MILITA NETZEL

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MILITA NETZEL June 5, 1924 - November 6, 2004 At 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at the age of 80 years at the Seven Oaks Hospital, God called our Dearly Beloved Mom and Grandma Home to Eternal Rest and Peace. Milita was born on June 5, 1924 in Fedorowka, USSR. She moved with her family to Canada in May of 1953 whereby she set up residence in Winnipeg, MB. She was most definitely a very "UNIQUE" individual. Leaving her homeland was very difficult for her but her love of it ALWAYS remained with her. Our Mom and Grandma faced many hardships and struggles in her life but always managed to remove the barriers with a strong will and determination. A very hard working and courageous woman. After arriving in Winnipeg she became a seamstress with Silpit Industries where she was employed for 37 years never missing a day except for funerals, working weekdays and weekends and overtime just to provide us with a roof over our heads, food on the table and clothes on our back. Money was never her God in Life and neither was the materialistic world. She lived a very quiet reserved life. There may not have been a title behind her name nor did she hold any positions but her love for her family, friends, strangers and animals was overpowering. Her love of cooking, baking, sewing and gardening skills were also top notch at one time and even towards the end of her time. She always put herself last on the list of priorities. Mom and Grandma was also a very religious person inside, who always obeyed Gods "TEN COMMANDMENTS." She always prayed faithfully and continuously everyday for everyone and was always very troubled by the world events everywhere. A very compassionate, sensitive, caring and loving individual all around. There was many a day and many a time we could not understand her and were left frustrated, but this was her nature and personality and no one could ever change her lifestyle or way of thinking no matter how hard one tried. May God, Jesus, The Angels and all family and friends that have predeceased you in the past wrap their loving wings around you and welcome you to your new home to the Greatest Place Ever, "HEAVEN." Your eyes have made us see your words have made us listen. God gave us a "ANGEL" when he chose you to be our "MOTHER" and "GRANDMOTHER." You have left a legacy that will live with us forever. Our heartfelt thanks also go out to the various floors/units that our Mama and Oma was on while she was struggling so very hard with her various illnesses. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home with interment and reception to follow. In lieu of cards and/or flowers, the family is requesting that if anyone should so desire, contributions can be forwarded to any one of the following 3 organizations: DArcys ARC (Animal Rescue Centre), 1793 Portage Ave., Winnipeg MB, R3J 0E8, Oak Hammock Marsh, 220 Oak Hammock Marsh, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0, or Fort Whyte Centre, 1961 McCreary Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9. We Will Never Forget You Mama and Oma. Love your Family and Friends Forever. Fly High and Visit the World. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign The Book of Condolences at: www.gleneden-mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 10, 2004