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OLGA PRESZNYAK It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Olga Presznyak, with her son and sister by her side, on June 12, 2017 at River East Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 72. Olga leaves behind to mourn, her husband Joseph, children, Julianna, Olga (Shawn), Juanita, Johnny (RaeAllyn), grandchildren, Marlana, Martina, Marcus, Marcea, Dwight, Codey, Logan, Lucas, sister Georgina, brother John, nieces, Paula, Bella, Katarina, nephews, Christopher, Daniel and many family and friends in Canada and Croatia. Olga was born in Ogulin, Croatia in 1945, and came to Canada with her family in 1959, where she studied nursing and hairstyling. Upon graduating nursing in 1965 as a registered nurse, she received the best bedside nurse award. Olga married Joseph in 1967. They dreamed of working together as a team in photography and opened Liberty Studios. They both worked very hard at their business that operated from 1970 to 2005. Olga loved her family dearly, caring and providing for all, always putting others' needs before her own. She always strived for perfection and happiness. As a mother she enjoyed raising her children, travelling the world with them and seeing them all graduate from university. Olga loved her homeland of Croatia. In 1995 Croatia became independent, Olga was overjoyed that she was able to live in Canada and Croatia. Olga truly adored her Croatian neighbour Nevenka. Olga enjoyed visiting family and attending numerous Roman Catholic churches practicing her faith. Olga was kind and a very generous person. Olga took pleasure in swimming in the Adriatic Sea, cooking, gardening, needlepoint art, music and singing. Most of all she loved devoting her time to Julianna and her grandchildren. Thank you to all the staff and nurses at River East Personal Care Home for their genuine loving care of Olga, and a special thank you to nurses, Blandina, Karen and Kathy. Prayers will be held on Friday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Tavelich Church, 2688 Main St. Interment to follow in Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens, across from the Mint. Pocivala u miru Bozjem Majko. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 14, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Hello, It has been many, many years since I've seen Olga or Joe. Joe gave me my start in photography and Olga was his right hand and helper. She many wonderful meals to which I was invited and was a bright light around the original Liberty Studios. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing and wish to offer condolences to Joe and family. - Posted by: Bob Westendorf (No familial relationship) on: Jun 26, 2017
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My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family Oog. I met your Mom only a handful of times over the years, but she always radiated kindness, class and grace. Hugs my friend. - Posted by: Andrea Borys (Friend of Olga (daughter)) on: Jun 16, 2017
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My deepest condolences to the family, Kuma Olga you will be very missed. I wish I could be there to say goodbye: A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam... and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world... but then it flies on again, and although we wish it could have stayed, we are so thankful to have seen it at all. Author Unknown - Posted by: Valentina (God daughter ) on: Jun 15, 2017
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Olga was a strong matriarch. Always caring for her children and making their friends feel welcome. Love you Oog, Johnny, Julianna and Juan XXXOOO - Posted by: Dana Brown (Friend) on: Jun 14, 2017
