CRISTINA CAPIZZI

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CRISTINA CAPIZZI

July 9, 1941 – May 26, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Cristina Capizzi.

Cristina passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on May 26, at St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 81 years.

She was predeceased by her parents, Michele and Assunta Catalano, as well as her brother Luciano.

Cristina is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Francesco, children, Michele (Jasmin) and Antonio (Kim), and her grandchildren, Serafina, Renzo, Emiliano, and Giada. She also leaves to mourn a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, and many close family friends. Overseas, the pain of her loss is felt by brothers, Antonio (Giuseppina) and Giuseppe, and sisters, Maria, Anna (Angelo), and Rita (Nino), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care, CancerCare Manitoba, Grace Hospice, and Home Instead for the great care and compassion given to mom.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue. Entombment to follow at Holy Angel Mausoleum in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 1 Green Acres Lane, Navin, Manitoba. Reception to follow at Green Acres after entombment.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2023