It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lena on Sunday, May 5. Lena was predeceased by her husband, Alfred in 2002.
Left to cherish her memory are her son William, daughter in-law Lee-Ann, grandchildren, Cheryl, Sharon and Bryon; great grandchildren Kersten, Deonte, Cairo, Mercedes and Lincoln.
Lena was born in Yugoslavia, then moved to Austria after the war where she met her husband to be, Alfred. In 1954 they were accepted for immigration to Winnipeg and after a few years they were able to buy a house in the Northend where they spent most of their years.
Lena, was also affectionately called Oma by her grand and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother and Oma, with a huge heart and a smile for everyone.
The last several years she had lived at a personal care home, Calvary Place. She had a smile for everyone, she was a happy soul! The staff there are all wonderful and will miss her very much.
Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 10 at Green Acres Funeral Home, 1 Green Acres Lane, Winnipeg.