Elsie Mabel Churi

Elsie was predeceased by her parents Annie and Ralph Urzada, husband Steve, sons in law Arthur Hoblyak and Fred Appleton as well as several sisters and brothers in law.

Elsie is survived by her children Carol Appleton, Rose Anne Hoblyak, Kathy (Daryl) Savage, Roddy Churi, Marge (Doug) Pusch, Lynda Churi, Brenda (Stacy) Huzina. Elsie is also survived by 21 grand children,31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as her brothers and sister Archie (Marlene) Urzada, Ruby (Bill) Duke and Wilfred Urzada.

Elsie's many talents were knitting,sewing,embroidery,cooking and gardening to name a few. She actively farmed side by side with her husband up until his passing then continued to farm along side her son Roddy.

Elsie had many passions: her family,her love of animals and birds, the family farm and the love of life.

Elsie remained on the family farm until she was no longer able and at this time became a resident of the Deer View Lodge in Wawota July of 2018 and in July of 2019 became a resident of the Long Term Care Home in Kipling until her passing.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors of both facilities as well as the Kipling Hospital for all their utmost respect, love, compassion and care Elsie received during her stay.

A celebration of life will be held in the Kipling Community Rec Centre Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. a private family burial will be held immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Bekevar Heritage Fund or the Kipling Long Term Care Home (Activities department).

Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation and Funeral Services

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