days.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday September 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave. Condolences will be offered at 10:00 a.m.
Private entombment will be in the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum for the immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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