Florence Albi

She was predeceased by her loving husband Fred in 1974 and her brother George Sante. She is survived by her sister Hilda Pirt. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Rosalyn (Jim), Lenore, Sandra (John) and Fred. Also, by her grandchildren Peter (Cathy), Paul (Maria), Melissa (Jeff), Andrea (Eugene) and Michael (Girlie), four great grandchildren: Ariana, Xaviera, Noah & Ethan and many nieces and nephews.

Mom was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario to Alfonso Bailli and Augusta Piccin. Ten days after she was born, her father died of influenza. After moving to Winnipeg her mother later met and married George Sante.

Mom and Dad were married in June of 1944. They raised four children together and owned and operated the Pembina Golf Driving Range until 1969.

Mom enjoyed her life and was very active in both golf and curling. She was a member of the Pembina Curling Club for over 50 years from 1964-2016 and was presented with her own curling stone in 2014. Mom curled with the Pembina Ladies Curling, the Carefree Curlers and the Golden Gals where she was a member of the Provincial Championship team of 1986. She was also a member of Southwood Golf Club from 1970-2015 where she achieved a hole-in-one in 1985. She curled and golfed until she was 97.

She was a parishioner of St. Vital Catholic Church for 75 years and member of the CWL. She looked after laundering the church linens for many years. She also volunteered at The Nearly New Shop in aid of the Children’s Hospital for several years. Mom was generous with her time for both family and friends and always enjoyed time with her neighbours.

The family would like to thank the staff on 5 north at Victoria Hospital for their care and kindness to Mom. Special thanks to Zoe Albi and Lilian Vinet for their love and concern.

A celebration of Mom’s life will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Vital Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Highway.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.