JENNIE (GIOVANNINA) TINO

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JENNIE (GIOVANNINA) TINO Peacefully with her family at her side our beloved Mother, Nanna and Sister lost her courageous battle and quietly passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on Monday, November 22, 2004 at the age of 78. Mom was born in Winnipeg on August 27, 1926 the eldest daughter of Joseph and Giacomina (Jean) Marino. She was raised and attended school in the Fort Rouge area where she still has many lifelong friends today. Mom and Dad (Frank Tino Sr.) were married on July 12, 1947 and resided in Transcona, where they raised four children and were well known and highly respected members of the community and Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Frank Sr. on January 1, 1995; her beloved eldest son Frank on September 11, 2003; her parents, her brother Sam Marino, and her brother-in-law Tony Porco. Moms memory will forever be cherished and remembered by son Joe (Wendy) and their children, Joseph and Julianna; son Greg (Jean) daughter Mary Pearson (Mike) daughter-in-law Avis Tino and her children Frank and Kristina (Tim Kelly) and their children Matthew and Joshua. Also surviving are brother Peter Marino (Barbara) and sister Nancy Porco, and sister-in-law Eleanor Marino in Winnipeg and brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Frances Black of Eugene, Oregon. As well as extended family members and their children and she was a very special Auntie Jennie to numerous nieces and nephews. Mom will also be remembered by her many friends. Mom was a devoted Catholic and an active member of Blessed Sacrament Parish for many years. Moms family and friends were the centre of her universe and for many years her home as well as the summer cottage at Lester Beach was the scene of many happy celebrations and gatherings filled with her warm Italian hospitality and gentle kindness which will forever live on in our hearts. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Verrelli and the staff at P.D. Dialysis and the 3B doctors and nursing staff at St. Boniface Hospital for the loving care given to Mom during her lengthy illness and the compassion shown to our family. The family also wishes to acknowledge and thank Moms many friends for their acts of kindness, visits, prayers and support. Pallbearers will be: Frank Tino, Joe Porco, Michael Porco (nephew), Stephen Porco, Michael Porco (great-nephew), and Tim Kelly. Prayers will be said at Blessed Sacrament Church, 425 Rosseau Ave. E. on Wednesday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. also at the church presided by Rev. Fr. Gerry Ward. Entombment to follow at the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Manitoba, Cancercare Manitoba or a charity of ones choice. Take care of her Lord and let her rest. For to us in this world, she was the best. When I must leave you for a little while, Please go on bravely with a gallant smile. And for my sake and in my name, Live on and do all things the same- ; Spend not your life in empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways- . Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. #1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2004