ILSE DEI CONT

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ILSE DEI CONT 1932 2007 With her husband by her side, Ilse Dei Cont passed away on August 15, 2007 at the Grace Hospital. She was 75. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Umberto; sons, Peter (Jane) Serr, Stefan (Krispin) Dei Cont and son-in-law Ken Bond. Also by her grandchildren, Jay (Sandi) Serr, Donovan Bond (Melissa Chapman), Stefanie Bond, Alex and Mia Dei Cont. Her great-grandchildren Mason and Travis Serr. And her brother Karl Heinz (Hannalore) and Jorg Nafe. Ilse was predeceased by her parents, Gertrud and Karl Nafe and recently by her daughter Irene Bond (nee Serr). She will also be missed by her family and many, many friends she had touched throughout her years. Ilse was born February 19, 1932 in Namslau Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Mom' lived for her family and loved to be surrounded by them. The clatter of activity created by her grandchildren brought joy to her heart. Even through her illness, mom kept her head high and was always quick to laugh. Her unique' laugh was a gift to all who experienced it. Her laugh alone would be enough to get a whole room laughing! She will be missed. The family would like to thank all their friends and family for their support, phone calls, and visits during her illness, they were cherished. A special thank you to Jane Serr. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel Lawn Reception Centre, 4000 Portage Avenue West (by Assiniboia Downs), with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Good Bye Mom Arrangements entrusted to: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2007