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JOYCE JUNE PURA (SCHMIDT)
Date of Passing: Apr 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOYCE JUNE PURA (nee SCHMIDT) June 11, 1933 April 16, 2012 With heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Joyce after a brave battle with cancer on April 16, 2012 age 78, at Riverview Health Centre. Joyce was predeceased by her parents William and Nellie Schmidt, and son Robert Pura. Joyce is fondly remembered by her two brothers Bill (Lucianne) Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, her children, Tim Pura, Ken Pura, Joanne (Armin) Barth, Wendy Pura, her grandchildren Lisa (Donald) Choukalos, Jason Pura, Kyle Barth and Brittney Barth. Joyce lived for work at the Winnipeg Tax Centre for 37 years. One of her favourite pastimes was to knit and create gifts for her friends and family. The family would like to thank her family and friends for the many gifts, cards, visits and phone calls which were greatly appreciated and kept her spirits up. Thank you to all the hospital staff that cared for her at Seven Oaks, Grace, St. Boniface Hospitals and Riverview Health Centre. Mom never made it to her retirement party she requested a lunch to thank her family and friends for their support. Donations in Joyce's name may be made to charity of choice. Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with lunch to follow at Cropo Funeral Chapel. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. 586-8044
Publish Date: Apr 19, 2012
JOYCE JUNE PURA (nee SCHMIDT) With heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Joyce at the Riverview Health Centre, after a brave battle with cancer, on April 16, 2012 at the age of 78 years. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. also in the chapel, with interment to follow in Brookside Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
Publish Date: Apr 19, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 19, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Joyce grew up in the north end. She attended Aberdeen school & St. John's High School. Joyce married Joseph Joe) Pura & they had 5 children. After their marriage broke up Joseph Pura abandoned his family & moved to CO. Life was a struggle for her but with the help from family & friends & her determination we survived. She worked many jobs sometimes 2 at a time. Joyce was employed at Eatons, Holy Ghost Society & CRA at the Wpg Taxation Centre for 37 years. Joyce was the chairman & president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Polish Athletic Club. She was a member of St. Johns Cantius Church & a lifetime member of Holy Ghost Society. Mom was a home body she enjoyed family dinners & outings, knitting gifts for family & friends, writing letters, collecting recipes, gardening, sewing, bowling leagues & collecting dolls. Mom was very proud of her children , grandchildren & nieces & nephews. We are so proud of you mom. Love you Joanne & Family - Posted by: joanne barth (daughter) on: Apr 21, 2014
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Thank-you all for your kind words. We are very proud of our mother, she had a great inner strength and determination to get through life's challenges that our family faced. Please see photo memories at cropo. As we go through your life's memories that you kept you are quietly remembered everyday. Deeply missed along life's way. Love U Mom Joanne and Family - Posted by: Joanne Barth (Daughter) on: Apr 11, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing.. I was looking on the internet to locate her so I could call her from Kelowna.. I knew her from Winnipeg .. I also worked at tax department... to all her kids I wish u strength .. your mom was very special.. she always worried about her kids... a super mom... too bad she never got to her retirement party... she worked very hard at tc.. rip my friend... Marilyn god bless you all - Posted by: marilyn eisner nee bakken (friend ) on: Apr 01, 2013
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Joyce was a lovely and friendly person. Our condolences to all the Pura family - Posted by: Deb and Kevin Chucko (friends) on: Apr 20, 2012
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Mrs. Pura was a truly special person. She was a wonderful listener and she always made me feel special. She loved her children dearly and would share stories with me about Wendy and Joanne. She always wanted to know what was happening in my life, she had the most wonderful smile. Mrs. Pura (Joyce) will remain close in all of the hearts she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joanne. God bless you and your family. - Posted by: Debbie Dolski (old school chum of Joanne and sat with Joyce on the bus coming home from work many, many times.) on: Apr 19, 2012
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Joyce was my supervisor a number of years ago when I was just a young mom and my marriage was in trouble. Joyce was a good listener at the time and helped me through a difficult time. RIP. - Posted by: Tracey Roberts (co-worker at Winnipeg Tax Centre) on: Apr 19, 2012
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What a great auntie Joyce was. Since we live in California we would visit every summer when we were kids. She was always so open, warm and generous. No matter how little of importance the topic of conversation was, she made me feel that it was of importance to her. As we grew up we didn't visit every summer, but I never doubted the love I know she felt for me. Her love traveled across the country and I always felt that love. She was a great example of a woman of strength. How fortunate I am to be a part of her family. THANK YOU JOYCE FOR BEING A GREAT AUNT! I LOVE YOU! - Posted by: Monica Russell (Neice) on: Apr 18, 2012
