LEONA KOZUSKO (SHASTKY)

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LEONA KOZUSKO
(nee SHASTKY)
July 1, 1926 - June 26, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leona Kozusko on June 26, 2019, at the age of 92.
She was predeceased by her parents, Nick and Anna Shastky; her brother Alex (in infancy); her sister Grace; and her loving husband John. She is survived by her sister Frances; her two sons, Douglas (Deborah) and Norman (Corinne); her grandchildren, Kristin (Kevin), Jarrett (Sarah), Ariane, and Christopher; and her great-grandchildren, Justin, Katie, Jack, Owen, and Mark.
Leona was born in Dryden, Ontario where she lived until age nine. Her family then moved to a farm at St. Phillips, Saskatchewan. After her father's death the next year, the family moved into the nearby town of Kamsack, where they stayed for five years. In 1941, they moved to Winnipeg. There she met John and they were married in 1946. They eventually bought a house in Elmwood, and then later moved to East Kildonan where they raised their family. Several years after her husband's death in 1990, Leona sold the house and lived in apartments and assisted living in North-East Winnipeg, ending up at Concordia Place Personal Care Home.
Leona was a very creative and independent person, for whom family was very important. She loved family gatherings, and took special interest and pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her determination and sometimes unique take on events.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff on the 4th floor of Concordia Place for the great care and compassion they gave our mother for the last five years.
Cremation has already taken place. There will be a private family interment ceremony at Green Acres later this summer.

GREEN ACRES
Funeral Home and Cemetery
(204) 222-3241
Condolences may be sent to
www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2019