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FRANK PROVENZA
Born: Jul 15, 1930
Date of Passing: Apr 19, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANK PROVENZA It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Frank Provenza. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 19, 2013, at the Grace Hospital. Frank leaves to cherish his memory his wife Maria, son Paul (Carol) and the apple of his eye his grandson Nico as well as his brother Antonino (Giuseppina) Provenza, sister Francesca (Giovanni) Ciulla, sister Rosalia Rizzo. sister-in-law Maria Provenza, sister-in-law Enza Provenza Uncle Giuseppe Troia as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Rosa Provenza in 2011. Frank was born July 15, 1930, in Capaci, Sicily and moved to Canada in 1957. In September of 1958, he started working for CN Railway where he worked until he retired in 1992. Frank loved to take long walks and work on his garden and with more time on his hands his vegetable garden grew and grew. Due to his generous nature friends and neighbors would often find bags of produce dropped off at their door with a promise of more to come. Family was everything to Frank whether you were his wife, son, daughter or sibling. Frank always new best and would always make his opinion known whether you agreed or not. It was always done with the best of intentions and love. He will be sorely missed. We'd like to send a special thank you to all the staff at Beacon Hill Lodge, Deer Lodge Centre and Grace Hospital for the wonderful care they gave dad. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2012 , at Holy Rosary Parish Church, 510 River Avenue. Entombment to follow at Holy Angel Mausoleum, Green Acres Cemetery, Highway #1 east of Navin Rd. Donations in Frank's memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or the Canadian Diabetes Association. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Paul and Family our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Rick & Jodie Pizzi (friend) on: Apr 25, 2013
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Paul and Family our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May your Dad rest in peace. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Friend) on: Apr 24, 2013
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Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and paryers are with you all. The Kibsey Family - Posted by: Gillian Kibsey (Cousin) on: Apr 24, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Jorge and Rosa (friends) on: Apr 24, 2013
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My sympathies to the family. I worked with Frank and eventually became his supervisor. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Frank at CN. - Posted by: Mitch Gobeil (coworker and supervisor at CN Rail) on: Apr 22, 2013
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We are sending our strength to you all, during this very sad time. xo Paula and Rita - Posted by: Paula and Rita ((Close friends)) on: Apr 22, 2013
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Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God light your way and give you comfort. - Posted by: Dominic, Vivian Cantafio and family (Close friends) on: Apr 22, 2013