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LENA BARCELLONA
Date of Passing: Nov 18, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLENA BARCELLONA It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Maddalena Barcellona of East Selkirk, MB, at the age of 77 years, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Survived by children Adele (Ron), Salvatore (Rhonda), Enza (Tex), Michael; grandchildren Cindy, Terrence, Maddy, Leah, Chelsea, Kara; great-grandchildren Kaylyn, Blake, Vincenzo, Max; and many beloved brothers, sisters and relatives from her home county Sicily, Italy. Predeceased by her husband Guiseppe Barcellona, her parents Salvatore and Vincenza Capizzi. Born July 27, 1937, in Trabia, Sicily, Maddalena moved to Canada in 1967 living in Brandon, Man. until 1993, then residing in East Selkirk, MB. Mom was an incredibly gifted woman who had a tremendous passion for cooking and gardening. She was always kind and generous to everyone she met. Lena also had an amazing sense of humour and enjoyed a good laugh. Prayers will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbart Funeral Home and the funeral service will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church at 269 Jemina St., Selkirk, MB. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare of Manitoba. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Lindenschmidt and the nurses of Selkirk General Hospital. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements 309 Eveline St., Selkirk, Manitoba
Publish Date: Nov 22, 2014
LENA BARCELLONA On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Selkirk General Hospital, Lena Barcellona, aged 77 years of East Selkirk, MB passed away with family by her side. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements
Publish Date: Nov 21, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 22, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I just wanted to pass along my condolences to the family for their loss. - Posted by: Greg Dalzell (Friend) on: Nov 24, 2014
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Lena and Joe were the first Italians we met when we moved to this area and since then we became friends and would meet together with other Italians of the neighbourhood at Christmas time and in summer. Lena was a great cook, and she had a green thumb, giving to us generously, products of her beautiful garden. She was generous too in giving advice how to grow flowers. Now she is gone, she went to reunite with Joe, she is happy but we will miss her. Our condolences to Adelina and Enza and to the all family, ciao Lena, buon viaggio Silvia e Italo - Posted by: silvia italo chiaramello ferrarese (friends) on: Nov 24, 2014
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We purchased a lot in 2006 on the corner. Not knowing, who our new neighbours would be. What were we to expect in our new neighbour? Well, we realized we moved in next door to an elderly couple/Joe & Lena; an exceptional "Italian couple". Obviously, we had a communication barrier! We overcome that barrier, in no time at all. Joe, working in construction all his life; became "volunteer supervisor". He would check in on our building and help out at times/have his smokes,"don't tell Lena". Then we lost Joe/Lena took over as "Supervisor" but became much more. Lena was our "family friend" and will remain a treasure in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathy, to the families. - Posted by: Dale and Diane McGee (Next door Neibourhoods and friends ) on: Nov 22, 2014